Alternative to Hyred

Looking for an alternative to Hyred? Here's why brands pick Influentials.

Hyred homepage screenshot: UGC marketplace
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12-point comparison

At a glance

On every one of these 12 dimensions, brands pick Influentials over Hyred. Judge for yourself.

Pricing structure

Influentials

Transparent and fully clear upfront

Hyred

Less transparent, depends on campaign and service scope

Cost model

Influentials

Fixed and clear platform fees per setup or campaign

Hyred

Mix of platform and service fees

Matching approach

Influentials

Hybrid: data-driven + manual curation

Hyred

More platform-driven matching

Creator selection

Influentials

Curated and vetted creators on quality and fit

Hyred

Broad intake, scrapes platform and network

Creator quality

Influentials

Consistent quality focused on performance and brand fit

Hyred

Variable, depends on creator pool

Campaign setup

Influentials

Self-service + managed service

Hyred

Platform-driven with optional guidance

Activation speed

Influentials

Fast start with active onboarding (within days)

Hyred

Depends on request and matching

Campaign flexibility

Influentials

Fully tailored to KPIs, funnel, and goals

Hyred

More standard platform flows

Data & reporting

Influentials

Real-time dashboards with performance insights per creator, video, and channel

Hyred

Basic reports without live data

Support level

Influentials

Dedicated account and customer success team

Hyred

More limited support model

Scalability

Influentials

Scalable across NL and Europe with consistent quality

Hyred

Depends on network and region

Partnership types

Influentials

Combination of influencer campaigns (distribution) + UGC content production

Hyred

Influencer collaborations (limited UGC content production focus)

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4 reasons brands pick Influentials over Hyred

  1. A verified-creator marketplace, not an open free-for-all

    Self-service access to a pre-screened creator pool, vetted on quality, brand fit and performance track record. You search and book; we keep the pool clean.

    Hyred is an open marketplace, so the first line of defence against mismatches is you. Influentials is a self-service marketplace too, but every creator is vetted up front. Same control, higher quality bar by default.

  2. Distribution + UGC in one platform

    Content made by creators and distributed through their channels (Reels, TikTok, Stories). One campaign, one report, one team.

    Hyred delivers stand-alone videos. With Influentials you choose: pure UGC or full campaign with distribution. No loose content to activate elsewhere or squeeze into a media plan.

  3. Self-service or managed: same platform, same verified creators

    Run campaigns yourself in the platform, or add a managed-campaign layer with strategic input on brief, format and media mix. Same verified creator pool either way.

    Not every brand wants hands-on platform work, and not every brand wants to be hand-held. Influentials does both: self-service for teams who know what they want, managed campaigns when you want strategy and execution from our side.

  4. Real-time dashboards with live performance data

    A clear performance overview per campaign: Impressions, Engagement rate, Comments, Likes, Plays, Reach.

A word from our clients

We are very pleased with our collaboration with Influentials. Their efficient managed service consistently delivers the right creator match for each of our campaigns. Starting with limited knowledge of UGC and micro-influencer marketing, this partnership (including the insightful breakfast sessions) has significantly strengthened our expertise.
Juliette van der BurgtJuliette van der BurgtBrand ManagerLindt & Sprüngli Benelux B.V.
Lindt & Sprüngli

Verified creators

Europe's largest verified creator network.

Not the cheapest. The best. Every profile manually verified, including audience data, engagement rate and track record. No auto-approved accounts. No bought followers.

24.3k312
@lena.m
128k followers
11.8k198
@tomas.r
86k followers
38.1k542
@astrid.h
214k followers
9.4k147
@julien.k
62k followers
29.6k401
@ines.p
175k followers
7.2k102
@marek.o
48k followers
24.3k312
@lena.m
128k followers
11.8k198
@tomas.r
86k followers
38.1k542
@astrid.h
214k followers
9.4k147
@julien.k
62k followers
29.6k401
@ines.p
175k followers
7.2k102
@marek.o
48k followers

Proven at scale

By the numbers

13,167+
Verified creators, manually screened
500+
Brands publishing amazing campaigns
5,000+
Successful campaigns, measurable results
250M+
Total impressions generated
20+
Partner agencies on the platform
6+
Years as Europe's market leader

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  • See creators matched to a real brief
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Sabine & Sophia
Account team

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