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Sprout Social Pricing

Sprout Social costs from $199/mo up to $399/mo — about $2,388/year at the entry tier. There are 3 plans, and no free tier. That is above the $64/mo average for social media tools we track.

Sprout Social plans & prices

Every Sprout Social plan, what it includes, and who each one suits.

Standard

$199/mo
  • 5 profiles
  • Smart inbox
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Professional

$299/mo
  • Unlimited profiles
  • Competitive reports
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Advanced

$399/mo
  • Listening add-ons
  • Automation
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What Sprout Social costs over time

List price per plan, projected across a year. Annual prepayment is often discounted, so treat these as the ceiling rather than the final bill.

PlanPer month3 months12 months
Standard$199$597$2,388
ProfessionalPopular$299$897$3,588
Advanced$399$1,197$4,788

What each plan includes

Each tier builds on the one before it, so higher plans also include everything below them.

FeatureStandard
$199
Professional
$299
Advanced
$399
5 profiles
Smart inbox
Unlimited profiles
Competitive reports
Listening add-ons
Automation

Which Sprout Social plan should you choose?

On a budget → Standard ($199/mo)

The cheapest paid way in — $2,388 a year.

Most teams → Professional ($299/mo)

The plan Sprout Social positions as its best-value tier for Brands & agencies.

Scaling up → Advanced ($399/mo)

The full feature set — worth it once you need everything below the top row.

Is Sprout Social good value?

Across the 4 other social media tools we track, entry pricing averages $64/mo (from $29 to $99). Sprout Social starts at $199/moabove average.

Cheaper alternativeStarts atRating
BufferSimple, affordable social schedulingFree4.5/5
LaterVisual planner for Instagram & beyondFree4.4/5
SocialBeeCategory-based scheduling & recycling$29/mo4.6/5
HootsuiteVeteran all-in-one social media management$99/mo4.2/5

Hidden costs to budget for

  • • Per-seat plans multiply with team size — check whether the price above is per user.
  • • Headline prices usually assume annual billing; paying monthly costs more.
  • • Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are common paid add-ons.
  • • Watch for renewal pricing: introductory rates often rise at the second term.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Sprout Social cost?+

Sprout Social starts at $199 per month, running up to $399 per month on its top tier. There are 3 plans in total.

Does Sprout Social have a free plan?+

No — Sprout Social does not offer a permanently free plan. The cheapest way in is the Standard plan at $199/mo. Free trials may still be available.

How much is Sprout Social per year?+

At the Standard price of $199/mo, Sprout Social costs about $2,388 per year. Many vendors discount annual billing, so the real figure is often lower if you prepay.

Is Sprout Social expensive compared with other social media tools?+

The 4 other social media tools we track average $64/mo to start. Sprout Social's cheapest paid plan is $199/mo, which is above that average.

Are there hidden costs with Sprout Social?+

Headline prices often assume annual prepayment, and per-seat plans multiply with team size. Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are commonly paid add-ons — check these before you commit.