Key takeaways
- Sprout Social offers no free tier, permanently or otherwise; Standard starts at $199/seat/mo.
- Profiles are often billed separately from the seat price.
- SkedCast has a permanent free plan and prices by connected account, not seat.
What Sprout Social actually costs
Sprout Social's Standard plan is $199 per seat a month, Professional is $299/seat/mo, and Advanced is $399/seat/mo. Profiles are often billed separately from the per-seat price. A permanent free option is not offered.
Why per-seat pricing adds up for agencies
Every teammate you add multiplies the bill, and profile add-ons stack on top, so cost climbs fast as a team and client list grow.
SkedCast as a free-to-start alternative
SkedCast has a permanent free plan and prices by connected account, not seat, so adding teammates doesn't multiply the bill. See the SkedCast vs Sprout Social comparison for the full breakdown.
alternativessprout socialfree planpricing
FAQ
- Does Sprout Social have a free tier?
- No. Sprout Social's cheapest published tier, Standard, is $199 per seat a month.
- Does Sprout Social charge extra for social profiles?
- Often, yes — profiles are frequently billed separately from the per-seat price. Check current terms on Sprout Social's own pricing page.
- Is SkedCast a good free alternative to Sprout Social?
- For teams that want a permanent free plan and account-based rather than per-seat pricing, yes — worth comparing side by side.