The verdict
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Sprout Social scores 3.9/5 in our comparison model. Based on the available evidence, it's best suited to mid-market and enterprise teams and agencies. Outstanding analytics and reporting. The main trade-offs: expensive per seat; listening costs extra; overkill for solo creators. Pricing starts at $79/mo.
What Sprout Social looks like
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Pros & cons
- Outstanding analytics and reporting
- Polished, unified inbox
- Strong for collaboration
- Expensive per seat
- Listening costs extra
- Overkill for solo creators
Key features
- Unified Smart Inbox
- Advanced publishing and scheduling
- Industry-leading analytics and reports
- Social listening (add-on)
- Review management
- Team workflows and approvals
Pricing
Essentials $79/seat/mo annually ($99 monthly); Standard $199, Professional $299, Advanced $399 per seat.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $99 | $79 | per seat/mo |
| Standard | $199 | $199 | per seat/mo |
| Advanced | $399 | $399 | per seat/mo |
Transaction fees: 0%. Prices verified against Sprout Social's pricing page; verify current pricing ↗.
Who should use Sprout Social?
Good fit
- Mid-market and enterprise teams
- Agencies
Look elsewhere
- Solo creators
- Tight budgets
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Sprout Social cost?
Sprout Social starts at $79/mo. Essentials $79/seat/mo annually ($99 monthly); Standard $199, Professional $299, Advanced $399 per seat.
Does Sprout Social charge transaction fees?
Transaction fees: 0%. You keep the full sale (minus your payment processor).
Who is Sprout Social best for?
Sprout Social is best for mid-market and enterprise teams and agencies. It's less ideal for solo creators and tight budgets.
