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Head to head

Hootsuite vs Sprout Social

Hootsuite and Sprout Social solve different jobs. Here is how they compare on strengths and pricing, sourced from each vendor's own public pages, with SkedCast as a third option below.

Where each one is strong

Hootsuite

  • Broad suite: social inbox, listening, and engagement
  • Established enterprise features and a large integration catalog
  • Team collaboration across large organizations

Sprout Social

  • Deep analytics, reporting, and social listening
  • Strong unified inbox and engagement tooling
  • Mature enterprise features and integrations

Pricing side by side

List prices as of September 2026; check each vendor’s own pricing page for current figures.

Hootsuite pricing tiers
Hootsuite
Standard$99/user/mo
Professional$199/user/mo
Advanced$399/user/mo
EnterpriseQuote only
Sprout Social pricing tiers
Sprout Social
Standard$199/seat/mo
Professional$299/seat/mo
Advanced$399/seat/mo

Hootsuite vs Sprout Social: FAQ

Is Hootsuite or Sprout Social better?
It depends on what you need. Hootsuite is a fit when broad suite: social inbox, listening, and engagement. Sprout Social is a fit when deep analytics, reporting, and social listening. See the full breakdown below.
How does SkedCast compare to both?
SkedCast takes a different approach from both: see the full Hootsuite comparison and Sprout Social comparison for how SkedCast stacks up against each individually.

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