# Upfluence: how AI models rank it, September 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 32 judge labels across 1 categories by 12 of 12 models. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/vendors/upfluence/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Influencer platforms | 2% | 11 | 31% | 32 |

## What the models said for it

- "include GRIN, Upfluence, and CreatorIQ for comprehensive, AI-driven campaign management" (Llama 4 Maverick, Influencer)
- "All-in-one mid-market/DTC | GRIN, Aspire, Upfluence | ... sweet spot for your size" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Influencer)
- "Runner-up: If your B2B company has strong ecommerce components, Upfluence would be an excellent second choice." (Mistral Small, Influencer)
- "Brands wanting robust AI-powered discovery across multiple social platforms simultaneously." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Influencer)

## And against it

- "What to avoid: ... Upfluence ... too expensive or not optimized for B2B LinkedIn-focused campaigns" (MiniMax M2.5, Influencer)
- "Aspire, Upfluence, CreatorIQ \u2014 typically $2,000+ per month with annual contracts" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Influencer)
- "1. Upfluence ⚠️ HIGH CAUTION
Major Issues:
- Predatory contract practices" (Kimi K2, Influencer)
- "Standard DTC tools like Upfluence or GRIN are often ill-suited for B2B" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Influencer)

## Record

- Method: https://gtm-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://gtm-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, gtm-ai-index.com.