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Updated September 2026 · 6 picks

Best Micro-Influencer Platforms (2026)

The best micro-influencer platforms are Social Cat (built around 10k–50k follower creators), Collabstr (marketplace with visible rates), elev8or (self-serve from $19/mo), Heepsy (search with follower-range filters) and Afluencer. Micro-influencers are usually cheaper per post and often see higher engagement than large accounts.

  1. #1Social Cat

    small brands wanting low-cost gifted/product-seeding UGC campaigns with micro-influencers (10k-50k followers) rather than paid sponsorships

    Built specifically for gifted and paid campaigns with 10k–50k follower creators.

    $99 /mo

    • Instagram
    • TikTok

  2. #2Collabstr

    brands and agencies wanting direct-hire marketplace search plus posted campaigns, from single purchases up to multi-brand enterprise management

    Browse 1.2M+ creators with published rates and hire directly.

    Free paid from $199

    1.2 million+ creators claimed on-site

    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    • YouTube

  3. #3Elev8or

    DTC/ecommerce brands and small agencies running UGC, affiliate, and micro-influencer campaigns who want self-serve, transparent pricing without an annual contract

    Micro-influencer, UGC and affiliate campaigns with a free plan and $19/mo entry price.

    Free paid from $19

    100,000+ creator profiles

    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    • YouTube

  4. #4Heepsy

    SMBs and agencies doing self-serve creator discovery

    Filter search by follower range and audience authenticity from $69/mo.

    Free paid from $69

    20M+ creators

    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
    • LinkedIn

  5. #5Afluencer

    solo marketers and small brands running collab-marketplace campaigns

    Post a collab and let small creators apply, from $49/mo.

    Free paid from $49

    350M+ influencers

    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
    • X (Twitter)

  6. #6GRIN

    ecommerce/DTC brands running influencer, affiliate, and UGC creator programs at scale

    Scales micro-influencer programs with affiliate tracking and gifting on Shopify.

    Free paid from $200

    190M+ creators across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube

    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
    • Pinterest

Questions people ask

+What is a micro-influencer?

A creator with roughly 10,000 to 100,000 followers. Nano-influencers have fewer than 10,000.

+How much do micro-influencers charge?

Rates vary by platform and niche. Many micro-influencers accept gifted products or small flat fees, and marketplaces like Collabstr show creator rates publicly before you book.