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viral.app vs Shadowly

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viral.app compared with Shadowly
Detailviral.app logo viral.appShadowly logo Shadowly
What it doesThe operating system for UGC marketing View public Instagram profiles, stories, posts, reels and highlights without logging in
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FoundedNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree trial available. Plans include different numbers of live jobs at a time (1 to 3 depending on plan, customizable per deal on Enterprise) and unlimited applicants. A 3% payout management fee applies to creator payments. Free plan includes 1 free try per day per tool, 1 Instagram Creator Report, 1 Instagram Engagement Calculator, 1 Instagram Profile Analysis, 1 TikTok Profile Analysis, and access to various profile sections. Weekly plan: $1.20 per week for 10 credits. Monthly plan: $5.00 per month for 100 credits. E
Key features
  • Post jobs on the Canvas UGC marketplace and receive creator applications with full profiles
  • Daily performance updates across all platforms
  • Automatic calculation of CPM and performance-based payouts
  • Global creator payments in 50+ currencies with invoicing and tax compliance
  • Cross-platform dashboard combining TikTok, Instagram, Facebook Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Snapchat stats
  • API and n8n integrations for custom workflows and automations
  • AI-powered video classification and hashtag tracking
  • Profile viewer showing profile photo, name, verification, post, follower and following counts, plus latest posts
  • Anonymous stories viewing with progress bars and no account owner notification
  • Highlights viewer for opening any highlight from the profile
  • Reels download as MP4 files
  • Follower and following lists with profile jumping capability
  • Instagram engagement rate calculation from followers, likes and comments
  • Instagram Creator Report with quality score, profile audit and estimated sponsorship rates
  • TikTok profile analysis showing views, engagement and top videos
What makes it different
  • No direct login required to track creator or competitor accounts
  • Unified creator marketplace and full-cycle campaign management in one platform
  • Automated global creator payments with compliance and invoicing built in
  • Performance-based payout calculations eliminate manual work and spreadsheets
  • Germany-hosted with enterprise-grade data security and privacy protections
  • No login or password required, never asks for Instagram credentials
  • Anonymous story viewing so account owners cannot see you watched
  • Independent tool not affiliated with Instagram or Meta
  • Works on mobile and requires no app installation
  • Results appear in seconds without complex setup
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)60 +1 (up) since last check6 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)190
Citation Flow (Majestic)360
Referring domains (Majestic)2980

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