Collabstr alternative
Collabaway vs Collabstr
A self-serve marketplace where creators list fixed-price packages and brands buy them through a checkout. Here's how it compares with Collabaway, including where Collabstr is ahead.
At a glance
| Row | Collabaway | Collabstr |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Deal platform for creators, brands and agencies, run by people who also run an influencer agency | Package marketplace with brand subscriptions |
| What brands pay | No platform fee today. Brands pay creators directly. Starter is free; Team and Agency plans are free during the beta | Package price + 10% fee at checkout (5% on Premium). Optional plans from $249/mo billed yearly |
| What creators keep | 100% of the agreed fee (no platform cut today) | 85% (15% commission on payouts) |
| Payments | Not through Collabaway yet. Creators invoice from the deal, with tax forms on file | Through Collabstr: brands pay at checkout, creators are paid out by Collabstr |
| Best for | Creators who want every deal, offer and invoice in one record, and brands and agencies who want written terms and approvals in one thread | Brands that want to buy a fixed package quickly from a large catalogue |
Collabaway
- How it works
- Deal platform for creators, brands and agencies, run by people who also run an influencer agency
- What brands pay
- No platform fee today. Brands pay creators directly. Starter is free; Team and Agency plans are free during the beta
- What creators keep
- 100% of the agreed fee (no platform cut today)
- Payments
- Not through Collabaway yet. Creators invoice from the deal, with tax forms on file
- Best for
- Creators who want every deal, offer and invoice in one record, and brands and agencies who want written terms and approvals in one thread
Collabstr
- How it works
- Package marketplace with brand subscriptions
- What brands pay
- Package price + 10% fee at checkout (5% on Premium). Optional plans from $249/mo billed yearly
- What creators keep
- 85% (15% commission on payouts)
- Payments
- Through Collabstr: brands pay at checkout, creators are paid out by Collabstr
- Best for
- Brands that want to buy a fixed package quickly from a large catalogue
Where Collabstr is stronger
- Payments run through the platform, with a checkout and payouts
- A large catalogue of creators listing packages today
- Native mobile apps
Where Collabaway is different
- No commission on what creators earn today, and no fee added for brands
- Offers are negotiated, not just bought: counter, keep every version, both sides accept
- Usage rights, paid ads and exclusivity are written into every offer
- Creators can log deals done elsewhere, so earnings and history are complete
Which one is right for you?
Collabstr suits brands that want to buy a fixed package quickly from a large catalogue. Collabaway suits creators who want every deal, offer and invoice in one record, and brands and agencies who want the terms in writing and approvals in one thread. The quickest way to tell is to try both: Collabaway's demo needs no account.
Sources
Checked October 2026. Prices and policies change, so confirm on Collabstr's site. Collabaway isn't affiliated with Collabstr. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we'll fix it.
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