Agorapulse vs Sprout Social
Agorapulse bills per user (seat); Sprout Social bills per user (seat). That’s why the winner flips with team size — see the bills below.
Costed for three teams
| Team shape | Agorapulse | Sprout Social | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo creator · 3 channels · 1 user | $79/mo Standard | $79/mo Essentials | Tie |
| Solo creator · 3 channels · 1 user (monthly billing) | $99/mo Standard | $99/mo Essentials | Tie |
| Small business · 8 channels · 3 users | $237/mo Standard | $897/mo Professional | Agorapulse |
| Small business · 8 channels · 3 users (monthly billing) | $297/mo Standard | $1,197/mo Professional | Agorapulse |
| Agency · 5 clients · 30 channels · 4 users | Not listed | $1,196/mo Professional | Sprout Social* |
| Agency · 5 clients · 30 channels · 4 users (monthly billing) | Not listed | $1,596/mo Professional | Sprout Social* |
At a glance
| Feature | Agorapulse | Sprout Social |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Per user (seat) | Per user (seat) |
| Cheapest paid (annual) | $79/user | $79/user |
| Cheapest paid (monthly) | $99/user | $99/user |
| Entry plan includes | Standard: per seat · 10 profiles | Essentials: per seat · 5 profiles |
| Forever free | Yes | No |
| Trial | 30 days | 30 days |
| Add-ons | Add-ons exist (pricing page section) but prices are Not listed; extra social profile price Not listed. | Trellis Plus AI add-on: $28 per seat/mo annual ($35 monthly). |
All plans
Agorapulse
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $99 | $79 | per seat · 10 profiles |
| Professional | $149 | $119 | per seat · 10 profiles |
| Advanced | $199 | $149 | per seat · 10 profiles |
| Custom | — | — | per seat · unlimited profiles |
Sprout Social
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $99 | $79 | per seat · 5 profiles |
| Standard | $249 | $199 | per seat · 5 profiles |
| Professional | $399 | $299 | per seat · unlimited profiles |
| Advanced | $499 | $399 | per seat · unlimited profiles |
Gotchas
Agorapulse
- Plans include 10 social profiles; extra-profile pricing is not printed.
- Annual saves up to 20%.
- Free-plan limits are not on the pricing page.
Sprout Social
- Monthly billing runs about 25% above annual (Standard: $249 vs $199 per seat).
- Essentials and Standard cap at 5 social profiles.
- Every seat is billed — 10 people on Professional is ~$2,990/mo annual.
FAQ
Is Agorapulse cheaper than Sprout Social?
It depends on the pricing unit. Agorapulse bills per user (seat); Sprout Social bills per user (seat). For 8 channels, 3 users, 1 brand, annual billing: Agorapulse $237/mo on Standard vs Sprout Social $897/mo on Professional.
Do Agorapulse and Sprout Social have free plans?
Agorapulse: 30-day free trial, no card. Pricing FAQ says you can keep using a free plan — limits Not listed on the pricing page. Sprout Social: no free plan — No free plan. Free 30-day trial.
Which one scales better as my team grows?
Per-user tools multiply with every teammate; per-channel tools multiply with every profile; bundle and workspace tools jump in brackets. Enter your exact shape in the calculator on the social scheduling hub.