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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (44.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $199.00 1 user/per month (billed annually)
Google Analytics
Star Rating
(6,636)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google AnalyticsSprout Social
Star Rating
(5,753)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $199.00 1 user/per month (billed annually)
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansGoogle Analytics vs Sprout Social
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Sprout Social easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Sprout Social overall.
- Reviewers felt that Google Analytics meets the needs of their business better than Sprout Social.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Sprout Social is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Sprout Social over Google Analytics.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Analytics
No pricing availableSprout Social
Standard
Starting at $199.00
1 user/per month (billed annually)
- 5 social profiles
- All-in-one social inbox
- Social content calendar
Free Trial
Google Analytics
No trial information availableSprout Social
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
5,519
8.5
5,033
Ease of Use
7.8
5,553
8.8
5,086
Ease of Setup
7.9
2,757
8.7
3,470
Ease of Admin
8.2
2,609
8.8
2,167
Quality of Support
7.5
4,593
8.6
4,500
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
2,390
8.7
2,134
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
5,398
8.9
4,957
Features by Category
Metrics
9.0
4025
Not enough data
8.8
4000
Not enough data
8.7
3936
Not enough data
8.6
3616
Not enough data
8.4
3388
Not enough data
8.4
3593
Not enough data
8.5
3640
Not enough data
8.6
3713
Not enough data
8.2
3300
Not enough data
Reporting
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
3543
Not enough data
8.2
3251
Not enough data
8.4
3495
Not enough data
8.5
3432
Not enough data
8.3
3110
Not enough data
8.5
3664
Not enough data
Other
8.5
3684
Not enough data
8.5
3495
Not enough data
8.3
3287
Not enough data
8.7
3434
Not enough data
8.5
2696
Not enough data
8.0
2423
Not enough data
8.2
2798
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Analytics
7.8
84
Not enough data
8.0
85
Not enough data
7.7
84
Not enough data
8.5
91
Not enough data
Administration
8.5
2624
Not enough data
8.2
2329
Not enough data
8.9
3457
Not enough data
8.9
3563
Not enough data
Social Analytics
Not enough data
7.7(won by default)
2956
Not enough data
7.8(won by default)
3141
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
3306
Not enough data
7.2(won by default)
2595
Not enough data
7.0(won by default)
2602
Not enough data
7.2(won by default)
2361
Not enough data
7.1(won by default)
2299
Reports & Dashboards
Not enough data
8.1(won by default)
3179
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
3244
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
3085
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Social Media Analytics
Not enough data
6.2(won by default)
893
Not enough data
6.2(won by default)
886
Not enough data
6.2(won by default)
878
Not enough data
6.2(won by default)
884
Not enough data
6.2(won by default)
885
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
User Identification
8.9
1176
Not enough data
8.8
1134
Not enough data
9.1
1148
Not enough data
Tracking & Reporting
8.6
1019
Not enough data
8.9
1164
Not enough data
8.5
1068
Not enough data
8.9
1178
Not enough data
8.7
1121
Not enough data
8.6
1096
Not enough data
Metrics
8.8
235
Not enough data
8.7
230
Not enough data
8.8
224
Not enough data
8.6
234
Not enough data
8.8
237
Not enough data
Content & Collaboration
Not enough data
8.9
3125
Not enough data
7.9
2913
Not enough data
8.2
2967
Not enough data
8.0
2860
Not enough data
8.3
2975
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Social Management
Not enough data
8.6
4149
Not enough data
8.9
4140
Not enough data
8.0
3785
Not enough data
8.5
4089
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
2876
Not enough data
7.5
2474
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
Not enough data
6.2
1062
Not enough data
6.4
1052
Not enough data
6.5
1049
Not enough data
6.5
1044
Not enough data
6.4
1035
Not enough data
6.4
1036
Not enough data
6.4
1032
Exchange Functions
9.3
15
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
Data as a Service
9.3
15
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.6
15
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
Management
9.3
15
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
Monitoring & Listening
Not enough data
8.5
1894
Not enough data
7.0
1431
Not enough data
8.0
1198
Not enough data
7.9
1183
Not enough data
7.7
1155
Not enough data
7.8
1182
Agentic AI - Social Media Listening Tools
Not enough data
6.4
387
Not enough data
6.4
385
Not enough data
6.4
388
Not enough data
6.4
386
Not enough data
6.4
386
Data Management & Analysis
Not enough data
7.5
1200
Not enough data
8.6
1953
Not enough data
8.0
1219
Not enough data
7.8
1124
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.1
859
Not enough data
6.9
848
Process
Not enough data
8.4
1449
Not enough data
7.9
1236
Not enough data
7.7
1003
Channels
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
1498
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Insight
Not enough data
7.4
1124
Not enough data
8.4
1420
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Tools
8.3
1122
Not enough data
8.9
1493
Not enough data
8.3
1255
Not enough data
Metrics
8.9
1464
Not enough data
8.9
1498
Not enough data
8.9
1498
Not enough data
8.7
1416
Not enough data
8.7
1430
Not enough data
8.4
1366
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Analytics
7.7
40
Not enough data
8.2
40
Not enough data
7.8
40
Not enough data
7.8
40
Not enough data
7.9
42
Not enough data
Metrics
8.8
235
Not enough data
8.7
230
Not enough data
8.8
224
Not enough data
8.6
234
Not enough data
8.8
237
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Analytics and Sprout Social share no categories
Unique Categories
Google Analytics is categorized as Content Analytics, Mobile App Analytics, Digital Analytics, and Data Exchange Platforms
Sprout Social is categorized as Social Media Suites, Social Media Listening Tools, Social Media Management, Social Media Analytics, and Social Customer Service
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Analytics
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sprout Social
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
21.3%
Information Technology and Services
7.9%
Computer Software
6.8%
Internet
4.5%
Retail
2.8%
Other
56.7%
Marketing and Advertising
20.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.1%
Higher Education
5.5%
Information Technology and Services
3.7%
Financial Services
3.2%
Other
60.8%
Discussions
What is Google Analytics used for?
6 Comments
RV
It is the best free tool for getting insights into our website and apps.Read more
How are marketers using Google Analytics to drive strategic decisions and optimize online presence?
5 Comments
JC
We use it as a guide when establishing publication strategies, to segment the audience and customers, with Google Analytics, we can establish publication and...Read more
How do I link it to my SPSS journal
4 Comments
AK
This may not be the answer you want, however its the best i have with my limited experience of spss. But you can import data via a spreadsheet (XLS/CSV - the...Read more
Is there a place of education for users?
6 Comments
EC
https://support.sproutsocial.com/hc/en-usRead more
Is Sprout Social legit?
4 Comments
JG
Definitely! Very useful and intuitive platform to manage and analyze social media.Read more
How can I access a more affordable reasonably priced membership with Sprout Social
3 Comments
RS
Feel free to chat us directly at Sprout and we can get you in touch with a team member who can walk through your specific use case for you and the best...Read more
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