At a glance
- Essentials starts at $79 per seat
- Standard costs $199 per seat annually
- Smart Inbox and review management
- Listening and Premium Analytics are add-ons
What is it?
Sprout Social connects publishing with a sophisticated inbox, contact context, monitoring and executive-ready analytics. It is designed for organizations where social is a customer-care and intelligence channel.
The main objection is cost: Professional is $299 per seat monthly on annual billing, and several intelligence products are additional purchases.
Key features
- Smart Inbox and contact history
- Optimal send times and publishing calendar
- Competitor, paid and tag analytics
- Listening, advocacy and influencer add-ons
Pricing and plans
Essentials
$79/seat/mo annual
5 profiles and publishing-focused features.
Standard
$199/seat/mo annual
5 profiles, Smart Inbox, monitoring and reviews.
Professional
$299/seat/mo annual
Unlimited profiles, approvals and competitor insights.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Excellent engagement and analytics depth
- Mature enterprise workflows
- Strong customer-care integrations
Cons
- High per-seat cost
- Important products are add-ons
- Overkill for simple scheduling
Our verdict
Sprout Social is credible for teams that can connect social operations to measurable care and intelligence outcomes. dopost is the practical alternative for publishing teams without enterprise requirements.
Comparison with dopost
| Area | Sprout Social | dopost |
|---|---|---|
| Paid entry | $79 per seat/month annually | €12/month Creator |
| Positioning | Enterprise care and intelligence | Accessible planning and publishing |
| Trial/free | 30-day trial | Ongoing free plan |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Sprout Social cost?
Essentials starts at $79 per seat monthly when billed annually; core suites rise to $199, $299 and $399 per seat.
Is Sprout Social free?
No ongoing free plan is advertised, but most plans offer a 30-day trial.
What is a cheaper Sprout Social alternative?
dopost covers core calendar and publishing needs from free, with paid plans from €12 monthly.
Sources and methodology
This editorial review is based on the vendor's public website, pricing page and help documentation. We do not invent user quotes or ratings, and outbound vendor links are marked nofollow.