Sprout Social Essentials
The Sprout Social Essentials plan costs $79 per seat / month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly).
What the plan includes
Publishing for up to 5 social profiles, optimal send times, profile and post reports, and 100 Trellis AI credits a month.
As stated on sproutsocial.comThe plans either side of it
- Standard$199 per seat / month, billed annually ($249 billed monthly)one above
5 social profiles, the consolidated inbox, collaboration tools, keyword and location monitoring, and review management.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Agorapulse | $79 a month | No |
| NapoleonCat | $79 a month | No |
| Socialinsider | $82.50 a month | No |
| Statusbrew | $69 a month | No |
Each tool’s own starting price, within a quarter of what this plan costs. A starting price is not the same plan, so read what each one includes before weighing them against each other.
Sprout Social Essentials questions
How much is the Sprout Social Essentials plan?
The Sprout Social Essentials plan costs $79 per seat / month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly). Publishing for up to 5 social profiles, optimal send times, profile and post reports, and 100 Trellis AI credits a month.
Is it worth moving from Essentials to Standard?
That depends on what you need. Standard costs $199 per seat / month, billed annually ($249 billed monthly) and adds 5 social profiles, the consolidated inbox, collaboration tools, keyword and location monitoring, and review management. The listing is what each plan states; neither plan is graded on its own.
Does Sprout Social have a free plan or a trial?
There is no free plan, but there is a 30-day free trial, no credit card required.
When was this checked?
Nov 9, 2026, against https://sproutsocial.com/pricing/. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.