Sprout Social alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Sprout Social: expensive per-seat pricing, and listening and advocacy are paid add-ons. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Sprout Social, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Agorapulse currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Agorapulse	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	66.5

1. AgorapulseTop pick
Best for: Social and community managers who spend most of their day in the inbox
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from Sprout Social
Comparable inbox and reporting for noticeably less per user.
Pros
Fast, well-organised unified inbox with moderation rules
Social ROI reporting tied to web analytics
Cheaper than Sprout Social for similar core features
Cons
Per-user pricing grows with team size
Listening is limited on lower tiers
Fewer integrations than Hootsuite
Visit Agorapulse Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Agorapulse a good Sprout Social alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Starting price
$79 per user/month billed yearly ($99 monthly)
Checked Oct 25, 2026agorapulse.com(opens source in a new tab)
Professional plan
$119 per user/month billed yearly
Checked Oct 25, 2026agorapulse.com(opens source in a new tab)
Agency customers
3,000+ agencies
Checked Oct 25, 2026agorapulse.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan
1 user, 3 social profiles
Checked Oct 25, 2026agorapulse.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
30 days, no card required
Checked Oct 25, 2026agorapulse.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Sprout Social alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Sprout Social alternative for most people

Agorapulse

Comparable inbox and reporting for noticeably less per user.

Best Sprout Social alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Rebrandly

Branded short links on your own domain for campaign tracking.

Best Sprout Social alternative for Mac

Vista Social

Many of the same features, including inbox and listening, at lower prices.

Best Sprout Social alternative for Windows

Vista Social

Many of the same features, including inbox and listening, at lower prices.

Best Sprout Social alternative for iPhone and Android

Hootsuite

Similar all-in-one scope with a bigger integration directory.

Best Sprout Social alternative for working in the browser

Emplifi

Enterprise suite adding social commerce and customer care at scale.

Sprout Social alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Sprout Social?

Agorapulse ranks first right now. Comparable inbox and reporting for noticeably less per user. Hootsuite and Vista Social follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Sprout Social?

Yes. Agorapulse (free plan + paid) and Rebrandly (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Sprout Social?

None of the 7 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Sprout Social?

The complaints we hear most: expensive per-seat pricing; listening and advocacy are paid add-ons; overkill for solo users and very small teams.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Sprout Social, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.