Sponsor renewal calls are over in minutes
A sponsor that lands on a verified report link with the segment retention isolated does not ask for screenshots — the renewal becomes a yes/no decision instead of a debate.
The sponsorship reporting space looks similar on the surface. The decision points worth comparing are: where the data comes from, who automates the cadence, and whether the sponsor has anywhere to compare creators side-by-side.
Each row is a question your sponsor or agency lead asks before signing the next deal. Verify any competitor cell against the vendor's own docs before quoting.
| Feature | SponsorsMetrics | Sponsorship.so |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube Analytics OAuthReports pulled from the official YouTube Analytics API, not creator-typed numbers. | YesRead-only OAuth; encrypted tokens | PartialVerify scope before signing |
| Automated Day 7 / 14 / 30 cadenceReports refresh and ship to the sponsor automatically at each milestone. | YesCron-driven, no manual triggers | PartialManual or limited automation |
| Sponsor-segment retention curveAudience retention with the sponsored segment isolated on the chart. | YesHighlighted on every report | NoChannel-wide retention only |
| Public report link, no sponsor loginSponsor opens a token URL — no account, no install. | YesToken URL + custom expiry | PartialAccount often required |
| Performance Score for renewal callsDecision-support score (not ROI guarantee) for the post-campaign review. | YesSchema_version 1, audited inputs | NoNo comparable signal |
| Auto-generated media kit (PDF)Media kit refreshed from real Analytics on every report run. | YesPro+ token URL + PDF | NoManual PDF only |
| Agency roster + creator comparisonOne workspace for an agency to oversee creators and compare outcomes. | YesUp to 3 included + extra seats | PartialSubset depending on plan |
| CPM marché par niche YouTubeMédiane et fourchette par niche (tech, gaming, lifestyle, vulga) à sortir en négo sponso. | YesCalculé sur 550+ campagnes structurées | NoPas de benchmark externe |
| Niche-aware benchmark bandRate ranges sized to the creator’s niche, not the platform average. | Yes12 niches, 90-day window | PartialGeneric benchmarks |
| Free plan that ships sponsor reportsUp to 3 active campaigns at €0 with no credit card required. | Yes3 campaigns, full report quality | PartialTrial or limited preview |
A sponsor that lands on a verified report link with the segment retention isolated does not ask for screenshots — the renewal becomes a yes/no decision instead of a debate.
Generic CPM ranges undersell creators in defensible niches. Niche-aware benchmark bands give you a number to defend, not just a hopeful starting point.
When every creator on the roster ships the same verified report shape, the agency owner stops being the manual data layer between creators and brand finance.
Both tools target YouTube creators running brand deals. The biggest practical differences are SponsorsMetrics' verified YouTube Analytics OAuth source, the niche CPM benchmark layer (built for negotiation defence), and the automated Day 7/14/30 reporting cadence.
Brand finance teams flag campaigns where the data could be edited. Reports pulled directly from the YouTube Analytics API give the sponsor a source they can audit on their own — which speeds up renewals and protects rate negotiations.
There's no automated import today. The Free plan covers your next three campaigns at €0, so the cleanest way to switch is to start fresh on the next sponsor and let the verified workflow take over from there.
Yes. The Agency plan adds roster oversight, creator comparison, and white-labelled report delivery. Three creator seats are included; extra seats are billed separately at €15/month.
Yes — verify any specific row against Sponsorship.so's public docs before quoting in a procurement review. Tooling features change; we update this page when we notice a material shift.
Three active campaigns at €0, no credit card. Most creators decide within the first sponsor report.