Sprout Social alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Sprout Social alternative for most people
AgorapulseComparable inbox and reporting for noticeably less per user.
Best Sprout Social alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
RebrandlyBranded short links on your own domain for campaign tracking.
Best Sprout Social alternative for Mac
Vista SocialMany of the same features, including inbox and listening, at lower prices.
Best Sprout Social alternative for Windows
Vista SocialMany of the same features, including inbox and listening, at lower prices.
Best Sprout Social alternative for iPhone and Android
HootsuiteSimilar all-in-one scope with a bigger integration directory.
Best Sprout Social alternative for working in the browser
EmplifiEnterprise 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.