Hootsuite vs Sprout Social
| Hootsuite | Sprout Social | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | $99/mo | $79/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Android, iOS |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | $79/mo |
| Social accounts | 10 | 5 |
| Supported networks | Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, WhatsApp, Pinterest, Google Business Profile, Bluesky | X, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, Bluesky, Threads, WhatsApp |
| Social inbox | Yes | Yes |
| Approval workflow | No | Yes |
| Analytics level | standard | basic |
| Team users | 1 | — |
Both are listed in Best Social Media Management Tools, Best Social Media Advocacy Software, Best Social Media Scheduling Software, Best Social Media Customer Service Software, Best AI Social Media Management Software. On The Geeks Club, Sprout Social scores higher on our published basis.