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Sprout Social vs Zoho Social

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Last updated Reviewed by the Social9 teamPrices checked November 2026

Sprout Social vs Zoho Social: which is better?

Choose Sprout Social for deep analytics and customer care, priced per seat; choose Zoho Social for teams already working in Zoho CRM. Sprout Social starts at $79/seat/month (billed yearly) and has no free plan, while Zoho Social starts at $10/brand/month (billed yearly) and has a free plan. Zoho Social lists more networks (14 vs 11).

Sprout Social

From $79

Zoho Social

From $10

Pricing

Starting priceAs each vendor lists it: some charge per user or per channel.
Sprout Social: $79/seat/month (billed yearly)
Zoho Social: $10/brand/month (billed yearly)
Free plan
Sprout Social: No
Zoho Social: Yes (advantage Zoho Social)
Yearly discount
Sprout Social: about 20%
Zoho Social: 33%

Networks

Networks you can publish to
Sprout Social: 11 networks
Zoho Social: 14 networks (advantage Zoho Social)
LinkedIn
Sprout Social: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
X
Sprout Social: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
Instagram
Sprout Social: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
Facebook
Sprout Social: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
Threads
Sprout Social: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
TikTok
Sprout Social: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
YouTube
Sprout Social: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
Pinterest
Sprout Social: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
Google Business Profile
Sprout Social: No
Zoho Social: Yes (advantage Zoho Social)
Bluesky
Sprout Social: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
Mastodon
Sprout Social: No
Zoho Social: Yes (advantage Zoho Social)

Publishing

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

AI

AI writing
Sprout Social: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes

Team & agency

Approval workflow
Sprout Social: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
Client approvals
Sprout Social: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
White-label
Sprout Social: No
Zoho Social: No
Roles and permissions
Sprout Social: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
Unified inbox
Sprout Social: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
Social listening
Sprout Social: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes

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 Zoho Social: FAQ

Is Sprout Social cheaper than Zoho Social?

Sprout Social starts at $79/seat/month (billed yearly); Zoho Social starts at $10/brand/month (billed yearly). Sprout Social charges per seat and Zoho Social charges per brand, so the total depends on how many of those you need. Prices checked November 2026.

Do Sprout Social and Zoho Social have a free plan?

Only Zoho Social has a free plan; Sprout Social starts at $79/seat/month (billed yearly).

Which supports more social networks, Sprout Social or Zoho Social?

Zoho Social lists 14 networks, against 11 for Sprout Social. Only Sprout Social lists Reddit; only Zoho Social lists Mastodon, Google Business Profile, WhatsApp Business and Telegram.

Do Sprout Social and Zoho Social have AI writing?

Yes, both list AI writing.

What is the difference between Sprout Social and Zoho Social?

Sprout Social is built for deep analytics and customer care, priced per seat, with smart Inbox, social listening and employee advocacy. Zoho Social is built for teams already working in Zoho CRM, with social listening, CRM integration and AI Assistant (Zia).

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