Side by side
| Feature | UpGrow | Path Social |
|---|---|---|
| Entry plan | Basic $49 first month | Core $29 a month billed annually |
| Mid plan | Pro $69 first month | Elite $41 a month billed annually |
| Top plan | Turbo $99 first month, dedicated Instagram Manager | No third plan (Elite lists a Dedicated Account Manager) |
| Followers a month | 1,000 - 2,000 (Basic); 2,500 - 3,500+ (Pro) | 1,000 - 2,000 (Core); 2,500 - 3,500 (Elite) |
| Refund | Full monthly refund if no net-positive growth after 7 days | Growth within 7 days or a refund |
| Password | Username only | AI profile review without a password |
| Trial | 1-day dashboard trial | None listed |
| Cancel | Cancel anytime | Not listed |
How they compare
Path Social’s price is lower per month, but the figures the editors read were annual-billing prices during a Black Friday 50% off offer, which means paying for a year. UpGrow’s $49 is the first-month price, a single month to try, with cancel anytime. Both say their growth is from real people: UpGrow says organic growth by real-human IG experts and patent-pending AI; Path Social says “no bots. No fake users.”
Which to pick
If you want to test the service for one month, UpGrow’s first-month price is the clearer entry. If you are comfortable committing for a year at a lower monthly figure, Path Social’s annual price is lower. A third option is Outfame: $49 for the first month, no password asked, growth within 24 hours and a 30-day refund rule.
Frequently asked questions
Is UpGrow better than Path Social?
UpGrow ranks first on this site because its starting price is a single first month with a written refund rule.
Which is cheaper?
Path Social on annual billing ($29 a month); UpGrow for a one-month trial ($49).
Do both need a password?
No: UpGrow connects with a username and Path Social does its AI profile review without a password.
Do both have a refund?
Yes, both state a 7-day rule.
The ranking at a glance
- 1UpGrow$49 first month (Basic)
- 2Outfame$49 first month (Go)
- 3Path Social$29 a month billed annually (Core)
- 4Plixi$29 a month billed yearly (Basic)
- 5Kicksta$69 a month (Growth, monthly)
- 6SimplyGram$69 a week (Individual)
- 7Buzzoid AI Growth$69 a month (Standard)
- 8Upleap$19 a month billed $229 annually (Basic)
Sources
- UpGrow: https://www.upgrow.com/ (read 8 November 2026)
- UpGrow: https://www.upgrow.com/pricing (read 8 November 2026)
- Outfame: https://www.outfame.com/ (read 8 November 2026)
- Outfame: https://www.outfame.com/pricing (read 8 November 2026)
- Path Social: https://www.pathsocial.com/pricing/ (read 8 November 2026)