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Sprout Social vs SocialPilot

Pricing, networks, publishing, AI and team features side by side. A green highlight marks a row where one tool has a feature the other doesn't.

Last updated Reviewed by the Social9 teamPrices checked November 2026

Sprout Social vs SocialPilot: which is better?

Choose Sprout Social for deep analytics and customer care, priced per seat; choose SocialPilot for agencies on a budget that manage many clients. Sprout Social starts at $79/seat/month (billed yearly) and has no free plan, while SocialPilot starts at $20/month and has no free plan. Sprout Social lists more networks (11 vs 10).

Sprout Social

From $79

SocialPilot

From $20

Pricing

Starting priceAs each vendor lists it: some charge per user or per channel.
Sprout Social: $79/seat/month (billed yearly)
SocialPilot: $20/month
Free plan
Sprout Social: No
SocialPilot: No
Yearly discount
Sprout Social: about 20%
SocialPilot: 15%

Networks

Networks you can publish to
Sprout Social: 11 networks (advantage Sprout Social)
SocialPilot: 10 networks
LinkedIn
Sprout Social: Yes
SocialPilot: Yes
X
Sprout Social: Yes
SocialPilot: Yes
Instagram
Sprout Social: Yes
SocialPilot: Yes
Facebook
Sprout Social: Yes
SocialPilot: Yes
Threads
Sprout Social: Yes
SocialPilot: Yes
TikTok
Sprout Social: Yes
SocialPilot: Yes
YouTube
Sprout Social: Yes
SocialPilot: Yes
Pinterest
Sprout Social: Yes
SocialPilot: Yes
Google Business Profile
Sprout Social: No
SocialPilot: Yes (advantage SocialPilot)
Bluesky
Sprout Social: Yes
SocialPilot: Yes
Mastodon
Sprout Social: No
SocialPilot: No

Publishing

Content calendar
Sprout Social: Yes
SocialPilot: Yes
Posting queue
Sprout Social: Yes
SocialPilot: Yes
Bulk or CSV upload
Sprout Social: Yes
SocialPilot: Yes
Best time to post
Sprout Social: Yes
SocialPilot: Yes
Recurring posts
Sprout Social: Yes
SocialPilot: Yes

AI

AI writing
Sprout Social: Yes
SocialPilot: Yes

Team & agency

Approval workflow
Sprout Social: Yes
SocialPilot: Yes
Client approvals
Sprout Social: Yes
SocialPilot: Yes
White-label
Sprout Social: No
SocialPilot: Yes (advantage SocialPilot)
Roles and permissions
Sprout Social: Yes
SocialPilot: Yes
Unified inbox
Sprout Social: Yes
SocialPilot: Yes
Social listening
Sprout Social: Yes (advantage Sprout Social)
SocialPilot: No

Prices in USD, checked November 2026 on each vendor's own site. "Not listed" means our data doesn't cover it, not that the tool lacks it. Plans change, so check the vendor's page before you buy.

Sprout Social vs SocialPilot: FAQ

Is Sprout Social cheaper than SocialPilot?

Sprout Social starts at $79/seat/month (billed yearly); SocialPilot starts at $20/month. Sprout Social charges per seat, so the total depends on how many seats you need. Prices checked November 2026.

Do Sprout Social and SocialPilot have a free plan?

No. Neither Sprout Social nor SocialPilot lists a free plan.

Which supports more social networks, Sprout Social or SocialPilot?

Sprout Social lists 11 networks, against 10 for SocialPilot. Only Sprout Social lists Reddit and Snapchat; only SocialPilot lists Google Business Profile.

Do Sprout Social and SocialPilot have AI writing?

Yes, both list AI writing.

What is the difference between Sprout Social and SocialPilot?

Sprout Social is built for deep analytics and customer care, priced per seat, with smart Inbox, social listening and employee advocacy. SocialPilot is built for agencies on a budget that manage many clients, with bulk scheduling, client management and white-label reports.

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