Compare SocialPilot and Sprout Social 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$30.00 Per Month
Starting at $199.00 1 user/per month (billed annually)
SocialPilot
Star Rating
(823)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$30.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(3,822)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% 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 Content Calendar functionality with a score of 9.1, allowing for seamless scheduling and organization of posts, while SocialPilot scores slightly lower at 8.9, indicating a less robust feature set in this area.
- Reviewers mention that SocialPilot offers a more affordable entry-level price starting at $30.00 compared to Sprout Social's $199.00, making it a more accessible option for small businesses looking to manage their social media without a hefty investment.
- G2 users highlight that Sprout Social has superior Quality of Support with a score of 8.7, while SocialPilot follows closely with 8.9, suggesting that both platforms provide solid customer service, but Sprout may have a slight edge in responsiveness.
- Users on G2 report that SocialPilot shines in Social Publishing with a score of 9.2, indicating a user-friendly interface for scheduling posts, whereas Sprout Social scores 8.9, suggesting it may require a bit more effort to navigate.
- Reviewers say that Sprout Social offers more comprehensive Social Analytics features, particularly in Post Performance with a score of 8.8, compared to SocialPilot's 8.5, indicating a more detailed analysis of engagement metrics.
- Users report that SocialPilot provides better Budgeting and Cost Estimation tools, scoring 6.8, which is crucial for small businesses managing tight budgets, while Sprout Social falls behind in this area, also scoring 6.8 but lacking specific features that users find beneficial.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SocialPilot
Essentials
$30.00
Per Month
Built for professionals who work independently.
- 7 Social Media Accounts
- 500 AI Credits
- Content Library
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
SocialPilot
Free Trial is available
Sprout Social
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
635
8.5
3,398
Ease of Use
9.1
644
8.8
3,431
Ease of Setup
9.1
446
8.7
2,012
Ease of Admin
9.1
417
8.8
1,588
Quality of Support
8.9
520
8.7
3,048
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
404
8.8
1,552
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
626
8.9
3,333
Features by Category
Social Analytics
Feature Not Available
7.9(won by default)
1701
8.1(won by 0.1)
160
8.0
1884
8.6
192
8.8(won by 0.2)
2045
Feature Not Available
7.4(won by default)
1368
Feature Not Available
7.4(won by default)
1385
7.8(won by 0.1)
142
7.7
1140
Feature Not Available
7.4(won by default)
1081
Reports & Dashboards
Feature Not Available
8.1(won by default)
1899
8.3
163
8.7(won by 0.4)
1972
8.7(won by 0.2)
152
8.5
1815
8.4(won by default)
124
Feature Not Available
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
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
Logistics
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.8
147
Not enough data
7.7
122
Not enough data
6.9
109
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
131
Not enough data
7.8
128
Not enough data
Content Planning
8.7
145
Not enough data
7.6
109
Not enough data
9.3
149
Not enough data
Marketing Campaign Performance
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Other Features
7.8
114
Not enough data
7.8
134
Not enough data
Content & Collaboration
8.9
428
9.0
1684
8.0
237
8.0
1502
7.6
300
8.3
1543
7.9
298
8.1
1467
8.6
366
8.4
1570
8.3
377
Feature Not Available
Social Management
8.0
463
8.7
2667
9.2
519
8.9
2658
8.0
277
8.2
2317
8.0
323
8.6
2620
7.1
282
Feature Not Available
8.4
314
8.1
1398
8.3
116
7.7
992
Monitoring & Listening
Not enough data
8.6
1376
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
7.6
686
Not enough data
8.7
1444
Not enough data
8.2
710
Not enough data
8.0
619
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
Consumer Intelligence
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
Media Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
In-House Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
8.6
223
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SocialPilot and Sprout Social are categorized as Social Media Analytics, Social Media Suites, and Social Media Management
Unique Categories
SocialPilot is categorized as Marketing Calendar, Content Distribution, and Online Reputation Management
Sprout Social is categorized as Social Customer Service and Social Media Listening Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SocialPilot
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
38.5%
Information Technology and Services
4.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.8%
Real Estate
3.7%
Computer Software
2.1%
Other
47.8%
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
SocialPilot
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ned F.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Very easy to use from the moment you setup your account. Easy to get posts in the system and ready for scheduling and reporting is pretty good.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Wikus E.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Bad support. Bad support. Bad support. Did I mention bad support?
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...
Ned F.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Very easy to use from the moment you setup your account. Easy to get posts in the system and ready for scheduling and reporting is pretty good.
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...
Wikus E.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Bad support. Bad support. Bad support. Did I mention bad support?
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
Can I use it to schedule Facebook page posts?
5 comments
Official Response from SocialPilot
Hi Scott,
SocialPilot is an excellent tool for you to schedule posts on all your Facebook Pages and also Facebook Groups. Here is some useful information...Read more
Anyone tried their management tools for running Facebook Ads yet?
3 comments
NP
Hi Adam, I am glad you are using SocialPilot.
It's super easy to create and schedule Lead Ads as well as Boost post for Facebook using SocialPilot Ads...Read more
Is there a way to schedule Instagram / Facebook stories with this platform?
3 comments
Official Response from SocialPilot
Hello Alexandra,
While you cannot schedule Facebook stories, SocialPilot helps you schedule Instagram Stories easily with the help of mobile reminders....Read 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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