Per user (seat) · Verified 2026-10-29 on the official pricing page Sprout Social pricing
Premium per-seat suite for inbox, reporting, and cross-team workflows.
What real teams pay
| Team shape | Plan | Annual billing /mo | Monthly billing | How it adds up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo creator · 3 channels · 1 user | Essentials | $79 | $99 | 1 seat × $79 |
| Small business · 8 channels · 3 users | Professional | $897 | $1,197 | 3 seats × $299 |
| Agency · 5 clients · 30 channels · 4 users | Professional | $1,196 | $1,596 | 4 seats × $299 |
Plans
| Plan | Monthly | Annual /mo | Annual total | Includes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $99 | $79 | — | per seat · 5 profiles | $79 per seat/mo annual; $99 billed monthly. 5 social profiles. |
| Standard | $249 | $199 | — | per seat · 5 profiles | $199 per seat/mo annual; $249 monthly (FAQ). 5 social profiles. |
| Professional | $399 | $299 | — | per seat · unlimited profiles | $299 per seat/mo annual; $399 monthly. Unlimited profiles. |
| Advanced | $499 | $399 | — | per seat · unlimited profiles | $399 per seat/mo annual; $499 monthly. Unlimited profiles. |
Free plan, trial & add-ons
| Forever free | No |
| Trial | 30 days |
| Free / trial notes | No free plan. Free 30-day trial. |
| Add-ons & extras | Trellis Plus AI add-on: $28 per seat/mo annual ($35 monthly). |
| Pricing unit | Pricing unit = seat; profile cap on Essentials/Standard. |
| Source | https://sproutsocial.com/pricing/ · checked 2026-10-29 |
Gotchas
- 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.
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FAQ
How much does Sprout Social cost in 2026?
The cheapest paid plan is Essentials: $99 monthly, $79/mo billed annually (user). Checked on the official pricing page 2026-10-29.
What would a real team pay for Sprout Social?
Solo creator · 3 channels · 1 user: $79/mo (Essentials). Small business · 8 channels · 3 users: $897/mo (Professional). Agency · 5 clients · 30 channels · 4 users: $1,196/mo (Professional).
Does Sprout Social have a free plan or trial?
No forever-free plan. No free plan. Free 30-day trial.
What extra costs should I watch for on Sprout Social?
Trellis Plus AI add-on: $28 per seat/mo annual ($35 monthly).