Side by side
| Feature | UpGrow | Kicksta |
|---|---|---|
| Entry plan | Basic $49 first month | Growth $69 a month |
| Mid / upper plan | Pro $69, Turbo $99 first month | Advanced $129 a month |
| Cheaper billing | None needed for the first-month price | $49a month billed $147 quarterly; $39 billed $468 yearly |
| Method | Real-human IG experts and patent-pending AI | Targeted Growth from accounts and hashtags you choose |
| Trial | 1-day dashboard trial | 7 days, credit card required |
| Refund or guarantee | Full monthly refund after 7 days with no net-positive growth | Trial extended if no growth in 7 days |
| Password | Username only | Logs in via an encrypted connection; says it doesn’t store your password |
| Cancel | Cancel anytime | Not listed |
How they compare
UpGrow’s first-month price ($49) is $20 below Kicksta’s monthly Growth price ($69), and it has a written refund rule. Kicksta’s longer free trial is its strength, though it requires a card and its lower prices need quarterly or yearly payment. UpGrow never needs your password; Kicksta logs in to Instagram through an encrypted connection and says it doesn’t store your password. Kicksta gives you more control over targeting, since you choose the accounts and hashtags; UpGrow Pro and Turbo add AI Competitor Targeting, and Turbo adds a dedicated Instagram Manager.
Which to pick
On price to start and a written refund, UpGrow ranks first. If you want to choose your own target accounts and hashtags and prefer a 7-day trial before paying, Kicksta suits. A second alternative is Outfame: $49 for the first month, no password asked, growth within 24 hours and a 30-day refund rule.
Frequently asked questions
Is UpGrow better than Kicksta?
On starting price and a written refund rule, UpGrow ranks higher on this site.
Which is cheaper?
UpGrow at $49 for the first month; Kicksta is $69 a month billed monthly.
Which has a free trial?
Kicksta 7 days (card required), UpGrow 1 day (dashboard).
Do they need a password?
UpGrow connects with a username only; Kicksta says it doesn’t store your password.
The ranking at a glance
- 1UpGrow$49 first month (Basic)
- 2Outfame$49 first month (Go)
- 3Path Social$29 a month billed annually (Core)
- 4Plixi$29 a month billed yearly (Basic)
- 5Kicksta$69 a month (Growth, monthly)
- 6SimplyGram$69 a week (Individual)
- 7Buzzoid AI Growth$69 a month (Standard)
- 8Upleap$19 a month billed $229 annually (Basic)
Sources
- UpGrow: https://www.upgrow.com/ (read 8 November 2026)
- UpGrow: https://www.upgrow.com/pricing (read 8 November 2026)
- Outfame: https://www.outfame.com/ (read 8 November 2026)
- Outfame: https://www.outfame.com/pricing (read 8 November 2026)
- Kicksta: https://kicksta.co/pricing (read 8 November 2026)