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At a Glance
Fanbooster
Fanbooster
Star Rating
(313)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$49 per month
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Sprout Social
Sprout Social
Star Rating
(3,822)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Information
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 Fanbooster also performs well with a score of 9.2, indicating strong capabilities in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Fanbooster outshines Sprout Social in Follower Analysis, with a score of 8.9 compared to Sprout's 8.0, highlighting Fanbooster's superior tools for understanding audience demographics and engagement.
  • G2 users indicate that Sprout Social's Social Engagement feature is robust, scoring 8.6, but Fanbooster slightly edges ahead with a score of 8.7, suggesting a more effective approach to interacting with followers.
  • Users on G2 report that Fanbooster's Social Reporting capabilities are impressive, achieving a score of 9.2, while Sprout Social's score of 8.7 indicates it may lack some advanced reporting features that users find valuable.
  • Reviewers say that Sprout Social's Approval Workflows score of 8.1 is decent, but Fanbooster's 8.5 suggests a more streamlined process for content approval, which is crucial for teams managing multiple contributors.
  • Users report that while both platforms offer Campaign Optimization tools, Fanbooster's score of 8.8 indicates a more effective approach to refining campaigns compared to Sprout Social's score of 8.2, which may leave some users wanting more.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Fanbooster
Standard Plan
$49
per month
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Sprout Social
Standard
Starting at $199.00
1 user/per month (billed annually)
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Free Trial
Fanbooster
Free Trial is available
Sprout Social
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
272
8.5
3,398
Ease of Use
8.6
271
8.8
3,431
Ease of Setup
8.7
172
8.7
2,012
Ease of Admin
9.0
174
8.8
1,588
Quality of Support
8.6
252
8.7
3,048
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
168
8.8
1,552
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
271
8.9
3,333
Features by Category
Social Media AnalyticsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.7
1,202
8.0
16,290
Social Analytics
8.4
128
7.9
1701
8.9
163
8.0
1884
8.9
171
8.8
2045
8.2
106
7.4
1368
8.6
125
7.4
1385
Not enough data
7.7
1140
Not enough data
7.4
1081
Reports & Dashboards
8.7
171
8.1
1899
9.0
176
8.7
1972
9.2
162
8.5
1815
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Social Media ManagementHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.7
935
8.4
20,418
Content & Collaboration
9.2
15
9.0
1684
8.6
15
8.0
1502
9.1
13
8.3
1543
8.5
12
8.1
1467
8.2
14
8.4
1570
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Social Management
9.1
197
8.7
2667
8.9
191
8.9
2658
8.8
175
8.2
2317
8.7
193
8.6
2620
8.1
110
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
1398
Not enough data
7.7
992
Social Media Listening ToolsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.8
497
8.1
8,411
Monitoring & Listening
9.0
143
8.6
1376
8.4
103
7.1
920
Not enough data
8.3
680
Not enough data
8.1
665
Not enough data
7.9
642
Not enough data
8.1
669
Data Management & Analysis
8.5
103
7.6
686
9.2
148
8.7
1444
Not enough data
8.2
710
Not enough data
8.0
619
Social Customer ServiceHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
8.1
5,923
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
431
Not enough data
7.3
424
Process
Not enough data
8.6
996
Not enough data
8.2
795
Not enough data
7.9
562
Channels
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
1051
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Insight
Not enough data
7.6
686
Not enough data
8.6
978
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Fanbooster
Fanbooster
Sprout Social
Sprout Social
Unique Categories
Fanbooster
Fanbooster has no unique categories
Sprout Social
Sprout Social is categorized as Social Customer Service
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Fanbooster
Fanbooster
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
74.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.9%
Sprout Social
Sprout Social
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Fanbooster
Fanbooster
Marketing and Advertising
41.0%
Information Technology and Services
7.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.2%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.8%
Public Relations and Communications
3.1%
Other
39.7%
Sprout Social
Sprout Social
Marketing and Advertising
21.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.3%
Higher Education
4.8%
Information Technology and Services
3.7%
Financial Services
3.5%
Other
60.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Fanbooster
Fanbooster
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Courtney M.
CM
Courtney M.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

I love the white labeled, comprehensive reports I can present to clients with just a few clicks. I also couldn't live without the many automations they offer and then finally I like that my clients can have their own access to their Social Report projects.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Financial Services
GF
Verified User in Financial Services

False advertisement. I tried contacting them numerous times to see what I was missing as it advertises itself to provide a rather in depth report and they ignored my calls, emails, and messages. If you check with the BBB they have a D+ rating.

Sprout Social
Sprout Social
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Stephany S.
SS
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.
MP
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...

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Discussions
Fanbooster
Fanbooster Discussions
Can I get a 'white-labeled' version?
2 comments
Sarah S.
SS
I’ve been using the white-label version for years. I love it. Read more
When will you add profile tagging to a post?
1 comment
Sarah S.
SS
I don’t have an answer, as a paid user. But I can say that they are very open to suggestions and every time I say I’d like to see something, I hear directly...Read more
I'm just getting started using social media - should I sign up for Social Report now, or wait?
1 comment
Ruby  G.
RG
You can use its trial version and go through its insights section to get a hang of it. If you still find it difficult to use and implement, don't continue...Read more
Sprout Social
Sprout Social Discussions
Is there a place of education for users?
6 comments
Eileen C.
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
Rachael S.
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