# BuzzSumo, Sprout Social vs Hootsuite Comparison

| | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 107 | 6,418 | 7,174 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (60.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (44.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (59.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $199.00 | Starting at $79.00 1 user/per month (billed annually) | $99.00 1 user Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### BuzzSumo

Pros:
- Content Management (3 reviews)
- Content Creation (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (1 reviews)
- Information Overload (1 reviews)

### Sprout Social

Pros:
- Ease of Use (1875 reviews)
- Post Scheduling (1233 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (749 reviews)
- Limited Features (548 reviews)

### Hootsuite

Pros:
- Post Scheduling (1584 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1454 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (483 reviews)
- Missing Features (459 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (92 reviews) | 8.5 (5434 reviews) | 8.4 (6283 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (93 reviews) | 8.8 (5494 reviews) | 8.6 (6363 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (38 reviews) | 8.7 (3849 reviews) | 8.7 (4145 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (35 reviews) | 8.8 (2247 reviews) | 8.6 (2557 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (66 reviews) | 8.6 (4850 reviews) | 8.1 (4718 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (31 reviews) | 8.7 (2213 reviews) | 8.6 (2329 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (88 reviews) | 8.9 (5318 reviews) | 8.0 (6156 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### BuzzSumo

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Content Creation

Price: $199.00

Description: For marketers and marketing agencies wanting to take their content to the next level ($159/month when billed yearly)

Key Features:
- 2 Years of Historical Data
- 1 User
- Unlimited Exports

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/buzzsumo/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Sprout Social

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Essentials

Price: Starting at $79.00 1 user/per month (billed annually)

Description: Created for social media professionals focused on simplifying publishing workflows.

Key Features:
- Connect up to 5 social profiles
- Increase your visibility with optimal send times
- Track performance with profile and post-level reporting

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/sprout-social/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Hootsuite

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Standard

Price: $99.00 1 user Per Month

Key Features:
- Up to 10 social accounts
- Unlimited post scheduling
- Best time to post recommendations

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/hootsuite/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### Social Media Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **BuzzSumo** | 8.9/10 | 59 |
| **Sprout Social** | 7.3/10 | 3636 |
| **Hootsuite** | 7.5/10 | 2897 |

#### Social Analytics

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Competitor Analysis** | 8.7 (47 reviews) | 7.7 (2978 reviews) | 7.5 (2158 reviews) | 
| **Follower Analysis** | Feature Not Available | 7.8 (3156 reviews) | 7.9 (2360 reviews) | 
| **Post Performance** | 8.8 (54 reviews) | 8.8 (3378 reviews) | 8.6 (2535 reviews) | 
| **Paid Campaign Tracking** | Feature Not Available | 7.2 (2601 reviews) | 7.4 (1813 reviews) | 
| **Attribution** | Feature Not Available | 7.0 (2607 reviews) | 7.4 (2043 reviews) | 
| **Hashtag Analytics** | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 7.3 (2370 reviews) | 7.6 (1492 reviews) | 
| **Sentiment Analysis** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 7.1 (2308 reviews) | 7.5 (1452 reviews) | 

#### Reports & Dashboards

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Report Customizability** | Feature Not Available | 8.1 (3228 reviews) | 8.1 (2409 reviews) | 
| **Report Exporting** | 8.3 (42 reviews) | 8.5 (3272 reviews) | 8.3 (2371 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Feature Not Available | 8.5 (3127 reviews) | 8.4 (2411 reviews) | 
| **White Label** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.1 (1390 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Social Media Analytics

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 6.2 (893 reviews) | 6.7 (148 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 6.3 (890 reviews) | 6.8 (160 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 6.2 (879 reviews) | 6.6 (146 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 6.3 (887 reviews) | 6.6 (148 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 6.3 (892 reviews) | 6.7 (150 reviews) | 

### Social Media Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **BuzzSumo** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sprout Social** | 7.5/10 | 4659 |
| **Hootsuite** | 7.7/10 | 5431 |

#### Content & Collaboration

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Content Calendar** | Not enough data | 8.9 (3216 reviews) | 9.0 (2810 reviews) | 
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | 7.9 (2926 reviews) | 8.0 (2569 reviews) | 
| **Shared Inbox** | Not enough data | 8.2 (3026 reviews) | 8.0 (2538 reviews) | 
| **Approval Workflows** | Not enough data | 8.0 (2910 reviews) | 7.8 (2409 reviews) | 
| **Users and Permissions** | Not enough data | 8.3 (3011 reviews) | 8.2 (2531 reviews) | 
| **Content Creation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.1 (2552 reviews) | 

#### Social Management

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Social Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.6 (4377 reviews) | 8.1 (4613 reviews) | 
| **Social Publishing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (4416 reviews) | 8.9 (5175 reviews) | 
| **Campaign Optimization** | Not enough data | 8.1 (3825 reviews) | 8.2 (4510 reviews) | 
| **Social Engagement** | Not enough data | 8.5 (4239 reviews) | 8.4 (4894 reviews) | 
| **Social Ads** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 7.1 (3477 reviews) | 
| **Campaign Planning** | Not enough data | 7.9 (2912 reviews) | 8.0 (2537 reviews) | 
| **Hashtag Capabilites** | Not enough data | 7.5 (2495 reviews) | 7.9 (2162 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Social Media Management

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 6.2 (1064 reviews) | 6.8 (281 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 6.4 (1054 reviews) | 7.0 (278 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 6.6 (1070 reviews) | 7.2 (307 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 6.5 (1046 reviews) | 7.1 (279 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 6.4 (1037 reviews) | 7.0 (273 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 6.4 (1038 reviews) | 7.0 (275 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 6.5 (1038 reviews) | 7.1 (269 reviews) | 

### Content Curation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **BuzzSumo** | 8.9/10 | 18 |
| **Sprout Social** | N/A | N/A |
| **Hootsuite** | N/A | N/A |

#### Content Discovery

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Query Builder** | 8.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Sources** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Suggestions** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multimedia Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content Curation

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaboration** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content Distribution

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Social Media** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Marketing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Blogs/Websites** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SEO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Content Curation

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Social Media Advertising

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **BuzzSumo** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sprout Social** | N/A | N/A |
| **Hootsuite** | 8.0/10 | 700 |

#### Platform Interoperability

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Close Ecosystem API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (562 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Social Media Advertising

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (58 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (57 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (58 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (59 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (58 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (59 reviews) | 

#### Social Functionality

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Social Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (666 reviews) | 

#### Campaign Management

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Campaign Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (672 reviews) | 
| **Campaign Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (664 reviews) | 
| **Reach** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (654 reviews) | 
| **Bulk Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (664 reviews) | 
| **Batch Uploading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (662 reviews) | 
| **Brand Safety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (650 reviews) | 
| **Fraud Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (645 reviews) | 
| **Frequency Capping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (630 reviews) | 
| **Budget Pacing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (633 reviews) | 
| **Creative Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (627 reviews) | 
| **Rich Media Capabilties** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (619 reviews) | 
| **In-App Ads** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (618 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Rich Media Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (614 reviews) | 

#### Targeting

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Targeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (626 reviews) | 
| **Retargeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (614 reviews) | 
| **Geo-Targeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (614 reviews) | 
| **Contextual Targeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (608 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (599 reviews) | 
| **Custom Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (616 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (611 reviews) | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (611 reviews) | 
| **Enterprise Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (600 reviews) | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (597 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Capability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (600 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (587 reviews) | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (592 reviews) | 

### Social Media Listening Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **BuzzSumo** | 8.8/10 | 45 |
| **Sprout Social** | 7.4/10 | 2200 |
| **Hootsuite** | 7.7/10 | 2300 |

#### Monitoring & Listening

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Social Measurement** | 8.6 (40 reviews) | 8.5 (1909 reviews) | 8.1 (1914 reviews) | 
| **Influencer Identification** | 8.8 (38 reviews) | 7.0 (1432 reviews) | 7.2 (1508 reviews) | 
| **Brand Monitoring** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 8.1 (1231 reviews) | 8.2 (716 reviews) | 
| **Keyword Tracking** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 7.9 (1196 reviews) | 8.0 (683 reviews) | 
| **Trend Analysis** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 7.7 (1168 reviews) | 7.9 (676 reviews) | 
| **Competitor Analysis** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 7.8 (1193 reviews) | 7.7 (648 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Social Media Listening Tools

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 6.4 (386 reviews) | 7.3 (59 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 6.5 (397 reviews) | 7.2 (59 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 6.4 (386 reviews) | 7.4 (58 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 6.4 (387 reviews) | 7.3 (59 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 6.5 (387 reviews) | 7.4 (59 reviews) | 

#### Data Management & Analysis

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sentiment Analysis** | Feature Not Available | 7.5 (1213 reviews) | 7.5 (1354 reviews) | 
| **Social Reporting** | 8.3 (39 reviews) | 8.6 (1998 reviews) | 8.1 (1865 reviews) | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (1230 reviews) | 8.2 (729 reviews) | 
| **Advanced Data Filtering** | Not enough data | 7.8 (1128 reviews) | 7.8 (650 reviews) | 

### Social Customer Service

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **BuzzSumo** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sprout Social** | 7.8/10 | 1632 |
| **Hootsuite** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 7.1 (865 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.0 (850 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Process

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mentions** | Not enough data | 8.4 (1469 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Tickets** | Not enough data | 7.9 (1248 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Macros** | Not enough data | 7.7 (1009 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Channels

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Email** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Social** | Not enough data | 8.8 (1523 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Live Chat** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Phone** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Text** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Insight

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Surveys** | Not enough data | 7.4 (1126 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.4 (1434 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Visitor Activity** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Help Desk** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Media and Influencer Targeting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **BuzzSumo** | 9.0/10 | 9 |
| **Sprout Social** | N/A | N/A |
| **Hootsuite** | N/A | N/A |

#### Database

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Media Database** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact/Campaign Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Newsroom** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Outreach

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Media Distribution** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **PR Planner** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Media Services** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Monitoring** | 9.4 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Response Desk** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Impact Measurement** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Media and Influencer Targeting

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### User Rights/Roles

| Feature | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Version Control** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Team Collaboration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Social Media Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-analytics), [Social Media Listening Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-listening-tools)

**Unique to BuzzSumo (2):** [Content Curation Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/content-curation), [Media and Influencer Targeting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/media-and-influencer-targeting)

**Unique to Sprout Social (3):** [Social Media Suites](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-suites), [Social Media Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-mgmt), [Social Customer Service Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-customer-service)

**Unique to Hootsuite (3):** [Social Media Suites](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-suites), [Social Media Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-mgmt), [Social Media Advertising Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-advertising)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | BuzzSumo | Sprout Social | Hootsuite | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 60.0% | 44.6% | 59.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 34.3% | 37.7% | 28.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 5.7% | 17.6% | 11.7% | 

### By Industry

#### BuzzSumo

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 34.3%
- **Internet:** 10.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.6%
- **Computer Software:** 6.7%
- **Writing and Editing:** 2.9%
- **Human Resources:** 2.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.9%
- **Higher Education:** 1.9%
- **Management Consulting:** 1.9%
- **Financial Services:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 27.6%

#### Sprout Social

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 20.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 6.2%
- **Higher Education:** 5.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.8%
- **Financial Services:** 3.2%
- **Computer Software:** 3.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.9%
- **Public Relations and Communications:** 2.4%
- **Retail:** 2.4%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 47.7%

#### Hootsuite

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 15.3%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 8.7%
- **Higher Education:** 4.3%
- **Computer Software:** 3.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.6%
- **Education Management:** 2.7%
- **Public Relations and Communications:** 2.6%
- **Retail:** 2.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.5%
- **Financial Services:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 51.5%

---
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## Top Discussions

### BuzzSumo

No discussions available for this product.

### Sprout Social

- Title: [Is there a place of education for users?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15585-is-there-a-place-of-education-for-users) — 7 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "General education: https://sproutsocial.com/insights/webinars/ and overall intro webinar:..."
- Title: [Is Sprout Social legit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-sprout-social-legit) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes!"
- Title: [Does Sprout Social have a free plan?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-sprout-social-have-a-free-plan) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No"
- Title: [How can I access a more affordable reasonably priced membership with Sprout Social](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-access-a-more-affordable-reasonably-priced-membership-with-sprout-social) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "The best option? Get directly in contact with a sales rep. They'll be able to offer you a custom-made offer that suits your needs and budget. 
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- Title: [What can sprout social do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-sprout-social-do) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It’s a great tool for social listening "

### Hootsuite

- Title: [What do you get with free Hootsuite?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-do-you-get-with-free-hootsuite) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Nothing. Hootsuite discontinued their free tier "
- Title: [What is the most popular feature of Hootsuite?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-most-popular-feature-of-hootsuite) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Set it and forget it."
- Title: [How can I use Hootsuite in Instagram?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-use-hootsuite-in-instagram) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You cannot control Hootsuite inside of Instagram, but if you go to your Hootsuite dashboard, you can add Instagram as a social media account. This article..."
- Title: [How to connect Hootsuite to Facebook business page](https://www.g2.com/discussions/10564-how-to-connect-hootsuite-to-facebook-business-page) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hootsuite has deep, rich help pages that often include instructional videos.  Adding your Facebook page and other social networks can be found..."
- Title: [How is Hootsuite helping businesses manage their social media presence more effectively and efficiently?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-is-hootsuite-helping-businesses-manage-their-social-media-presence-more-effectively-and-efficiently) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Hootsuite helps businesses manage their social media presence by allowing them to schedule posts, monitor engagement, and analyze performance across multiple..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/buzzsumo-vs-sprout-social-vs-hootsuite)