IdeaGist
7.4#1 in idea management softwareFrom $9.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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InnoCentive
7.0#9 in idea management softwareFrom $150 a yearFree planWeb
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| Fact | IdeaGist | InnoCentive |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 | The company launched in 2001 with majority seed funding from Eli Lilly & Company. |
| Headquarters | Bloomington, Minnesota, United States | London, United Kingdom |
| Ownership | The About page identifies Hassan Syed as IdeaGist's chief executive officer. | Wazoku acquired Innocentive in 2020, and the site says Innocentive is integrated with the wider Wazoku proposition. |
| Purpose | IdeaGist describes itself as a collaboration platform for people with ideas and those interested in new ideas. | Innocentive connects organizations with problems to registered Solvers who can submit proposed solutions through its services. |
| Support | The security overview directs users to report security concerns to [email protected]. | Solvers who cannot reset their account password are directed to contact [email protected]. |
IdeaGist plans
- Basic PlanFree
- Smart Plan$9.99 a month
- On-Demand$1,999, paid once
InnoCentive plans
- Innocentive CrowdFree
- Innocentive Marketplace$150 a year
Pick IdeaGist if…
IdeaGist suits people seeking an online community and structured support for early-stage ideas. Its company offering may fit organizations that want a private, branded community and team management.
Pick InnoCentive if…
The free Crowd suits companies and individuals interested in responding to live Challenges. The Marketplace is aimed at experts, start-ups, scale-ups, and university research spin-offs seeking enterprise opportunities, as well as enterprise scouting and partnership teams.