Comparison

Best Modash Alternative in 2026

Looking for a Modash alternative? Here's an honest comparison of Modash ($199/month (API: $16,200/year)) vs Social Intel API ($0.50/search, no subscription).

Modash vs Social Intel — Quick Comparison

Feature	Modash	Social Intel API
Pricing	$199/month (API: $16,200/year)	$0.50/search
Signup required	Yes (email + billing)	No (pay per request)
API access	Limited / enterprise only	API-first (REST + MCP)
AI agent support	No	Yes (MCP + x402)
Minimum commitment	Monthly/annual subscription	None — pay only when you search
Instagram profiles	Varies	33M+
Business emails	Varies by plan	Included when available (~40-60% of profiles)

Modash — What It Does Well

350M+ creator profiles (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok)
Audience demographics and lookalike search
Email finder built in
Campaign tracking
Creator marketplace

Where Modash Falls Short

$199/month minimum — expensive for low-volume users
Focused on marketing teams, limited API
Multi-platform data but Instagram depth varies
No x402 or MCP support for agents

Why Developers Choose Social Intel Instead

$0.50/search — use Modash-level data at 99% lower cost for small teams
API-first with structured JSON output
Business email extraction included
AI agent ready via MCP and x402
No subscription — pay only when you search

When to Use Modash

Modash is a good choice if you need a full-featured marketing dashboard with campaign management, team collaboration, and reporting. It's designed for marketing managers who work in a GUI.

When to Use Social Intel API

Social Intel is the better choice if you need:

Programmatic access to influencer data (REST API or MCP)
Pay-per-use pricing instead of monthly subscriptions
AI agent integration (x402 autonomous payments)
Quick searches without creating an account

Real Data from Social Intel API

Sample influencer profiles from a single API call:

Live API data loads when you run the build script with API access.

curl "https://socialintel.dev/v1/search?category=Beauty&limit=5"

# Returns 402 Payment Required with price info
# Pay $0.50 in USDC → get JSON results instantly

# Or use the MCP server:
# npx -y social-intel-mcp

Try Social Intel — Modash Alternative

$0.50/search vs $199/month (API: $16,200/year). No signup, no subscription.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Social Intel cheaper than Modash?

Yes. Modash starts at $199/month for 2,400 monthly lookups. Social Intel charges $0.50 per search — 2,400 searches would cost $240 but with no commitment, and you only pay for what you use.

Does Modash have more influencer data?

Modash claims 250M+ profiles across platforms. Social Intel has 33M+ Instagram profiles with a focus on business email availability and niche filtering.

Which is better for small teams?

Social Intel is better for teams doing fewer than 2,000 searches/month. No subscription means no wasted budget in quiet months. Modash is better if you need campaign management features.