Upfluence vs Tagger by Sprout Social
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of Grin vs CreatorIQ vs Upfluence: 11 Best Influencer Marketing Platforms 2026. Last verified June 18, 2026.
The short answer
Upfluence ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #6) for Brand marketers and agencies finding, managing, and paying influencer campaigns. Best for finding new influencers with its massive, highly-filtered database.
At a glance
| Upfluence | Tagger by Sprout Social | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / Grin vs CreatorIQ vs Upfluence: 11 Best Influencer Marketing Platforms 2026 | #6 / Grin vs CreatorIQ vs Upfluence: 11 Best Influencer Marketing Platforms 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9 | 8.2 |
| Best for | Influencer discovery and outreach | Integrated social listening & influencer marketing |
| Pricing | $$$ ($1k to $5k/mo) | $$$$ ($20k to $80k+/yr) |
| HQ | New York, USA | Santa Monica, USA |
| Founded | 2013 | 2015 |
Upfluence
Best for finding new influencers with its massive, highly-filtered database.
www.upfluence.comSee full entry in Grin vs CreatorIQ vs Upfluence: 11 Best Influencer Marketing Platforms 2026
Tagger by Sprout Social
Combines influencer discovery with advanced social listening capabilities.
www.taggermedia.comSee full entry in Grin vs CreatorIQ vs Upfluence: 11 Best Influencer Marketing Platforms 2026
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.