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Rival IQ alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Rival IQ alternative is Fanpage Karma (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "1 user and 1 brand."

Rival IQ compared with 5 alternatives: Socialinsider, Fanpage Karma, Iconosquare, Sprout Social and Brand24.

Rival IQ is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $199 per month, billed annually ($239 billed monthly). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Rival IQThis toolFree trial · from $199/moTrial onlyWeb
SocialinsiderFree trial · from $82.50/moTrial onlyWeb
Fanpage KarmaFree plan · from $35/moYesWeb
IconosquareFree plan · from €9/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Sprout SocialFree trial · from $79/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Brand24Free trial · from $199/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Rival IQ starts at $199 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Fanpage Karma, Iconosquare and Sprout Social.

Brand24 scores higher without starting lower. Socialinsider starts lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1k$2kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessRival IQSocialinsiderFanpage KarmaIconosquareSprout SocialBrand24

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  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of social media schedulers, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Rival IQ

  1. Socialinsider

    Social media analytics and competitor benchmarking

    • Socialinsider starts at $82.50 per month, billed annually ($990 a year).

    Suits: Marketing teams that report on competitors across several networks

    Socialinsider vs Rival IQSocialinsider pricing and details

  2. Fanpage Karma

    Social analytics, publishing and inbox in one account

    • Fanpage Karma starts at $35 per month, billed annually ($49 billed monthly).
    • Fanpage Karma has a free plan, which Rival IQ lacks.
    • Fanpage Karma also covers shared inbox.

    Suits: Agencies managing many brands under one fixed base price

    Fanpage Karma vs Rival IQFanpage Karma pricing and details

  3. Iconosquare

    Social media analytics and scheduling for brands and agencies

    • Iconosquare starts at €9 per month for up to 3 social profiles, billed annually.
    • Iconosquare has a free plan, which Rival IQ lacks.
    • Iconosquare also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Iconosquare also covers calendar.
    • Iconosquare does not cover dashboards, which Rival IQ does.

    Suits: Brands that care most about reporting on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook results

    Iconosquare vs Rival IQIconosquare pricing and details

  4. 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 Rival IQ does.

    Suits: Marketing teams that handle social customer care in the same tool

    Sprout Social vs Rival IQSprout Social pricing and details

  5. Brand24

    Social listening across social networks, news, blogs and podcasts

    • Brand24 starts at $199 per month, billed annually ($249 billed monthly).
    • Brand24 also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Brand24 does not cover dashboards, which Rival IQ does.

    Suits: Marketing and PR teams tracking what people say about a brand online

    Brand24 vs Rival IQBrand24 pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Rival IQ

  • Plans are capped by tracked companies (10, 20 or 40), and extra companies are sold in packs of 5 for $50 a month.
  • Rival IQ is for analytics and listening; the pricing page lists no publishing or scheduling.
  • Data history is limited by plan, from 6 months on Drive to 24 on Engage Pro, and begins when a company is first tracked.
  • Monthly plans can be paid only by credit card; invoicing is offered on annual plans.
Rival IQ pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Rival IQ?

The alternatives to Rival IQ in this directory are Socialinsider, Fanpage Karma, Iconosquare, Sprout Social and Brand24. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Rival IQ.

Is there a free alternative to Rival IQ?

Yes. Fanpage Karma and Iconosquare have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Rival IQ alternatives work on Android?

The Rival IQ listing does not include an Android app. Iconosquare, Sprout Social and Brand24 list one.

Which Rival IQ alternatives work on iOS?

The Rival IQ listing does not include an iOS app. Iconosquare, Sprout Social and Brand24 list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.