Alternatives · Social Media
Brandwatch alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Brandwatch alternative is Hootsuite (2.6 GPA).
Brandwatch compared with 7 alternatives: Sprout Social, Emplifi, Sprinklr, Meltwater, Hootsuite and 2 more.
Brandwatch's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BrandwatchThis tool | Paid | No | Web |
| Sprout Social | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Emplifi | From $1,249/mo | No | Web |
| Sprinklr | Paid | No | Web |
| Meltwater | Paid | No | Web |
| Hootsuite | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Orlo | Paid | No | Web |
| Tagboard | Paid | No | Web |
How each one differs from Brandwatch
Sprout Social
Social media management with a shared inbox, listening and reports
- Sprout Social starts at $79 per seat / month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly).
- Sprout Social also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Sprout Social also covers calendar and shared inbox.
- Sprout Social does not cover dashboards, which Brandwatch does.
Suits: Marketing teams that handle social customer care in the same tool
Emplifi
Enterprise social media marketing, care and commerce platform
- Emplifi starts at $1,249 per month and up for Social Marketing Essential.
- Emplifi also covers calendar, shared inbox and review collection.
- Emplifi does not cover dashboards, which Brandwatch does.
Suits: Large brands with significant social data and complex operations
Sprinklr
Enterprise social media management and customer experience suite
- Sprinklr also covers calendar, shared inbox and workflow automation.
- Sprinklr does not cover dashboards, which Brandwatch does.
Suits: Global brands managing many accounts across markets
Meltwater
Media monitoring, social listening and PR intelligence platform
- Meltwater also covers AI search visibility.
Suits: PR and communications teams tracking media coverage
Hootsuite
Social media suite for publishing, inbox, listening and reports
- Hootsuite starts at $99 per user / month, billed annually.
- Hootsuite also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Hootsuite also covers calendar and shared inbox.
- Hootsuite does not cover dashboards, which Brandwatch does.
Suits: Marketing and social teams that also handle customer messages on social
Orlo
Social media, listening and inbox platform for the public sector
- Orlo also covers calendar, shared inbox, surveys and chatbots.
- Orlo does not cover dashboards, which Brandwatch does.
Suits: Local and central government communications teams
Tagboard
Real-time graphics and live production for news and sports
- Tagboard also covers surveys.
- Tagboard does not cover dashboards, which Brandwatch does.
Suits: Local and national news production teams
Limits worth knowing in Brandwatch
- No prices are published; plans are quoted after a demo request.
- Standard to enterprise plans exist per product, but their limits are not listed.
- Products are sold separately, so listening and publishing may be separate contracts.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Brandwatch?
The alternatives to Brandwatch in this directory are Sprout Social, Emplifi, Sprinklr, Meltwater, Hootsuite, Orlo and Tagboard. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Brandwatch.
Is there a free alternative to Brandwatch?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Sprout Social and Hootsuite offer a free trial.
Which Brandwatch alternatives work on Android?
The Brandwatch listing does not include an Android app. Sprout Social and Hootsuite list one.
Which Brandwatch alternatives work on iOS?
The Brandwatch listing does not include an iOS app. Sprout Social and Hootsuite list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.