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Top Social Media Management like Sprout Social

The most popular alternative to Sprout Social is Agorapulse, which has a free version. Other great alternatives to Sprout Social are Buffer, Planable, and Metricool.

Most alternatives to Sprout Social are in the Social Media Management category, compared here by price, platform and features.

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  1. Agorapulse

    4.2(161) · App Store

    Agorapulse is a social media management tool founded in France that brings publishing, a unified inbox, social listening and reporting into one interface. Its inbox lets teams process comments, mentions and messages like email, with assignment and saved replies, and its reports can tie social activity to website traffic and conversions. Agencies use it for client approvals and shared calendars.

    10 Agorapulse alternatives

    Pros

    • Unified inbox handles comments and messages like email
    • Reports can tie social activity to website traffic and conversions
    • Client approvals and shared calendars suit agencies

    Cons

    • Per-user pricing gets costly as teams grow
    • The free plan is very limited
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Social Media Management
    Platforms
    WebiPhoneAndroid
    Features
    AnalyticsContent calendarPost schedulingTeam collaborationUnified social inbox
    Visit websiteMore about Agorapulse

  2. Buffer

    4.7(34.6K) · App Store

    Buffer lets individuals and small teams schedule posts across the main social networks, collaborate on drafts and track engagement.

    12 Buffer alternatives

    Pros

    • Clean, simple interface for scheduling on major networks
    • Free plan for a few channels
    • Draft collaboration and engagement analytics

    Cons

    • Engagement tools are limited compared with full social suites
    • Per-channel pricing adds up with many accounts
    • Analytics are too basic for agency reporting
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Social Media Management
    Platforms
    WebiPhoneAndroid
    Features
    AI assistantAnalyticsPost schedulingTeam collaboration
    Visit websiteMore about Buffer

  3. Planable

    Planable is a collaboration tool where marketing teams and agencies draft social media posts, preview them as they will appear on each network and gather feedback and approvals from colleagues or clients. Posts can be commented on in context, moved through multi-level approval and then scheduled. It also handles other content such as blog posts and emails, and suits teams whose review cycles slow down publishing.

    8 Planable alternatives

    Pros

    • Realistic previews show posts as they will appear on each network
    • In-context comments and multi-level approvals
    • Also handles blog posts and emails

    Cons

    • Lighter on analytics and engagement than full social suites
    • The free plan caps the number of posts
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Social Media Management
    Platforms
    Web
    Features
    Content calendarPost schedulingReal-time collaborationTeam collaboration
    Visit websiteMore about Planable

  4. Metricool

    2.7(112) · App Store

    Metricool combines scheduling, analytics and ad reporting for social networks, blogs and ad accounts, popular with freelancers and agencies.

    10 Metricool alternatives

    Pros

    • Scheduling, analytics and ad reporting in one tool
    • Covers blogs and ad accounts alongside social networks
    • Free plan for a single brand

    Cons

    • The interface packs a lot of data and can feel busy
    • Advanced reports and integrations require paid plans
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Social Media Management
    Platforms
    WebiPhoneAndroid
    Features
    AnalyticsCompetitor benchmarkingPost scheduling
    Visit websiteMore about Metricool

Sprout Social vs its alternatives at a glance

Pricing, platforms and the key features of Sprout Social, compared with its most popular alternatives.

Sprout Social vs its alternatives at a glance
AppPricingPlatformsAnalyticsContent calendarPost schedulingTeam collaborationUnified social inbox
Sprout SocialFree trialWeb, iPhone, Android
AgorapulseFreemiumWeb, iPhone, Android
BufferFreemiumWeb, iPhone, Android
PlanableFreemiumWeb
MetricoolFreemiumWeb, iPhone, Android

Sprout Social alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Sprout Social?

The most popular alternative to Sprout Social is Agorapulse: Social media scheduling, inbox and reporting for teams and agencies. Other great alternatives are Buffer, Planable, and Metricool.

Is there a free alternative to Sprout Social?

Yes, 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including Agorapulse, Buffer, Planable, and Metricool.

Is there an open source alternative to Sprout Social?

No open source alternative to Sprout Social is listed yet.

Is Sprout Social free?

Sprout Social is a paid app that offers a free trial.

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