Comparison
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 Alphasights. You’ll see how the two expert network platforms stack up across all relevant metrics.
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.
Alphasights is an expert network founded in 2008 and counts as one of the larger in the industry. The firm offers expert interviews, surveys and recruitment services. Alphasights primarily serves strategy consulting firms and large private equity firms. The firm has a good reputation, and is included as a leader in the annual expert network market report.
Features | Inex One | Alphasights |
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Pricing | ||
Payment model | Pay-as-you-go | Prepay for credits |
Blinded calls (Run a call without disclosing your identity to the expert) | Yes, for free | Available at an extra fee |
Average cost per interview | $1,050/h | * |
Expert availability and specialization | ||
Number of experts | 3.5 million | not disclosed |
Custom-recruited experts |
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Specialized expert recruiters |
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Live translator | $500/h | Available for a fee |
Consultant-led expert calls, synthesizing the findings for you | $400/h | Available for a fee |
Technology | ||
Platform to review experts |
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Phone and video call options |
| Video at an extra fee |
Invite 3rd parties to join expert calls (after accepting terms) |
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One platform to access multiple networks |
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Team chat and in-app collaboration |
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Platform chat with vendors |
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Transcripts and transcript library | ||
Recording of your expert call |
| Available for a fee, for 21 days |
Transcript and AI-summary of your expert call |
| Available for a fee |
Transcript library of all your past calls and transcripts, without cost |
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Transcript library with transcripts generated by others | --- | Pay-per-transcript |
Survey platform | ||
Offers surveys |
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Competitive survey bids from multiple vendors |
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Efficient collaboration platform for surveys |
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Compliance technology | ||
Compliance team dashboard |
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Monitor ongoing expert calls |
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Set custom compliance rules, flags and controls |
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Best-practice compliance policies embedded |
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* You may ask them for a pricing quote in two parts:
cost per "credit", for a given number of credits
average credits per 1-hour expert interview
This distinction is important, as expert networks routinely charge multiple "credits" per expert call. This makes the true price higher than one might expect. For comparison, Inex One’s prices are only quoted in the currency of your choice (USD, EUR, GBP etc.), with 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 November 2024 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.
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Tom Bachrach
Principal at PFH Capital
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.
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Nora Suthoff
Senior Manager Consultant M&A at Deloitte
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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Benoît Jacob
Investor at DN Capital
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