Updated September 2026

Ainfluencer review
Ainfluencer is a free DIY marketplace that lets brands and creators find each other, negotiate, and close influencer deals directly. Best for small brands and ecommerce sellers doing DIY influencer/affiliate deals without a subscription. Starts at Free + 20% commission on completed deals.
Key features
- Unlimited influencer search
- Unlimited outreach invitations
- In-app offer/deal chat
- Escrow-based payouts
- Shopify affiliate integration
- Managed agency packages
Pros
- No subscription fee for core marketplace tools
- Large claimed creator database (5M+)
Cons
- 20% commission taken from influencer payouts on each deal
- Marketplace/DIY model means less curation than managed platforms
Ainfluencer alternatives

Modash
in-house e-commerce/Shopify brand teams running gifting, affiliate, and paid influencer partnerships
$199 /mo
350M+ creators
- TikTok
- YouTube

Upfluence
e-commerce brands running influencer, affiliate, and UGC/ambassador programs
Custom demo pricing
12+ million creators
- TikTok
- YouTube
- X (Twitter)
- Twitch

GRIN
ecommerce/DTC brands running influencer, affiliate, and UGC creator programs at scale
Free paid from $200
190M+ creators across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
- TikTok
- YouTube
Sources: ainfluencer.com, help.ainfluencer.com, help.ainfluencer.com