Compare Facebook Pages Manager and Sprout Social 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (45.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0/ month
Starting at $199.00 1 user/per month (billed annually)
Facebook Pages Manager
Star Rating
(1,602)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0/ month
Learn more about Facebook Pages ManagerSprout Social
Star Rating
(3,914)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $199.00 1 user/per month (billed annually)
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Sprout Social excels in its Content Calendar feature, scoring 9.1, which allows for seamless scheduling and planning of posts, while Facebook Pages Manager, with a score of 8.4, offers a more basic calendar functionality that some users find less intuitive.
- Reviewers mention that Sprout Social's Quality of Support is significantly higher, rated at 8.7, compared to Facebook Pages Manager's 6.9. Users appreciate the responsive customer service and extensive resources available with Sprout Social.
- G2 users highlight that Sprout Social's Social Analytics capabilities, particularly in Post Performance analysis (8.8), provide deeper insights than Facebook Pages Manager, which, while strong in Social Publishing (9.0), lacks the same level of analytical depth.
- Users on G2 report that Sprout Social's Approval Workflows (8.1) are more robust, allowing for better team collaboration and content approval processes, whereas Facebook Pages Manager's similar feature (8.2) is seen as less comprehensive.
- Reviewers mention that while Facebook Pages Manager offers a free entry-level price, Sprout Social's starting price of $199.00 is justified by its extensive features and higher ratings in areas like Campaign Optimization (8.2) and Social Engagement (8.6), which are crucial for businesses looking to enhance their social media strategy.
- Users say that Sprout Social's Sentiment Analysis (7.6) and Social Reporting (8.7) features provide more actionable insights compared to Facebook Pages Manager, which some users find lacking in depth and usability for tracking brand sentiment effectively.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Sprout Social
Standard
Starting at $199.00
1 user/per month (billed annually)
- 5 social profiles
- All-in-one social inbox
- Social content calendar
Free Trial
Facebook Pages Manager
No trial information availableSprout Social
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
1,358
8.5
3,487
Ease of Use
8.3
1,373
8.8
3,523
Ease of Setup
8.6
777
8.7
2,098
Ease of Admin
8.4
783
8.8
1,610
Quality of Support
6.9
1,099
8.7
3,123
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
707
8.8
1,572
Product Direction (% positive)
7.2
1,336
8.9
3,423
Features by Category
Social Analytics
Not enough data
7.9(won by default)
1762
Not enough data
7.9(won by default)
1945
Not enough data
8.8(won by default)
2105
Not enough data
7.4(won by default)
1427
Not enough data
7.4(won by default)
1446
Not enough data
7.7(won by default)
1201
Not enough data
7.4(won by default)
1140
Reports & Dashboards
Not enough data
8.1(won by default)
1960
Not enough data
8.6(won by default)
2034
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
1877
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Content & Collaboration
8.4
115
9.0
1756
8.1
110
8.0
1573
8.2
120
8.3
1614
8.2
99
8.1
1537
8.6
119
8.4
1640
8.1
60
Feature Not Available
Social Management
8.5
1100
8.7
2741
9.0
1130
8.9
2732
8.8
1080
8.2
2390
8.8
1127
8.6
2694
8.3
1018
Feature Not Available
7.8
56
8.1
1471
8.3
7
7.7
1066
Monitoring & Listening
Not enough data
8.6
1395
Not enough data
7.1
939
Not enough data
8.3
699
Not enough data
8.1
684
Not enough data
7.9
661
Not enough data
8.1
688
Data Management & Analysis
Not enough data
7.6
706
Not enough data
8.7
1464
Not enough data
8.2
729
Not enough data
8.0
638
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
456
Not enough data
7.3
449
Process
Not enough data
8.6
1023
Not enough data
8.2
821
Not enough data
7.9
588
Channels
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
1077
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Insight
Not enough data
7.6
712
Not enough data
8.6
1005
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Facebook Pages Manager and Sprout Social are categorized as Social Media Management
Unique Categories
Facebook Pages Manager has no unique categories
Sprout Social is categorized as Social Customer Service, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Suites, and Social Media Listening Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Facebook Pages Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sprout Social
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
13.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.8%
Higher Education
4.0%
Education Management
3.9%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.5%
Other
70.7%
Marketing and Advertising
21.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.2%
Higher Education
4.7%
Information Technology and Services
3.9%
Financial Services
3.4%
Other
60.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Facebook Pages Manager
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Daniel J.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Pages Manager makes it easy to monitor and post to your Facebook Pages. I use it for our work page and a few of my personal pages as well. It's nice to have them all in once place and be able to manage them all from within the app. The Insights section is...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Wine and Spirits
Missing features that would be nice, like album uploads. Analytics are limited (just use the desktop version).
Sprout Social
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Stephany S.
Verified User in Gambling & Casinos
The incredibly clean UI makes this tool a breeze to use for daily social media monitoring. Up to 50 different channels can be added to the platform, making it very easy for a community manager to respond quickly for multiple brands. Teams also have the...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Mateusz P.
Verified User in Sporting Goods
Firstly, the features are a bit lacking. Sprout Social pulls @mentions and #hashtags into the feed but photo tags and other social media tags are not pulled in by Sprout Social requiring you to log into each social media channel and check. Secondly, the...
Daniel J.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Pages Manager makes it easy to monitor and post to your Facebook Pages. I use it for our work page and a few of my personal pages as well. It's nice to have them all in once place and be able to manage them all from within the app. The Insights section is...
Stephany S.
Verified User in Gambling & Casinos
The incredibly clean UI makes this tool a breeze to use for daily social media monitoring. Up to 50 different channels can be added to the platform, making it very easy for a community manager to respond quickly for multiple brands. Teams also have the...
Verified User in Wine and Spirits
Missing features that would be nice, like album uploads. Analytics are limited (just use the desktop version).
Mateusz P.
Verified User in Sporting Goods
Firstly, the features are a bit lacking. Sprout Social pulls @mentions and #hashtags into the feed but photo tags and other social media tags are not pulled in by Sprout Social requiring you to log into each social media channel and check. Secondly, the...
Discussions
I notice that at times there are posts that are more highly viewed than others, and I can't figure out the exact trick. Any suggestions?
3 comments
KC
It could also depend on how many post you’re making in a day. The more you post, the further down the post moves and most people only scroll down so far then...Read more
3rd party solutions?
2 comments
BE
That's great news Eric!
@Jon the top tools I'd recommend are SimplyMeasured, SocialBakers and SproutSocial (though the latter isn't as comprehensive as the...Read more
How to change company group into company page
2 comments
SS
Right now it's not possible to convert Facebook groups into pageRead more
Is there a place of education for users?
6 comments
EC
I'm sorry, but the text you provided is a URL, which does not contain any content in an unknown language for translation. If you have a specific text in an...Read more
How can I access a more affordable reasonably priced membership with Sprout Social
3 comments
RS
Feel free to chat us directly at Sprout and we can get you in touch with a team member who can walk through your specific use case for you and the best...Read more
Is Sprout Social legit?
3 comments
JG
Definitely! Very useful and intuitive platform to manage and analyze social media.Read more
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