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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (36.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (44.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $199.00 1 user/per month (billed annually)
Pulsar Platform
Star Rating
(35)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (36.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Pulsar PlatformSprout Social
Star Rating
(5,753)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
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.
- G2 reviewers report that Sprout Social excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Pulsar Platform. Users appreciate its intuitive interface and powerful analytics, with one reviewer highlighting how it simplifies social publishing across multiple channels simultaneously.
- Users say that Sprout Social's implementation process is smooth and user-friendly, making it easy to get started. Reviewers have praised features like queue management, which streamline the posting process, while Pulsar Platform, despite being user-friendly, has fewer recent reviews, indicating less widespread user experience.
- Reviewers mention that Sprout Social offers robust data tracking and customization options, which help in deriving actionable insights. In contrast, while Pulsar Platform provides depth in analysis, some users feel it may not match the same level of ease in everyday usability as Sprout Social.
- According to verified reviews, Sprout Social's quality of support is highly rated, with users noting the helpfulness of the support team. Pulsar Platform also receives positive feedback for its support, but Sprout Social's higher satisfaction ratings suggest a more consistent experience across its user base.
- Users highlight that Sprout Social's analytics module is particularly powerful, allowing for clear performance insights. In comparison, while Pulsar Platform offers valuable qualitative and quantitative insights, some users have indicated that it may not be as straightforward to navigate for daily tasks.
- G2 reviewers report that Sprout Social is favored by small businesses, making it a go-to choice for those looking for a comprehensive social media management tool. Pulsar Platform, while appealing to mid-market users, may not cater as effectively to the needs of smaller organizations, as reflected in the user demographics of their reviews.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Pulsar Platform
No pricing availableSprout 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
Pulsar Platform
No trial information availableSprout Social
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
31
8.5
5,036
Ease of Use
8.1
31
8.8
5,089
Ease of Setup
8.7
23
8.7
3,473
Ease of Admin
9.2
22
8.8
2,167
Quality of Support
9.2
31
8.6
4,503
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
22
8.7
2,134
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
31
8.9
4,960
Features by Category
Social Analytics
7.9(won by 0.2)
18
7.7
2957
7.9(won by 0.1)
17
7.8
3141
8.2
18
8.7(won by 0.5)
3306
4.8
7
7.2(won by 2.4)
2595
5.3
10
7.0(won by 1.7)
2602
Not enough data
7.2(won by default)
2361
Not enough data
7.1(won by default)
2300
Reports & Dashboards
6.2
18
8.1(won by 1.9)
3180
6.7
18
8.5(won by 1.8)
3244
8.0
17
8.5(won by 0.5)
3087
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Social Media Analytics
Not enough data
6.2(won by default)
893
Not enough data
6.2(won by default)
886
Not enough data
6.2(won by default)
878
Not enough data
6.2(won by default)
884
Not enough data
6.2(won by default)
885
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Competitive Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content & Collaboration
Not enough data
8.9
3127
Not enough data
7.9
2913
Not enough data
8.2
2969
Not enough data
8.0
2862
Not enough data
8.3
2977
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Social Management
Not enough data
8.6
4151
Not enough data
8.9
4143
Not enough data
8.0
3785
Not enough data
8.5
4091
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
2877
Not enough data
7.5
2474
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
Not enough data
6.2
1062
Not enough data
6.4
1052
Not enough data
6.5
1049
Not enough data
6.5
1044
Not enough data
6.4
1035
Not enough data
6.4
1036
Not enough data
6.4
1032
Media Channels
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Geographic Coverage
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Media Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Audiences
8.3
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Data Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Audience Intelligence Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring & Listening
9.1
18
8.5
1894
7.5
18
7.0
1431
Not enough data
8.0
1200
Not enough data
7.9
1183
Not enough data
7.7
1156
Not enough data
7.8
1182
Agentic AI - Social Media Listening Tools
Not enough data
6.4
387
Not enough data
6.4
385
Not enough data
6.4
388
Not enough data
6.4
386
Not enough data
6.4
386
Data Management & Analysis
7.9
17
7.5
1200
8.3
18
8.6
1953
Not enough data
8.0
1219
Not enough data
7.8
1124
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.1
859
Not enough data
6.9
848
Process
Not enough data
8.4
1450
Not enough data
7.9
1237
Not enough data
7.7
1003
Channels
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
1498
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Insight
Not enough data
7.4
1124
Not enough data
8.4
1420
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Pulsar Platform and Sprout Social are categorized as Social Media Analytics and Social Media Listening Tools
Unique Categories
Pulsar Platform is categorized as Audience Intelligence Platforms, Competitive Intelligence, and Media Monitoring
Sprout Social is categorized as Social Media Suites, Social Media Management, and Social Customer Service
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Pulsar Platform
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
42.4%
Public Relations and Communications
9.1%
Market Research
6.1%
Financial Services
6.1%
Telecommunications
3.0%
Other
33.3%
Marketing and Advertising
20.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.1%
Higher Education
5.4%
Information Technology and Services
3.7%
Financial Services
3.2%
Other
60.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
Pulsar Platform has no discussions with answers
Is there a place of education for users?
6 Comments
EC
https://support.sproutsocial.com/hc/en-usRead more
Is Sprout Social legit?
4 Comments
JG
Definitely! Very useful and intuitive platform to manage and analyze social media.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
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