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    GRIN

    Score6.3 out of 10
    N/AGRIN 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

    Score7 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…

    $499

    per month

    Pricing
    GRINRoster
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    Pricing Offerings
    GRINRoster
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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    Community Pulse
    GRINRoster
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    GRIN
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    96%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    56 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    93%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    GRINRoster
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of GRIN and Roster
    Feature
    GRIN
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Roster
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    Responsive Design for Web Access1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Application1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile App Analytics1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Influencer Management
    Comparison of Influencer Management features of GRIN and Roster
    Feature
    GRIN
    1.3
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Roster
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    Influencer search1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Influencer tracking2.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Report generation1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Campaign planning1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    GRINRoster
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    Yotpo
    Score8.1 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
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    Yotpo
    Score8.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    GRINRoster
    Likelihood to Recommend
    1.8
    (71 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.8
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.1
    (4 ratings)
    -
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    Support Rating
    9.3
    (6 ratings)
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    Implementation Rating
    8.2
    (3 ratings)
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    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
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    User Testimonials
    GRINRoster
    Likelihood to Recommend
    GRIN
    GRIN is well suited for companies that are seeking an all-in-one solution for influencer program management and place a high value in repurposing UGC for marketing purposes. I would also say that GRIN makes sense for those who are aggressively scaling their influencer program and are planning on having at least 100-150 creators in the program. GRIN would be less appropriate for companies who may not have a large influencer program and are merely seeking to track affiliate link/coupon code performance.
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    Roster Technologies (Wooly, Inc.)
    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.
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    Pros
    GRIN
    • customer service on all levels
    • streamlines resources (creator search, emails, Shopify orders, payments, etc) all on one platform
    • The amount of customization and overall tools - sometimes this feels overwhelming but I'm grateful they are there to build on as I grow my experience with the platform
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    Roster Technologies (Wooly, Inc.)
    • The power of word-of-mouth
    • Create Brand Awareness
    • Great Social Impact
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    Cons
    GRIN
    • 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.
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    Roster Technologies (Wooly, Inc.)
    • 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
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    Likelihood to Renew
    GRIN
    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
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    Roster Technologies (Wooly, Inc.)
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    Usability
    GRIN
    The user interface of the platform is very well designed and extremely intuitive. You almost don't need an onboarding process because the workflow is so straightforward. The only item I would mention as a downside is the reporting. In order to get comprehensive reports, you need to go into each individual campaign. There is no aggregated report with all conversions.
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    Roster Technologies (Wooly, Inc.)
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    Support Rating
    GRIN
    We have our own support rep who helped get us set up, and as odd one off questions have come up has continued to support us. The rep is super knowledgeably and has also helped with some creative ways to get what we need. They are also always super fast to help when anything comes up
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    Roster Technologies (Wooly, Inc.)
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    Implementation Rating
    GRIN
    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.
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    Roster Technologies (Wooly, Inc.)
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    Alternatives Considered
    GRIN
    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."
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    Roster Technologies (Wooly, Inc.)
    We truly believe Roster Ambassador Marketing Software stands apart from other such marketing softwares due to low priced and flexible implementation approach.
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    Return on Investment
    GRIN
    • We are just getting moving with Grin but I am excited to grow our overall program.
    • The Grin community has provided a wealth of insights that we have been able to implement.
    • The addition of EMV data has been great for tracking success.
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    Roster Technologies (Wooly, Inc.)
    • 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.
    Incentivized
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    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