Sprout Social Pricing Explorer

Sprout Social Pricing Explorer

Sprout Social Pricing Explorer

Compare plans, estimate costs, and benchmark against competitors.

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Users:
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Key Takeaways

  • Professional: $249/user/mo (annual) for 5 profiles.
  • Per-user pricing — scales with team size.
  • No free plan: 30-day trial only.
  • Annual = ~17% off (2 months free).
  • AI + Listening: Included in Advanced+.
  • Enterprise-grade: Stronger analytics than Hootsuite, pricier than Buffer.

Plans & Prices

PlanFrom (/user/mo)ProfilesUsers
Trial$0 (30 days)51
Standard$199 annual / $249 monthly51+
Professional$249 annual / $299 monthly101+
Advanced$399 annual / $499 monthly10+1+
EnterpriseCustomUnlimited5+

Competitor Comparison

Plan:
Billing:
Users:
ToolMapped tierPricing basisMonthly cost
Sprout SocialProfessional$249/user
HootsuiteTeam$249/mo
BufferTeam$6/user
AgorapulseMedium$79/user
BrandwatchConsumer IntelligenceCustom

Gotchas

  • No free plan; trial only.
  • Profiles limited per plan (5–10).
  • Advanced AI & listening locked to higher tiers.

Average Ratings

G2 Rating: 4.4 / 5 (3,800+ reviews)

Capterra: 4.5 / 5 (2,900+ reviews)

Based on verified reviews as of 2025.

Common Complaints

  • High cost for small teams.
  • Steep learning curve.
  • Support slow for non-Enterprise.

Common Praises

  • Best-in-class reporting & analytics.
  • AI-powered sentiment & insights.
  • Clean, modern interface.

Plans & Prices

PlanFrom (/user/mo)ProfilesUsers
Trial$0 (30 days)51
Standard$199 annual / $249 monthly51+
Professional$249 annual / $299 monthly101+
Advanced$399 annual / $499 monthly10+1+
EnterpriseCustomUnlimited5+

Add-ons

Add-onWhat it doesImpact on priceBest for
AI AssistSmart replies, content suggestions.Included in Advanced+High-volume teams.
Premium AnalyticsCustom reports, competitor tracking.Included in Professional+Agencies.
Employee AdvocacyCurate employee content.Enterprise add-onLarge brands.

When to buy

  • Need deep analytics & AI.
  • Team >3 with 10+ profiles.

When to skip

  • Solo or basic scheduling.
  • Budget under $200/mo.

Tip: Start with trial; annual saves ~17%.

Usage & Limits

MeterThresholdsHow pricing changesControl tactic
Profiles5–10 per planUpgrade tierConsolidate inactive accounts.
Users1+ per planPer-user scalingAssign roles efficiently.
PostsUnlimitedNo overageSchedule in bulk.
MessagesUnlimited inboxNo limitUse AI replies.