Hookest vs UpGrow
A side-by-side comparison built from both listings. Blank cells mean the company has not given that detail; we never guess.
| Detail | 
Hookest | 
UpGrow |
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| What it does | Viral hooks library for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts | AI-powered Instagram growth platform delivering real followers and engagement |
| Stage | Startup | Established |
| Founded | Not given | 2016 |
| Based in | US | US |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Not given |
| Pricing | Free plan includes hook library, weekly hook radar, viral hook scoring and downloads. Pro plan: $9/month with competitor listening and MCP server. Public API plans: Builder $29/month (1,000 credits), Growth $99/month (5,000 credits), Scale $299/month (25,000 credits). Additional credits available at | Basic: $49/month (1,000-2,000 real followers/month); Pro: $69/month (2,500-3,500+ real followers/month); Turbo: $99/month (3,500-5,000+ real followers/month). Currently 60% off for limited time. One-time Instagram likes starting at $1.99 with instant delivery. New accounts get 1-day free trial. 30-d |
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| Free plan | Not given | Not given |
| Open source | Not given | Not given |
| Platforms | Not given | Not given |
| Public API | Not given | Not given |
| Community votes | 0 | 0 |
| DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs) | 32 +1 (up) since last check | 62 +1 (up) since last check |
| Trust Flow (Majestic) | 20 | 12 |
| Citation Flow (Majestic) | 31 | 55 |
| Referring domains (Majestic) | 78 | 726 |
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