GRIN vs. Roster

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
GRIN
Score 6.3 out of 10
N/A
GRIN is a creator management software platform that offers a creator search of over 38 million influencers that is not an opt-in influencer network. GRIN states they believe that the connection between brand and creator should not have a middle-man, and therefore we take no commission. GRIN creator management platform helps brands to connect directly with creator prospects and manage creator relationships to scale. The eCommerce integration aims to make product seeding, discount codes &…N/A
Roster
Score 7.0 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
Roster creates software that helps convert a brands passionate customers into brand ambassadors to drive awareness on social media, boost marketing, and drive revenue. The vendor states customers are the most authentic source for promoting products and services to others, because when customers share their own experiences, they do so from a position of authority and credibility. A bottom-up strategy focuses on transferring their customers’ contagious enthusiasm and delight to new…N/A
Pricing
GRINRoster
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
No answers on this topic
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
GRINRoster
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
GRINRoster
Features
GRINRoster
Mobile Capabilities
Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Product A and Product B
GRIN
1.0
Ratings
0% above category average
Roster
-
Ratings
Responsive Design for Web Access1.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile Application1.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile1.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile App Analytics1.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Influencer Management
Comparison of Influencer Management features of Product A and Product B
GRIN
1.3
Ratings
14% above category average
Roster
-
Ratings
Influencer search1.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Influencer tracking2.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Report generation1.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Campaign planning1.00 Ratings00 Ratings
User Ratings
GRINRoster
Likelihood to Recommend
1.8
(0 ratings)
7.0
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.8
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.3
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.2
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
9.1
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
GRINRoster
Likelihood to Recommend
GRIN is the perfect way to manage your brand's advocates. Everything from the application process through the completion of the partnership can be handled on this platform. Additionally, our company just started utilizing the payment feature, which has streamlined our process for paying advocates.
Read full review
Roster Ambassador Marketing Software is very well suited for organizations looking to reach new customers through trust gained from existing customers. The product is optimal for any new startup looking increase sales though networking and at the same time track the results.
Read full review
Pros
  • Superb Customer Support
  • Seamless process of identifying quality creators
  • Robust data reporting to lets the data tell the story and guide smart decision marking
  • Great community of fellow GRINNERS to connect with and numerous workshops, webinars, and learning experiences at no additional cost
Read full review
  • The power of word-of-mouth
  • Create Brand Awareness
  • Great Social Impact
Read full review
Cons
  • Creator search tool - doesn't bring up viable creator options, which means we do primarily off-platform seeding.
  • The landing page is clunky and not functional for reviewing creators - it adds a lot of time to my team's day looking through the creators with the way it's set up.
  • Email templates have funny formatting, and the typeface always seems to get messed up.
Read full review
  • Could not find anything missing or any particular areas of improvement as this was first of its kind of product evaluation for one of the clients
Read full review
Likelihood to Renew
I wouldn't be able to run as high of a profitable or functioning influencer program without it. GRIN seriously is the organizational tool that propels us towards success, it is not in any way going to do the work for you, but it does make the work more efficient, easier, and WAY more organized
Read full review
No answers on this topic
Usability
Once you have used Grin for a while it is super fast and super easy. The initial set up was a little clunky for me, but after I was familiar it was super easy to use, especially after I was more familiar with all the features
Read full review
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
We have been happy with the support that has been provided from Grin. They have allocated to us a dedicated customer success manager and we communicate with them consistently about different features and strategies we should be monitoring and testing. We also did a webinar in partnership with them as a visual testimonial they could use to show to prospective customers.
Read full review
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
I don't have any key insights here. If you have someone organized and aware of how the influencer workflow operates then it will be a very easy implementation process for you. I would just ensure you have all of your products setup in Shopify before starting the implementation with Grin.
Read full review
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
I was looking around at Dovetale, which connected with Shopify, and although it may be an easy connection because it's within the Shopify website, it isn't as user-friendly. It also doesn't offer the same hands-on experience from the GRIN team, 24/7 customer support, or bi-weekly calls with your direct contact. It just doesn't feel like it's worth it to me for the "convenience."
Read full review
We truly believe Roster Ambassador Marketing Software stands apart from other such marketing softwares due to low priced and flexible implementation approach.
Read full review
Return on Investment
  • Grin has allowed us to grow our influencer program by at least 3 times the amount by making overall management easy and time efficient.
  • Because of the data and content captured through grin, we are also able to use it as a resource to run a more successful whitelisting program
Read full review
  • Roster surely will help to grow ROI by generating sales and building trust among existing and prospective customers.
  • Roster will help to reduce customer acquisition cost
  • Get to know more about actual influencers.
Read full review
ScreenShots

GRIN Screenshots

Screenshot of Search 36M+ CreatorsScreenshot of Identify Influential CustomersScreenshot of Activate Unlimited CampaignsScreenshot of Track Creator ContentScreenshot of Send Email Templates + SequencesScreenshot of Report on Performance

Roster Screenshots

Screenshot of Recruit: Contact and connect with ideal audiences with a suite of recruiting features.Screenshot of Track the important metrics that matterScreenshot of Measure: Track, analyze, and adjust campaigns to build influencer marketing that performs.Screenshot of Ambassador portal that engages and informsScreenshot of Ambassador Portal that contains everything in one placeScreenshot of Actions to move the audience