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Sprout Social

Social media management and optimization

RANKED #2 · TOP 10 SOCIAL LISTENING TOOLSLISTERSCORE 92.7

A social media management platform featuring robust listening tools, publishing, and customer care features.

Pricing from	$199/seat/month
Best for	Social media management
Website	sprout-social.com

Company facts

Founded	2010
Headquarters	Chicago, USA
Social profiles	LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok

Facilities and features

Published pricing
Integrations

What stands out

The AI tool leverages AI to reply with speed and empathy.

“Leverage AI to reply with speed and empathy, creating consistent, high-quality experiences at scale.”Sprout Social, own website

Sprout Social provides analytics that reveal insights informing business goals.

“Access analytics that reveal insights that inform business goals and showcase your impact.”Sprout Social, own website

Strengths and trade-offs

Unified inbox for all social channels
Detailed and exportable reports

Additional fees for listening add-ons
Per-seat pricing can scale quickly

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How Sprout Social ranks

#5 in AI social listening tools for agencies

How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 18; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 8.

“Listening Leverage AI to uncover critical insights from millions of unfiltered conversations”Sprout Social, own website

“Sprout Social s x Sprout Social s facebook Sprout Social s substack Platform Platform Engagement Publishing Analytics Premium analytics Listening Influencer marketing Employee advocacy AI and automation NewsWhip Pricing Solutions Solutions Enterprise Agencies Small and medium businesses…”Sprout Social, own website

#9 in AI social listening tools with a free trial

How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 18; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 8.

“In addition to posting and engaging, these network integrations also enable you to tap into global conversations around your brand and industry to identify trends, extract critical insights and stay ahead of the competition.”Sprout Social, own website

“Try Sprout free for 30 days No credit card required.”Sprout Social, own website

#9 in AI social media tools for ecommerce

How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 18; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 8.

“Leverage AI to reply with speed and empathy, creating consistent, high-quality experiences at scale.”Sprout Social, own website

“Social media management Customer care Social storefronts Social insights Brand awareness Team efficiency Influencer strategy Trust and compliance Industries Travel and Hospitality Computer and Software Retail Higher Education Public Sector Integrations Integrations Facebook X Instagram LinkedIn…”Sprout Social, own website

#7 in AI social media tools for enterprises

How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 18; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 8.

“Leverage AI to reply with speed and empathy, creating consistent, high-quality experiences at scale. Engage with customers”Sprout Social, own website

“Designed for organizations with large-scale social media operations Custom Schedule a demo Everything in Advanced, plus:”Sprout Social, own website

Alternatives to Sprout Social

Brandwatch Understand and engage your consumers	#1 in Top 10 Social Listening Tools	95.0
Hootsuite Manage all your social media in one place	#3 in Top 10 Social Listening Tools	90.3
Talkwalker AI-powered consumer intelligence and media monitoring platform	#4 in Top 10 Social Listening Tools	88.0
Mentionlytics Real-time social listening and sentiment analysis for growing brands	#5 in Top 10 Social Listening Tools	85.7
Semrush Online visibility and marketing analytics	#6 in Top 10 Social Listening Tools	83.3
Meltwater Media intelligence and PR solutions	#7 in Top 10 Social Listening Tools	81.0

Questions about Sprout Social

How much does Sprout Social cost?

Lister lists Sprout Social's pricing as: $199/seat/month.

Who is Sprout Social best for?

Sprout Social is best for social media management.

Where does Sprout Social rank?

Sprout Social is ranked #2 in Top 10 Social Listening Tools (Lister Score 92.7), #3 in Top 10 Social Media Management (Lister Score 90.3), #4 in Top 10 AI Social-Media Content Schedulers (Lister Score 88.0), #5 in AI social listening tools for agencies (Lister Score 86.0), #5 in Top 10 AI Content Calendars for Creators (Lister Score 85.7), #5 in Top 10 Social Media Management Tools (Lister Score 88.0), #6 in Top 10 Brand Monitoring (Lister Score 83.3), #7 in AI social media tools for enterprises (Lister Score 86.0), #7 in Top 10 AI Content Calendars (Lister Score 81.0), #7 in Top 10 AI Social Media Post Generators (Lister Score 81.0), #8 in Top 10 Content Calendar Tools (Lister Score 78.7), #8 in Top 10 Reputation Management Software (Lister Score 78.7), #9 in AI social listening tools with a free trial (Lister Score 86.0), #9 in AI social media tools for ecommerce (Lister Score 86.0) and #9 in Top 10 AI Hashtag Generators (Lister Score 76.3).

What are the best alternatives to Sprout Social?

The closest alternatives on Lister are Brandwatch (#1 in Top 10 Social Listening Tools), Hootsuite (#3 in Top 10 Social Listening Tools) and Talkwalker (#4 in Top 10 Social Listening Tools).

Where is Sprout Social based?

Sprout Social is headquartered in Chicago, USA, and was founded in 2010.

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