Comparison

Metricool vs Sprout Social

On the evidence we track, Metricool leads this comparison with a composite score of 64/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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Metricool64
Sprout Social49
Score
Vioscale score
Metricool64 / 100medium · 62%
Sprout Social49 / 100medium · 73%
Pricing
Free tier
Metricool
Sprout Social
Model
Metricoolfree
Sprout Socialcommercial
Price level
Metricoolfree
Sprout Socialhigh
Transparent
Metricool
Sprout Social
Integrations
Count
Metricool6
Sprout Social10
Security
Disclosure policy
Metricool
Sprout Social
Gdpr
Metricool
Sprout Social
Iso27001
Metricool
Sprout Social
Reliability
Status page
Metricool
Sprout Social
Market
Availability
Metricool

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for social media management software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Pricing
Pricing transparency
MetricoolContact-sales
Sprout SocialTransparent
Free tier
Metricool
Sprout Social
Pricing unit
Metricool-
Sprout SocialPer-seat + per-account
Coverage
Networks supported
MetricoolMeta, Pinterest, LinkedIn, X, Google
Sprout SocialInstagram, Facebook, X, Bluesky, Threads, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest
TikTok / YouTube support
Metricool
Sprout Social
Publishing
Post scheduling / queue
Metricool
Sprout Social
Content calendar
Metricool
Sprout Social
Engagement
Unified inbox / engagement
Metricool
Sprout Social
Social listening / monitoring
Metricool-
Sprout SocialYes
Analytics
Analytics & reporting
MetricoolAdvanced
Sprout SocialAdvanced
Agency
Approval workflows / client workspaces
Metricool-
Sprout Social
AI
AI content generation
Metricool
Sprout Social
Extras
Link-in-bio / bundled extras
Metricool
Sprout Social-
Platform
Mobile app
Metricool-
Sprout Social-

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Metricool

Leader

Metricool is a social media management platform that centralizes content planning, analytics, and team workflows across multiple networks. Users can schedule posts with a drag-and-drop calendar, access AI-powered insights and automated reports, manage unified inboxes for comments and messages, and create link-in-bio experiences.

Independently observed

Sprout Social

A social media management platform that helps teams schedule posts, monitor engagement, analyze performance, and manage customer interactions across multiple social networks.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Metricool

Leader
from $20/moSubscriptionFree tier

Free plan available. Starter from $20/month; Advanced from $53/month. Annual discount up to 24%.

  • FreeFree
    • Manage 1 brand
    • Manage all social networks except LinkedIn and Twitter
    • Schedule up to 20 posts per month
    • Analyze 5 competitor profiles
    • 30 days of analytics history
    • +2 more
  • Starter$20/month for up to 5 brands; $36/month for up to 10 brands
    • Manage up to 10 brands
    • Unlimited content publishing
    • Analyze up to 100 competitors
    • X add-on access
    • Advanced Analytics add-on access
    • +6 more
  • Advanced$53/month for up to 15 brands; $85/month for up to 25 brands; $159/month for 50 brands
    • Manage up to 50 brands
    • Team and client management
    • Role management
    • Post approval system
    • Complete Twitter/X analytics
    • +4 more
  • CustomContact sales
    • Custom number of brands
    • White label
    • Dedicated account manager
    • Custom AI assistant credits
as of verify ↗

Sprout Social

from $199/moSubscription30-day trial

From $199/seat/month, billed annually. Free 30-day trial.

  • Standard$199/seat/month billed annually
  • Professional$299/seat/month billed annually
    • Unlimited social profiles
    • Unlimited competitor, keyword and paid insights
    • Optimal send times
    • Suggestions by AI Assist
    • Message tagging
  • Advanced$399/seat/month billed annually
    • Enhance by AI Assist
    • Sentiment in the Smart Inbox and Reviews
    • Helpdesk integrations
    • Team productivity and social customer care reports
    • Message Spike Alerts
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Metricool
Sprout Social
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Metricool
Sprout Social

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

In common (3)
  • Pinterest
  • LinkedIn
  • X

Metricool

Leader
6 total - 3 not shared
  • Meta
  • Google
  • Looker Studio
Independently observed

Sprout Social

10 total - 7 not shared
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Bluesky
  • Threads
  • TikTok
  • YouTube
  • OpenAI
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.