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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (44.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Calendars
Starting at $199.00 1 user/per month (billed annually)
HeyOrca
Star Rating
(284)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Calendars
Browse all 3 pricing plansSprout Social
Star Rating
(5,754)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.9% 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 plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Sprout Social excels in its Content Calendar feature, scoring 9.1, which allows for effective scheduling and planning of social media posts. In contrast, HeyOrca also performs well with a score of 9.5, but users mention that its interface is more intuitive for collaborative content planning.
- Reviewers mention that HeyOrca's Approval Workflows are particularly strong, with a score of 9.1, making it easier for teams to manage content approvals. Sprout Social, while still effective with a score of 8.1, has been noted by users as having a more cumbersome approval process.
- G2 users highlight that HeyOrca's Social Publishing feature is superior, scoring 9.2, which allows for seamless posting across multiple platforms. Sprout Social, with a score of 8.9, is praised for its robust analytics but is seen as slightly less user-friendly in the publishing process.
- Users on G2 report that Sprout Social's Social Analytics capabilities are more comprehensive, scoring 8.7, particularly in areas like Post Performance and Follower Analysis. However, HeyOrca's analytics, while scoring lower at 7.7, are noted for being easier to understand for small businesses.
- Reviewers say that HeyOrca shines in its Hashtag Capabilities, scoring an impressive 9.7, which helps users track and analyze hashtag performance effectively. Sprout Social, with a score of 7.7, is seen as lacking in this area, with users mentioning that it could benefit from more advanced hashtag tracking features.
- Users report that the Quality of Support is a significant differentiator, with HeyOrca receiving a score of 9.8, indicating exceptional customer service. In comparison, Sprout Social's score of 8.7 is still good, but users mention that response times can be slower, especially during peak hours.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
HeyOrca
Solo
Free
1 Calendars
For independent creators with light posting needs
- 1 user
- 10 scheduled posts
- 2 social profiles
Sprout 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
HeyOrca
Free Trial is available
Sprout Social
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
241
8.5
5,015
Ease of Use
9.5
241
8.8
5,068
Ease of Setup
9.6
167
8.7
3,454
Ease of Admin
9.6
166
8.8
2,160
Quality of Support
9.8
234
8.6
4,486
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
166
8.7
2,127
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
227
8.9
4,940
Features by Category
Social Analytics
Not enough data
7.7(won by default)
2944
Not enough data
7.8(won by default)
3128
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
3292
Not enough data
7.2(won by default)
2584
Not enough data
7.0(won by default)
2591
Not enough data
7.2(won by default)
2350
Not enough data
7.1(won by default)
2287
Reports & Dashboards
Not enough data
8.1(won by default)
3166
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
3231
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
3071
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Social Media Analytics
Not enough data
6.2(won by default)
883
Not enough data
6.2(won by default)
876
Not enough data
6.2(won by default)
868
Not enough data
6.2(won by default)
874
Not enough data
6.2(won by default)
874
Content & Collaboration
9.5
104
8.9
3111
8.7
95
7.9
2901
7.4
41
8.2
2954
9.1
99
8.0
2849
9.1
101
8.3
2962
8.6
87
Feature Not Available
Social Management
7.7
126
8.6
4134
9.2
199
8.9
4125
8.6
155
8.1
3772
8.1
139
8.5
4075
7.4
96
Feature Not Available
8.7
79
7.9
2863
9.8
15
7.5
2461
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
Not enough data
6.2
1050
Not enough data
6.4
1041
Not enough data
6.5
1037
Not enough data
6.5
1033
Not enough data
6.4
1025
Not enough data
6.4
1026
Not enough data
6.4
1022
Monitoring & Listening
Not enough data
8.5
1887
Not enough data
7.0
1426
Not enough data
8.0
1190
Not enough data
7.9
1177
Not enough data
7.7
1148
Not enough data
7.8
1176
Agentic AI - Social Media Listening Tools
Not enough data
6.4
382
Not enough data
6.4
380
Not enough data
6.4
383
Not enough data
6.4
381
Not enough data
6.4
381
Data Management & Analysis
Not enough data
7.5
1193
Not enough data
8.6
1946
Not enough data
8.0
1212
Not enough data
7.8
1117
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.1
856
Not enough data
6.9
845
Process
Not enough data
8.4
1446
Not enough data
7.9
1233
Not enough data
7.7
999
Channels
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
1494
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Insight
Not enough data
7.4
1121
Not enough data
8.4
1417
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
HeyOrca and Sprout Social are categorized as Social Media Management
Unique Categories
HeyOrca has no unique categories
Sprout Social is categorized as Social Media Suites, Social Media Listening Tools, Social Media Analytics, and Social Customer Service
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
HeyOrca
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
61.3%
Public Relations and Communications
4.6%
Information Technology and Services
2.5%
Consumer Goods
2.5%
Real Estate
2.1%
Other
27.0%
Marketing and Advertising
20.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.2%
Higher Education
5.5%
Information Technology and Services
3.7%
Financial Services
3.2%
Other
60.8%
Discussions
Why can't you post reels and carousel posts directly?
4 Comments
SS
Hey Tessa!
This is Stephanie from the product team at HeyOrca. Unfortunately it is not possible to publish reels and carousel posts directly through the...Read more
HeyOrca has no more discussions with answers
Is there a place of education for users?
6 Comments
EC
https://support.sproutsocial.com/hc/en-usRead 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
Is Sprout Social legit?
3 Comments
JG
Definitely! Very useful and intuitive platform to manage and analyze social media.Read more
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