# Echobox, Meltwater vs Sprout Social Comparison

| | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 99 | 2,658 | 6,604 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (63.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (41.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (44.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | Starting at $79.00 1 user/per month (billed annually) | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Echobox

Pros:
- Multi-platform (2 reviews)
- Post Scheduling (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (2 reviews)
- High Pricing (2 reviews)

### Meltwater

Pros:
- Ease of Use (190 reviews)
- Features (156 reviews)

Cons:
- Improvement Needed (90 reviews)
- Learning Curve (63 reviews)

### Sprout Social

Pros:
- Ease of Use (1875 reviews)
- Post Scheduling (1233 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (749 reviews)
- Limited Features (548 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (70 reviews) | 7.9 (2175 reviews) | 8.5 (5587 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (70 reviews) | 7.9 (2279 reviews) | 8.8 (5652 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (41 reviews) | 7.9 (1246 reviews) | 8.7 (3996 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.8 (36 reviews) | 8.1 (933 reviews) | 8.8 (2322 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.5 (69 reviews) | 8.6 (2098 reviews) | 8.6 (4991 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (35 reviews) | 8.4 (939 reviews) | 8.7 (2286 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (64 reviews) | 8.0 (2149 reviews) | 8.9 (5454 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Echobox

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Meltwater

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Sprout Social

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Essentials

Price: Starting at $79.00 1 user/per month (billed annually)

Description: Created for social media professionals focused on simplifying publishing workflows.

Key Features:
- Connect up to 5 social profiles
- Increase your visibility with optimal send times
- Track performance with profile and post-level reporting

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/sprout-social/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Social Media Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Echobox** | 8.0/10 | 28 |
| **Meltwater** | 7.6/10 | 659 |
| **Sprout Social** | 7.3/10 | 3728 |

#### Social Analytics

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Competitor Analysis** | 6.9 (17 reviews) | 7.8 (531 reviews) | 7.7 (2989 reviews) | 
| **Follower Analysis** | 7.2 (17 reviews) | 7.7 (514 reviews) | 7.8 (3159 reviews) | 
| **Post Performance** | 9.3 (25 reviews) | 8.0 (521 reviews) | 8.8 (3416 reviews) | 
| **Paid Campaign Tracking** | Feature Not Available | 6.8 (377 reviews) | 7.2 (2604 reviews) | 
| **Attribution** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 7.0 (2607 reviews) | 
| **Hashtag Analytics** | 7.5 (10 reviews) | 7.5 (394 reviews) | 7.3 (2369 reviews) | 
| **Sentiment Analysis** | 6.8 (10 reviews) | 7.1 (428 reviews) | 7.1 (2310 reviews) | 

#### Reports & Dashboards

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Report Customizability** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 7.7 (551 reviews) | 8.1 (3252 reviews) | 
| **Report Exporting** | 8.4 (22 reviews) | 8.0 (569 reviews) | 8.5 (3282 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 7.9 (483 reviews) | 8.5 (3173 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Social Media Analytics

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 6.2 (891 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 6.3 (891 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 6.2 (878 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 6.3 (886 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 6.3 (889 reviews) | 

### Social Media Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Echobox** | 9.2/10 | 57 |
| **Meltwater** | 7.3/10 | 311 |
| **Sprout Social** | 7.5/10 | 4798 |

#### Content & Collaboration

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Content Calendar** | 9.4 (41 reviews) | 8.1 (239 reviews) | 8.9 (3250 reviews) | 
| **Content Library** | 8.9 (40 reviews) | 7.3 (211 reviews) | 7.9 (2932 reviews) | 
| **Shared Inbox** | Feature Not Available | 7.3 (202 reviews) | 8.2 (3043 reviews) | 
| **Approval Workflows** | 9.2 (28 reviews) | 7.5 (204 reviews) | 8.0 (2924 reviews) | 
| **Users and Permissions** | 9.6 (42 reviews) | 8.0 (229 reviews) | 8.3 (3021 reviews) | 
| **Content Creation** | 9.6 (31 reviews) | 7.6 (211 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Social Management

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Social Analytics** | 9.1 (46 reviews) | 8.3 (285 reviews) | 8.6 (4470 reviews) | 
| **Social Publishing** | 9.6 (56 reviews) | 7.8 (272 reviews) | 8.9 (4528 reviews) | 
| **Campaign Optimization** | 9.2 (42 reviews) | 7.4 (237 reviews) | 8.1 (3846 reviews) | 
| **Social Engagement** | 9.0 (51 reviews) | 7.9 (276 reviews) | 8.5 (4291 reviews) | 
| **Social Ads** | Feature Not Available | 6.5 (208 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Campaign Planning** | 9.4 (26 reviews) | 7.1 (208 reviews) | 8.0 (2925 reviews) | 
| **Hashtag Capabilites** | 7.7 (14 reviews) | 7.3 (100 reviews) | 7.5 (2506 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Social Media Management

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 5.8 (24 reviews) | 6.2 (1062 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Feature Not Available | 6.0 (24 reviews) | 6.4 (1053 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 6.6 (1073 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 6.5 (1046 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 6.4 (1035 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 6.4 (1036 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 6.2 (23 reviews) | 6.5 (1035 reviews) | 

### Media Monitoring

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Echobox** | N/A | N/A |
| **Meltwater** | 7.3/10 | 819 |
| **Sprout Social** | N/A | N/A |

#### Media Channels

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Broadcast Media** | Not enough data | 7.3 (643 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Print Media** | Not enough data | 7.3 (665 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Online Media** | Not enough data | 8.5 (744 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Geographic Coverage

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Local Media** | Not enough data | 7.8 (709 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **National Media** | Not enough data | 8.3 (718 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **International Media** | Not enough data | 7.6 (643 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Keyword Targeting** | Not enough data | 8.2 (722 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Feeds and Alerts** | Not enough data | 8.1 (703 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Reports** | Not enough data | 7.9 (710 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.0 (738 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Media Monitoring

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 6.3 (82 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 6.3 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 6.2 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 6.3 (80 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.6 (290 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.6 (283 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Audience Intelligence Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Echobox** | N/A | N/A |
| **Meltwater** | 7.7/10 | 53 |
| **Sprout Social** | N/A | N/A |

#### Audiences

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Audience Insights** | Not enough data | 8.0 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Influencer Identification** | Not enough data | 7.3 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Buyer Personas** | Not enough data | 7.0 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Segmentation** | Not enough data | 7.4 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Data Analysis

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Network Analysis** | Not enough data | 7.5 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.2 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Visualizations** | Not enough data | 8.1 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Filtering** | Not enough data | 8.0 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Marketing Integrations** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Ad Integrations** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Data Exporting** | Not enough data | 7.9 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Audience Intelligence Platforms

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Social Media Listening Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Echobox** | N/A | N/A |
| **Meltwater** | 7.5/10 | 977 |
| **Sprout Social** | 7.4/10 | 2246 |

#### Monitoring & Listening

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Social Measurement** | Not enough data | 8.1 (819 reviews) | 8.5 (1919 reviews) | 
| **Influencer Identification** | Not enough data | 7.3 (706 reviews) | 7.0 (1433 reviews) | 
| **Brand Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.2 (543 reviews) | 8.1 (1246 reviews) | 
| **Keyword Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.3 (531 reviews) | 7.9 (1203 reviews) | 
| **Trend Analysis** | Not enough data | 7.8 (498 reviews) | 7.7 (1174 reviews) | 
| **Competitor Analysis** | Not enough data | 7.9 (484 reviews) | 7.8 (1197 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Social Media Listening Tools

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 6.5 (84 reviews) | 6.4 (386 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 6.5 (87 reviews) | 6.5 (401 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 6.3 (82 reviews) | 6.4 (385 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 6.4 (388 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 6.5 (388 reviews) | 

#### Data Management & Analysis

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sentiment Analysis** | Not enough data | 6.9 (788 reviews) | 7.5 (1219 reviews) | 
| **Social Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.0 (815 reviews) | 8.6 (2022 reviews) | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.1 (489 reviews) | 8.1 (1235 reviews) | 
| **Advanced Data Filtering** | Not enough data | 7.9 (482 reviews) | 7.8 (1137 reviews) | 

### Influencer Marketing Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Echobox** | N/A | N/A |
| **Meltwater** | 7.2/10 | 222 |
| **Sprout Social** | N/A | N/A |

#### Influencer Marketing

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Influencer Recruitment** | Not enough data | 7.8 (206 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Influencer Scoring** | Not enough data | 7.8 (206 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Audience Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.0 (211 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Influencer Segmentation** | Not enough data | 7.7 (199 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Influencer Collaboration** | Not enough data | 7.4 (197 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User-Generated Content (UGC) Management** | Not enough data | 6.9 (162 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Approval** | Not enough data | 7.4 (170 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Campaign Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.0 (199 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | Not enough data | 7.9 (200 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Importing and Exporting Tools** | Not enough data | 7.7 (185 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Influencer Whitelisting** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Influencer Compensation** | Not enough data | 6.7 (148 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Social Commerce** | Not enough data | 6.7 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **E-Commerce Integration** | Not enough data | 6.3 (115 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Influencer Marketing Platforms

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 5.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 6.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Social Customer Service

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Echobox** | N/A | N/A |
| **Meltwater** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sprout Social** | 7.8/10 | 1644 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (867 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (851 reviews) | 

#### Process

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mentions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (1476 reviews) | 
| **Tickets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (1250 reviews) | 
| **Macros** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (1012 reviews) | 

#### Channels

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Email** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Social** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1528 reviews) | 
| **Live Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Phone** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Insight

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (1128 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (1442 reviews) | 
| **Visitor Activity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Help Desk** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### PR Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Echobox** | N/A | N/A |
| **Meltwater** | 6.7/10 | 159 |
| **Sprout Social** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.6 (154 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.7 (153 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Echobox** | N/A | N/A |
| **Meltwater** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sprout Social** | N/A | N/A |

#### AI Visibility & Tracking

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Mention Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Search Ranking Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Sentiment & Brand Analysis

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Sentiment Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Hallucination Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Competitive Benchmarking

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Industry AI Sentiment Benchmarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Competitor AI Presence Comparison** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI Content Optimization

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Semantic Optimization for AI Models** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **AI-Driven Content Recommendations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting & Alerts

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time AI Mention Alerts** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **AI Visibility Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Media and Influencer Targeting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Echobox** | N/A | N/A |
| **Meltwater** | 7.4/10 | 530 |
| **Sprout Social** | N/A | N/A |

#### Database

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Media Database** | Not enough data | 7.9 (490 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Contact/Campaign Management** | Not enough data | 7.9 (416 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Newsroom** | Not enough data | 8.0 (390 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Outreach

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Media Distribution** | Not enough data | 8.1 (433 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **PR Planner** | Not enough data | 7.5 (146 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Social Media Services** | Not enough data | 7.7 (349 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.5 (486 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Response Desk** | Not enough data | 8.3 (362 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Impact Measurement** | Not enough data | 8.1 (413 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Media and Influencer Targeting

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 5.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 6.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 6.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 6.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 6.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### User Rights/Roles

| Feature | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | 7.7 (305 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Team Collaboration** | Not enough data | 8.0 (327 reviews) | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Social Media Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-mgmt), [Social Media Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-analytics)


**Unique to Meltwater (8):** [Audience Intelligence Platforms ](https://www.g2.com/categories/audience-intelligence-platforms), [Social Media Suites](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-suites), [Social Media Listening Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-listening-tools), [Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/answer-engine-optimization-aeo), [Influencer Marketing Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/influencer-marketing-platforms), [Media Monitoring Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/media-monitoring), [Media and Influencer Targeting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/media-and-influencer-targeting), [PR Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pr-analytics)

**Unique to Sprout Social (3):** [Social Media Suites](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-suites), [Social Media Listening Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-listening-tools), [Social Customer Service Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-customer-service)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Echobox | Meltwater | Sprout Social | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 63.9% | 41.3% | 44.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 32.0% | 38.0% | 37.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 4.1% | 20.7% | 17.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Echobox

- **Online Media:** 44.3%
- **Newspapers:** 14.4%
- **Publishing:** 11.3%
- **Media Production:** 9.3%
- **Broadcast Media:** 6.2%
- **Sports:** 4.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.1%
- **Internet:** 2.1%
- **Writing and Editing:** 1.0%
- **International Trade and Development:** 1.0%
- **Other:** 4.1%

#### Meltwater

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 15.2%
- **Public Relations and Communications:** 14.7%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 6.9%
- **Higher Education:** 5.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.1%
- **Financial Services:** 2.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.3%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.1%
- **Computer Software:** 1.9%
- **Education Management:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 44.2%

#### Sprout Social

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 20.4%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 6.3%
- **Higher Education:** 5.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.8%
- **Financial Services:** 3.2%
- **Computer Software:** 3.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.9%
- **Retail:** 2.4%
- **Public Relations and Communications:** 2.4%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 47.8%

---
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## Top Discussions

### Echobox

- Title: [Is Echobox legit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-echobox-legit) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Absolutely yes!"
- Title: [Can I please make a suggestion to improve user experience?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26354-can-i-please-make-a-suggestion-to-improve-user-experience) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "I would like to second this. A monthly look at analytics would be a good addition."
- Title: [What does Echobox do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-echobox-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Echobox is finding a peace of your content that match social media trending topics in real time"
- Title: [How do i use it with INstagram](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26723-how-do-i-use-it-with-instagram) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Tribune Online,

You can use Echobox to post articles to your Instagram feed or to an Instagram Story, as well as to share photos to your Instagram..."

### Meltwater

- Title: [How do I make Meltwater work for our organization?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-make-meltwater-work-for-our-organization) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I find it helpful to make customized reporter/influencer lists (based on geography, issue, etc). Makes it easy to do rapid-response outreach."
- Title: [How much does meltwater cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-meltwater-cost) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Depends on the exact tools within the platform you want to use and size of organization.  We are a very small marketing team of a public library, so our cost..."
- Title: [How soon will sysomos and meltwater fully be integrated?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-soon-will-sysomos-and-meltwater-fully-be-integrated) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Janay. Sorry I don't know the answer to that question. Hopefully a Meltwater rep or someone else can answer it. I suggest simply contacting Meltwater..."
- Title: [Meltwater vs CisionOne for a PR team that needs solid media monitoring and reporting without a complex setup or a per-outlet pricing model that makes costs unpredictable?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/meltwater-vs-cisionone-for-a-pr-team-that-needs-solid-media-monitoring-and-reporting-without-a-complex-setup-or-a-per-outlet-pricing-model-that-makes-costs-unpredictable) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "<p>My split would be Meltwater for stronger all-around monitoring and analytics, CisionOne for teams that will genuinely use the wider Cision media-relations..."
- Title: [How many influencers are on Klear?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-many-influencers-are-on-klear) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."

### Sprout Social

- Title: [Is there a place of education for users?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15585-is-there-a-place-of-education-for-users) — 7 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "General education: https://sproutsocial.com/insights/webinars/ and overall intro webinar:..."
- Title: [Is Sprout Social legit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-sprout-social-legit) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes!"
- Title: [Does Sprout Social have a free plan?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-sprout-social-have-a-free-plan) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No"
- Title: [How can I access a more affordable reasonably priced membership with Sprout Social](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-access-a-more-affordable-reasonably-priced-membership-with-sprout-social) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "The best option? Get directly in contact with a sales rep. They'll be able to offer you a custom-made offer that suits your needs and budget. 
"
- Title: [What can sprout social do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-sprout-social-do) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It’s a great tool for social listening "

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/echobox-vs-meltwater-vs-sprout-social)