JoinBrands vs Social Cat: What's the big difference
See how we stack up against Social Cat (and why we're the go-to choice for 3000+ growing brands)
Joinbrands |
Social Cat | |
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Joinbrands |
Social Cat | |
| Influencer Count |  300k+ |  50,000+ |
| Free Trial | Yes - Start free and Pay as you go | Yes – 7 days |
| Pricing Transparency | Subscription/Pay-per-use model | $99/month (Essentials Plan) |
| Influencer Discovery | AI matching + advanced filters | Searchable DB + inbound apps |
| Influencer Whitelisting | Spark Ads + brand content rights | Not available |
| Affiliate Marketing | TikTok Shop affiliate mgmt | Supported |
| Platform Support | Amazon, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube | TikTok & Instagram |
| Influencer Types | Micro, Macro, Nano | Micro & Nano only |
| Geographic Reach |
UK, US, Canada, Germany, Australia |
US & UK only |
| Niche Specialization | TikTok Shop UGC, Live Shopping |
E-comm, beauty, fashion |
| TikTok Shop Integration | Yes | Not specified |
| Scheduled TikTok Live | Yes | Not available |
| Support | Dedicated & responsive | Only on Pro Plan |
| Account Manager | Yes | Not offered |
Why choose JoinBrands over Social Cat?
Zero-cost entry
While other platforms lock you into monthly subscriptions, we believe in pay-as-you-go! Start for free and only pay when you're ready to launch campaigns.
Lightning-fast setup
No complex onboarding here! Create your account and launch your first campaign in minutes, not days. Other platforms? They'll keep you waiting.
Live support that actually helps
Skip the chatbots and automated responses. Our dedicated support team is always ready to help you succeed - something other platforms charge extra for!
More bang for your buck
Get images starting from just $15 (others charge 2-3x more) and videos starting from only $60 (save up to 50% vs competitors). No hidden fees or surprise charges.
Full control, zero hassle
You’ll have 100% content rights - forever! Also, enjoy direct creator communication, built-in performance tracking, and an easy content approval system.
Maximum flexibility
Work with any budget, scale up or down anytime with no long-term commitments. Choose between auto or manual campaign management.
Quality creators only
Our 300,000+ creator network is carefully vetted and ranked. Unlike other platforms, we show you real stats and portfolios so you know exactly who you're working with.
Hear it from our clients
5000+ brands love JoinBrands for powering up their influencer marketing with awesome user-generated content
It is user-friendly and easy to navigate. I was able to find talented creators quickly and efficiently, making it a great platform for connecting with the right influencers. Their team is also very responsive to my queries.
Jeanine Aquino
Affiliate Marketing ManagerWe are a health and wellness brand and have been using Joinbrands for almost two years. They have a wide selection of creators to choose from and a great process in place that you can depend on.
Khalilah Cornelius
OwnerWe are loving joinbrands so far! We are a pet product company diving into UGC for the first time and are very happy with the resources joinbrands offers as well as the exceptional customer service their team provides.
Samantha Galloway
Content Marketing SpecialistVery simple to use. Very straightforward. Spark codes are built in, which is very important, and not all platforms have it. It's pay per use instead of platform fees, which is really important to us.
Sean Stone
CEOIt is user-friendly and easy to navigate. I was able to find talented creators quickly and efficiently, making it a great platform for connecting with the right influencers. Their team is also very responsive to my queries.
Jeanine Aquino
Affiliate Marketing ManagerWe are a health and wellness brand and have been using Joinbrands for almost two years. They have a wide selection of creators to choose from and a great process in place that you can depend on.
Khalilah Cornelius
OwnerWe are loving joinbrands so far! We are a pet product company diving into UGC for the first time and are very happy with the resources joinbrands offers as well as the exceptional customer service their team provides.
Samantha Galloway
Content Marketing SpecialistVery simple to use. Very straightforward. Spark codes are built in, which is very important, and not all platforms have it. It's pay per use instead of platform fees, which is really important to us.
Sean Stone
CEOIt is user-friendly and easy to navigate. I was able to find talented creators quickly and efficiently, making it a great platform for connecting with the right influencers. Their team is also very responsive to my queries.
Jeanine Aquino
Affiliate Marketing ManagerWe are a health and wellness brand and have been using Joinbrands for almost two years. They have a wide selection of creators to choose from and a great process in place that you can depend on.
Khalilah Cornelius
OwnerWe are loving joinbrands so far! We are a pet product company diving into UGC for the first time and are very happy with the resources joinbrands offers as well as the exceptional customer service their team provides.
Samantha Galloway
Content Marketing SpecialistVery simple to use. Very straightforward. Spark codes are built in, which is very important, and not all platforms have it. It's pay per use instead of platform fees, which is really important to us.
Sean Stone
CEOStill comparing? … Here's the deal
You can spend hours researching Social Cat, comparing prices, and reading reviews, or just sign up (free!), launch a campaign in 5 minutes, and see the difference for yourself!
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