Expert networks are a popular tool to get critical business insights. But how do you choose which expert network is best for you?
Speaking with more than 400 users, we identified that the top decision points are the number and quality of experts, total cost of the service, administrative ease, and compliance features.
Below, you can compare Inex One with Third Bridge. You’ll see how the two platforms stack up across all relevant metrics.
Inex One is the modern alternative to Third Bridge.
Inex One is a technology firm founded in 2018. The platform aggregates more than 30 expert networks and survey vendors in one place. As an unbiased platform, Inex One enables clients to cast a wide net, access unique experts, and get the best price in the market.
Inex One is used by more than 8,000 clients and ranks as the #1 expert network platform on G2.
Third Bridge is an expert network founded in 2007 by the name Cognolink. It operates a standard expert network model and has one of the larger expert network databases in the industry. Third Bridge initially grew with strategy consulting firm clients, but has over time shifted more focus to credit and public market investors using its Forum transcript product.
| Features | |  |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Access | Self-signup for instant access | Talk to their sales team |
| Payment model | Pay-as-you-go | $50k prepayment |
| Average cost per interview | $1,050/h | $1,350/h * |
| Experts | ||
| Number of experts | 3.5 million | not disclosed |
| Custom-recruited experts | Yes | Yes |
| Specialized expert recruiters | Yes | --- |
| Technology | ||
| Platform to review experts | Yes | Yes |
| Phone and video call options | Yes | Yes |
| Team collaboration features | Yes | --- |
| Free call recordings and transcripts | Yes | --- |
| Library of all your past calls and transcripts | Yes | --- |
| One platform to access multiple networks | Yes | --- |
| Platform chat with vendors | Yes | --- |
| Survey platform | ||
| Offers surveys | Yes | --- |
| Competitive survey bids from multiple vendors | Yes | --- |
| Efficient collaboration platform for surveys | Yes | --- |
| Search across all your past survey projects | Yes | --- |
| Compliance technology | ||
| Compliance team dashboard | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor ongoing expert calls | Yes | Yes |
| Set custom compliance rules, flags and controls | Yes | Yes |
| Best-practice compliance policies embedded | Yes | Yes |
* Third Bridge obscures its true pricing by charging for “credits”. While the price per credit may be lower, Third Bridge routinely charges multiple credits per expert call. This makes the true price higher. For comparison, Inex One’s prices are only quoted in the currency of your choice (USD, EUR, GBP etc.), with median historic prices being $1,150/h when including "premium" experts. See our explainer on expert network pricing here.
Competitive data on this page was collected as of June 2026 and is subject to change or update. This page is updated from time to time to reflect any material changes.
We are proud of having satisfied customers in every client segment.
“Inex One allows us to efficiently access an expansive network of experts, streamlining our research and due diligence process. Most importantly, they put their customers first with transparent, pay-per-use pricing, a rare concept in the expert network industry.”
“Inex One's expert networks are really fast at providing relevant experts. Also, the platform feels very modern vs. more old-school communication styles like using e-mails or calling people.”
“Being able to work with multiple networks in one platform is great - we save a ton of time. Inex One is now our only expert network provider. We don't need anything else.”
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