Collabstr vs Instaseer
Both are in Influencer marketing. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- Instaseer's cheapest paid plan is $9/mo, against $249/mo for Collabstr.
- Extra costs: Collabstr 10% hiring fee; 5% hiring fee; Instaseer states none.
| Collabstr | Instaseer | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan · from $249/mo | Free plan · from $9/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Not stated by the vendor | Not stated by the vendor |
| Plans | Free ($0); Pro ($249/mo annual); Premium ($333/mo annual); Enterprise / Agencies ($1,000/mo annual) | Free ($0); Starter ($9/mo); Plus ($19/mo); Pro ($29/mo); Credit pack ($9 once for 1,000 credits; no subscription, credits do not expire) |
| Fees and pricing notes | 10% hiring fee; 5% hiring fee; Starting at $1,000 a month on an annual contract | $9 once for 1,000 credits; no subscription, credits do not expire |
| Best for | Agencies | Agencies |
| Key features | Search 1.2M+ verified creators; Direct hire from profiles; Post campaigns and receive applications; Chat with creators before hiring | Turns the visible public posts of an Instagram account into a source-linked report; Publishing patterns: format mix, posting rhythm, busiest weekday and typical gap; Standout posts ranked by the likes and comments the source provides; Lists creators an account credits, without confirming a paid partnership |
| Checked on | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-12 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
Collabstr
- Free plan with the full creator search
- A free trial is offered for Enterprise
- Annual billing gives two months free
Trade-offs
- The free plan charges a 10% hiring fee
- Pro allows 1 campaign a month; unlimited campaigns need Premium
- Premium lowers the hiring fee to 5%
- Enterprise starts at $1,000 a month on an annual contract
Instaseer
- Free sign-up with no card, covering the latest 25 posts, 3 checks a day
- One-time credit pack with no subscription, and unused credits do not expire
- No Instagram login needed, and every finding links to its original post
Trade-offs
- Instagram only, and it does not show private metrics such as reach, saves or demographics
- Free has no export or saved accounts
- Research is on demand: a subscription gives a credit allowance, not automatic monitoring