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Sprout Social alternatives

Sprout Social compared with 8 alternatives: Hootsuite, Agorapulse, Sendible, Vista Social, SocialPilot and 3 more.

Sprout Social is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $79 per seat / month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly). 1 of the 8 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 7 more offer a free trial.

8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Sprout SocialThis toolFree trial · from $79/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
HootsuiteFree trial · from $99/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
AgorapulseFree trial · from $79/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
SendibleFree trial · from $29.75/moTrial onlyWeb, Browser extension
Vista SocialFree trial · from $99/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension
SocialPilotFree trial · from $25.50/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
IconosquareFree plan · from €9/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
LaterFree trial · from $18.75/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Sked SocialFree trial · from $58/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Sprout Social starts at $79 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 8 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Hootsuite and Vista Social score higher without starting lower. Sendible, SocialPilot, Iconosquare, Later and Sked Social start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$2$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessSprout SocialHootsuiteAgorapulseSendibleVista SocialSocialPilotIconosquareLaterSked Social

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of social media schedulers, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Sprout Social

  1. Hootsuite

    Social media suite for publishing, inbox, listening and reports

    • Hootsuite starts at $99 per user / month, billed annually. Sprout Social starts at $79 per seat / month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly).

    Suits: Marketing and social teams that also handle customer messages on social

    Hootsuite vs Sprout SocialHootsuite pricing and details

  2. Agorapulse

    Social media inbox, publishing and ROI reports, priced per user

    • Agorapulse starts at $79 per user / month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly). Sprout Social starts at $79 per seat / month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly).

    Suits: Teams that spend much of their day answering comments and DMs

    Agorapulse vs Sprout SocialAgorapulse pricing and details

  3. Sendible

    Social media management for agencies, with unlimited users

    • Sendible starts at $29.75 per month for up to 6 profiles, billed yearly ($35 billed monthly). Sprout Social starts at $79 per seat / month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly).
    • Only Sendible lists a browser extension.
    • Only Sprout Social lists iOS and Android apps.

    Suits: Agencies that want every team member and client to log in without seat fees

    Sendible vs Sprout SocialSendible pricing and details

  4. Vista Social

    Social media management with inbox, DM automations and reviews

    • Vista Social starts at $99 per month for up to 15 social profiles, billed monthly ($950 yearly). Sprout Social starts at $79 per seat / month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly).
    • Only Vista Social lists a macOS app.
    • Only Vista Social lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Agencies managing many client profiles with a small team

    Vista Social vs Sprout SocialVista Social pricing and details

  5. SocialPilot

    Social media scheduler for agencies and small teams, priced by plan

    • SocialPilot starts at $25.50 per month for up to 7 accounts, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). Sprout Social starts at $79 per seat / month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly).
    • Only SocialPilot lists a browser extension.
    • Sprout Social also covers shared inbox.

    Suits: Small agencies that want client approvals and branded reports at a flat price

    SocialPilot vs Sprout SocialSocialPilot pricing and details

  6. Iconosquare

    Social media analytics and scheduling for brands and agencies

    • Iconosquare starts at €9 per month for up to 3 social profiles, billed annually. Sprout Social starts at $79 per seat / month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly).
    • Iconosquare has a free plan. Sprout Social does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Sprout Social also covers shared inbox.

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

    Iconosquare vs Sprout SocialIconosquare pricing and details

  7. Later

    Visual social media planner with link in bio and analytics

    • Later starts at $18.75 per month for up to 8 social profiles, billed annually. Sprout Social starts at $79 per seat / month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly).
    • Only Later lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Creators and brands built around Instagram and TikTok

    Later vs Sprout SocialLater pricing and details

  8. Sked Social

    Social media scheduler for teams that need approvals and reports

    • Sked Social starts at $58 per month for up to 6 social profiles, billed annually ($69 monthly). Sprout Social starts at $79 per seat / month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly).

    Suits: Brand teams that need sign-off before anything is posted

    Sked Social vs Sprout SocialSked Social pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Sprout Social

  • There is no free plan, and every seat is charged at the plan's full rate, from $79 a month on Essentials to $399 on Advanced, billed annually.
  • Essentials and Standard stop at 5 social profiles; unlimited profiles start at Professional.
  • The Sprout API and help desk integrations need Advanced at $399 per seat / month, billed annually.
  • Listening and Premium Analytics are paid add-ons on top of the plan price, available from Standard.
Sprout Social pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Sprout Social?

The alternatives to Sprout Social in this directory are Hootsuite, Agorapulse, Sendible, Vista Social, SocialPilot, Iconosquare, Later and Sked Social. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Sprout Social.

Is there a free alternative to Sprout Social?

Yes. Iconosquare has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Sprout Social alternatives work on macOS?

The Sprout Social listing does not include a macOS app. Vista Social lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.