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Cohley vs. Starnus

Built from each tool’s researched, reviewed record. Figures are checked against public pricing pages at research time — always confirm current pricing with the vendor before buying.

The short version

Starnus starts at $50 per seat, versus Cohley at $199.

Full comparison

Cohleyfrom $199 per month
Starnusfrom $50 EUR per month (Pro)
Audyense Score33AS*Low44AS*Low
PositioningCohley is a content generation platform designed to help brands create authentic creator content quickly and at scale.AI SDR platform that runs outbound prospecting, enrichment, outreach, and follow-ups on autopilot.
Free tierYesNo
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitSMB, Mid-market, EnterpriseStartup, SMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • Free$215
  • BasicCustom pricing
  • StarterFree
  • Professional$12
  • Pro$50
  • Pro+$125
  • Ultra$250
  • Managed Service$900
Direct creator compensationYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
AI-powered creator matchingYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Brand-safe content approvalYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Multi-channel content repurposingYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
AI-optimized creative briefsYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Centralized team collaboration platformYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
User Generated Content Management ToolsYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Marketing Agency ToolsYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Integrations verified6+
Aggregate rating · No reviews yet5.0 · 2 reviews
Integrations
CloseLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterAPI
SmartleadUnipileHubSpotPerplexity
Security & compliance
Pros
  • Documented capability: Direct creator compensation
  • Documented capability: AI-powered creator matching
  • Profile names a concrete ICP: Cohley is recommended for eCommerce brands with $10M+ annual revenue and 15+ products, like CVS and TOMS, looking to create high-quality content quick
  • Public profile names Close, LinkedIn, Facebook as connected workflow surfaces
  • Fast automated ICP and prospect-list generation
  • Combines email and LinkedIn outreach in one flow
  • Cheaper than enterprise AI-SDR alternatives
Cons
  • Some pricing or higher-tier terms are not publicly itemized
  • Fit is strongest for the stated SMBs, Mid-market, Enterprise audience rather than every team
  • Named integrations should be validated against the team's exact plan and workflow
  • Reported outcomes and vendor claims should be validated with the buyer's own data
  • No independent review-platform rating found to verify real-world satisfaction
  • Credit-based limits on leads/messages per tier
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Editorial read of this comparison

The table summarizes structured facts; this section explains what the differences mean for a real buying decision.

Where each tool fits, and where it may not

Cohley

Cohley is a content generation platform designed to help brands create authentic creator content quickly and at scale. It fits within marketing technology, focusing on user-generated content (UGC), influencer activations, and product reviews. What sets Cohley apart is its AI-powered system that matches brands with creators and manages brand-safe content with perpetual rights, all in one platform. Cohley works best for eCommerce brands needing diverse content across paid, organic, and retail channels. It excels in generating UGC videos, influencer campaigns, and scaling review content. Users can see value fast, often within a 3-month paid pilot, supported by a dedicated customer success manager. In the GTM stack, Cohley integrates as a creative content hub that complements tools like CRMs and paid social platforms by feeding them with fresh, approved content. It’s not a pure influencer marketing platform, nor is it suitable if you only want basic influencer functionality, but it’s perfect for brands seeking a broad content solution that combines creators, reviews, and influencer marketing effectively.

A particularly good fit for: recommended for eCommerce brands with $10M+ annual revenue and 15+ products, like CVS and TOMS, looking to create high-quality content quickly and easily. It he SMBs, Mid-market, Enterprise teams with a defined revenue workflow user generated content management tools

May be a poor fit if: Teams looking for a single-purpose tool outside its documented go-to-market focus Teams that need unlimited usage without plan or credit limits

Starnus

Starnus is an agentic outbound sales platform for B2B teams that want to move from ICP definition to lead discovery, enrichment, personalized outreach, and reply tracking inside one workflow. It positions itself as an AI employee for outbound sales, with the goal of reducing the manual work involved in running lean GTM motions.

A particularly good fit for: Solo founders and small B2B teams doing outbound without a dedicated SDR

May be a poor fit if: Enterprises needing established vendor track record and reviews

Pricing and plan structure

Cohley: Published starting price $199 per month

  • Free$215 per user/month
  • BasicCustom pricing
  • StarterFree
  • Professional$12 per month

Starnus: Published starting price $50 EUR per month (Pro)

  • Pro$50 EUR/month
  • Pro+$125 EUR/month
  • Ultra$250 EUR/month
  • Managed Service$900 EUR/month starting

Capabilities worth validating

  • Cohley: Direct creator compensation, AI-powered creator matching, Brand-safe content approval, Multi-channel content repurposing, AI-optimized creative briefs Integrations include Close, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram.
  • Starnus: the record has no feature-level evidence yet; verify the workflow directly. Integrations include Smartlead, Unipile, HubSpot, Perplexity.

Questions to answer before switching

  • Does Cohley's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does Starnus's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does the exact integration path for Close, LinkedIn, Facebook support the sync direction, permissions, and volume we need?
  • Is a hosted-only deployment acceptable for the team and customers who will use this system?

How to evaluate this shortlist

A useful comparison turns the differences between Sales & CRM tools into a concrete test. Use these steps to avoid choosing from a feature table or the lowest headline price alone.

  1. Start with a representative Sales & CRM workflow, not a feature checklist. Define who will use it, what data goes in, and what outcome the team needs.
  2. Test the complete path through Close, LinkedIn, Facebook: permissions, sync direction, failure handling, and volume limits often matter more than the integration name.
  3. Compare the cost of the real scenario, including users, usage, storage, support, and contract requirements. The entry price alone does not measure adoption cost.
  4. Before switching, list the evidence gaps, request a demo of the critical workflow, and confirm security, data residency, export, and support with each vendor.

Some signals in these records are still incomplete. Treat that as a prompt to validate the workflow directly, not as a claim that a feature does not exist.

Research basis

Last checked: 2026-08-25. Pricing, integrations, feature support, and review signals can change, so treat this as a research snapshot and verify the final decision with the vendor.

Sources consulted: Cohley product site, ColdIQ profile, Vendor website; Starnus product site, Product Hunt, Starnus