Sprout Social vs Hootsuite

Sprout Social Essentials costs $79/seat/month vs Hootsuite Standard at $99/user/month, both billed annually.

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Cheaper alternative Sprout Social Essentials: $79 per seat/month · billed annually
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Price Essentials: $79 per seat/month · billed annuallySource
Higher plans available.
Standard: $99 per user/month · billed annuallySource
Higher plans available.
Best for Teams wanting publishing, engagement and reporting in one tool.
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Managing up to 10 social accounts from one calendar.
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Prices come from the companies’ official pricing pages, checked October 7, 2026.

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