The short answer
Sprout Social is a premium social media suite known for its Smart Inbox, reporting and customer care tools. Agorapulse is a social media management tool known for its social inbox, reporting and ROI tracking.
At 10 channels Agorapulse costs $79 a month against $299 for Sprout Social for 1 user, so Agorapulse is $220 a month cheaper (74% less). Sprout Social lists more networks (12 against 10). On the 15 features we track, Sprout Social has nothing Agorapulse lacks, and Agorapulse alone has white label, link in bio page and client connect link.
Choose Sprout Social if you post to Reddit, Snapchat and WhatsApp. Choose Agorapulse if you want the lower price for 10 channels ($79 against $299 a month), you post to Google Business Profile, you need white label, you need link in bio page, you need client connect link and you want a free plan.
Pricing
Both Sprout Social and Agorapulse charge per user, so a bigger team pays more on either. With 3 users on the entry plan, Sprout Social costs $237 billed yearly and Agorapulse costs $237 billed yearly a month.
Sprout Social: Per seat (user) per month. Prices shown are for annual billing; only Essentials shows a monthly-billed price. Agorapulse: Per user per month. Extra profiles cost $15/mo ($10/mo yearly). Yearly billing saves up to 20%.
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Sprout Social Essentials | $99 | $79 |
| Sprout Social Standard | Not listed | $199 |
| Sprout Social Professional | Not listed | $299 |
| Sprout Social Advanced | Not listed | $399 |
| Sprout Social Enterprise | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Agorapulse Standard | $99 | $79 |
| Agorapulse Professional | $149 | $119 |
| Agorapulse Advanced | $199 | $149 |
| Agorapulse Custom | Not listed | Not listed |
Cost at 5 and 10 channels
The cheapest listed plan that covers the number of channels. Where a price depends on seats, brands or workspaces, the table says so.
| Sprout Social | Agorapulse | Postozo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 channels | Essentials plan: $99 per user a month ($79 billed yearly) | Standard plan: $99 per user a month ($79 billed yearly) | Standard plan: $19 a month ($15 billed yearly) |
| 10 channels | Professional plan: $299 per user a month billed yearly. The monthly-billed price is not listed | Standard plan: $99 per user a month ($79 billed yearly) | Team plan: $29 a month ($23 billed yearly) |
At 5 channels both cost about $79 a month for 1 user. At 10 channels Agorapulse costs $79 a month against $299 for Sprout Social for 1 user, so Agorapulse is $220 a month cheaper (74% less).
Cost for a solo user, a small team and an agency
Seats, brands and workspaces change the bill as much as channels do. This table picks the cheapest listed plan of each tool for 3 setups.
| Setup | Sprout Social | Agorapulse | Postozo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo | Essentials: $99 a month ($79 billed yearly). Per seat, for 1 person | Standard: $99 a month ($79 billed yearly). Per user, 10 profiles included | Standard: $19 a month ($15 billed yearly) |
| Small team | Professional: $897 a month billed yearly. Per seat, for 3 people; Essentials and Standard cover only 5 profiles | Standard: $297 a month ($237 billed yearly). Per user, 10 profiles included | Team: $29 a month ($23 billed yearly). Unlimited team members |
| Agency | Professional: $1,495 a month billed yearly. Per seat, for 5 people; Essentials and Standard cover only 5 profiles | Standard: $720 a month ($545 billed yearly). Per user, 10 profiles included, plus 15 extra profiles | Pro: $39 a month ($31 billed yearly). Unlimited team members |
For 5 channels and 1 person, they cost about the same. For 10 channels and 3 people, Agorapulse is the lowest at $237 a month and Sprout Social the highest at $897. For 25 channels and 5 people, Agorapulse is the lowest at $545 a month and Sprout Social the highest at $1,495.
Trials and free plans
Sprout Social: 30-day free trial, no credit card required. No free plan listed.
Agorapulse: 30-day free trial, no credit card required. Free plan: Yes, after the trial you can keep using a free plan. Limits are not stated on the pricing page.
Features
| Feature | Sprout Social | Agorapulse | Postozo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Client approval | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Social inbox | Yes | Yes | No |
| Analytics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AI writing help | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Public API | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RSS auto post | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk upload (CSV) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| White label | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Client reports | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Link in bio page | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| Browser extension | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canva integration | Yes | Yes | No |
| Client connect link | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
Plan limits on key features
- Client approval. Sprout Social: Message approval workflows are on Professional and Advanced. Agorapulse: Professional plan and up.
- Public API. Sprout Social: The Sprout API is on the Advanced plan. Agorapulse: Custom plan only.
- MCP server. Sprout Social: Sprout runs a hosted MCP server; its help center says only ChatGPT is officially supported. Agorapulse: Self-hosted MCP to connect ChatGPT or Claude.
- Client reports. Sprout Social: Presentation-ready reports shared by link, Professional and up. Agorapulse: PDF or CSV export with your logo and colors on every plan; automatic report emails on Advanced and up.
- Browser extension. Sprout Social: Compose extension for Chrome, on every plan. Agorapulse: Chrome extension that sends pages to the publisher.
- Canva integration. Sprout Social: Canva designs arrive in Sprout as draft posts. Google Drive and Dropbox can be connected too. Agorapulse: Professional and up, plus Google Drive on every plan.
Both list client approval, social inbox, analytics, AI writing help, public API, MCP server, RSS auto post, bulk upload (CSV), mobile app, client reports, browser extension and canva integration.
Area by area
How Sprout Social and Agorapulse handle each part of the job, in the words of their own pages.
Publishing and scheduling
Sprout Social: Sprout posts to 12 networks and uses WhatsApp for inbox messages. CSV bulk scheduling of up to 350 posts and automated feed publishing are on Professional and Advanced.
Agorapulse: Agorapulse posts to 10 networks. CSV bulk scheduling of up to 200 posts, and RSS import through the bulk publisher, are on Advanced and up.
Team and client approval
Sprout Social: Pricing is per seat. Message approval workflows are on Professional and Advanced.
Agorapulse: Pricing is per user, with 10 profiles per plan and extra profiles at $15 a month ($10 yearly). Approvals start on Professional.
Inbox and replies
Sprout Social: The Smart Inbox is the center of Sprout, with review management, and Advanced adds sentiment in the Smart Inbox and Reviews.
Agorapulse: The social inbox covers comments, DMs and reviews from all networks, with saved replies and moderation rules.
Analytics and reports
Sprout Social: Professional and up include presentation-ready reports that you share by link.
Agorapulse: Reports export as PDF or CSV with your logo and colors on every plan; automatic report emails and ROI reporting are on Advanced and up.
AI help
Sprout Social: AI help is included.
Agorapulse: AI help is included.
Integrations and apps
Sprout Social: Canva designs can be sent into Sprout as draft posts, Google Drive and Dropbox can be connected, and the Compose extension for Chrome works on every plan. The API is on Advanced, and Sprout runs a hosted MCP server; its help center says only ChatGPT is officially supported.
Agorapulse: PulseLink in bio and Canva are on Professional and up, Google Drive works on every plan, a Chrome extension sends pages to the publisher, and the Profile Connector (Advanced and up) lets clients connect their own profiles. API access is on Custom only; a self-hosted MCP connects ChatGPT or Claude.
Networks
Sprout Social lists 12 networks and Agorapulse lists 10. They share 9 networks: Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Threads, Pinterest, TikTok, YouTube, Bluesky.
| Networks | |
|---|---|
| Only on Sprout Social | Reddit, Snapchat, WhatsApp |
| Only on Agorapulse | Google Business Profile |
| On Postozo but on neither | Mastodon, Telegram, SMS, Discord, Slack, WordPress, Medium, Tumblr, DEV, Hashnode, Lemmy, Listmonk, Nostr, VK, Farcaster, Dribbble, Twitch, Kick |
Strengths from each side
Sprout Social
- Smart Inbox with messages, review management and customer care reports.
- Keyword and location monitoring, with listening as an add-on.
- iOS and Android apps on every plan, in the app stores.
Agorapulse
- Full social inbox with direct messages, saved replies and moderation rules.
- ROI and competitor reporting with white-label report exports.
- iOS and Android apps in the app stores.
Postozo as a 3rd option
Postozo is a social media scheduler with 30 channel types, client review links, team roles, AI writing help, a public API and an MCP server. Plans are flat: $19, $29, $39, $79 a month for 5, 10, 30, 100 channels, with unlimited posts.
- Postozo costs $29 a month ($23 billed yearly) for 10 channels with team members. At 10 channels Postozo costs $23 a month against $299 for Sprout Social for 1 user, so Postozo is $276 a month cheaper (92% less). At 10 channels Postozo costs $23 a month against $79 for Agorapulse for 1 user, so Postozo is $56 a month cheaper (71% less).
- Postozo supports Mastodon, Telegram, SMS, Discord, Slack, WordPress, Medium, Tumblr and 10 more, which neither Sprout Social nor Agorapulse lists.
What you would give up: social inbox (Sprout Social and Agorapulse have it) and canva integration (Sprout Social and Agorapulse have it).
See Postozo vs Sprout Social and Postozo vs Agorapulse for the full head to head pages.
More about each tool
Sprout Social review, Sprout Social alternatives, Agorapulse review, Agorapulse alternatives, Postozo pricing.
Sources
Is Sprout Social or Agorapulse cheaper?
At 5 channels both cost about $79 a month for 1 user. At 10 channels Agorapulse costs $79 a month against $299 for Sprout Social for 1 user, so Agorapulse is $220 a month cheaper (74% less). Prices are the lowest listed per month, with yearly billing where offered, checked on 29 September 2026.
Which has more networks, Sprout Social or Agorapulse?
Sprout Social lists 12 and Agorapulse lists 10. Only Sprout Social: Reddit, Snapchat, WhatsApp. Only Agorapulse: Google Business Profile.
Do Sprout Social and Agorapulse have an API and MCP server?
Sprout Social: API yes, MCP yes. Agorapulse: API yes, MCP yes. Postozo includes both on every plan.
Is there a cheaper option than Sprout Social and Agorapulse?
Postozo is $19 a month for 5 channels and $29 for 10 with a team. It has no social inbox and canva integration, so check those first.
Which is cheaper for a team of 3 with 10 channels, Sprout Social or Agorapulse?
For 10 channels and 3 people, Agorapulse is the lowest at $237 a month and Sprout Social the highest at $897.
Do Sprout Social and Agorapulse have client reports and a link in bio page?
Client reports: Sprout Social yes (Presentation-ready reports shared by link, Professional and up), Agorapulse yes (PDF or CSV export with your logo and colors on every plan; automatic report emails on Advanced and up). Link in bio: Sprout Social not confirmed, Agorapulse yes. Postozo includes both on every plan.
Can clients connect their own accounts in Sprout Social or Agorapulse?
Sprout Social: not confirmed. Agorapulse: yes, profile Connector, Advanced and up. Postozo has a client connect link on every plan.
Did you test Sprout Social and Agorapulse?
No. This page compares facts from their official pricing and feature pages, checked on 29 September 2026.
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