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Compare HeyOrca and Sprout Social 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (44.5% 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
(6,144)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.5% 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.
- G2 reviewers report that Sprout Social excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to HeyOrca. Users appreciate its robust analytics module, which provides clear and actionable performance insights, making it a powerful tool for social media management.
- Users say that HeyOrca shines in its user-friendly interface, particularly highlighting the clean calendar view that simplifies content planning across multiple platforms. This feature is especially beneficial for teams managing various channels and campaigns, as it helps keep everything organized.
- Reviewers mention that Sprout Social's implementation process is smooth and intuitive, with many users praising the ease of setup. This quick onboarding experience allows teams to get started without significant delays, which is a crucial factor for businesses looking to streamline their social media efforts.
- According to verified reviews, HeyOrca stands out for its exceptional customer support, with users noting the courteous and responsive nature of the support team. This level of assistance can be a game-changer for teams that require ongoing help and guidance as they navigate the platform.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Sprout Social offers powerful features like social publishing and queue management, it may not cater to every specific workflow need, leading to some configuration challenges for users. This can be a consideration for teams with unique requirements.
- Users report that HeyOrca's approval workflows are seamless and efficient, making it easy for teams with multiple approvers to collaborate effectively. This feature is particularly praised by users managing larger teams, as it simplifies the content approval process significantly.
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
5,233
Ease of Use
9.5
241
8.8
5,291
Ease of Setup
9.6
167
8.7
3,657
Ease of Admin
9.6
166
8.8
2,212
Quality of Support
9.8
234
8.6
4,674
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
166
8.7
2,177
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
227
8.9
5,148
Features by Category
Social Analytics
Not enough data
7.7(won by default)
2966
Not enough data
7.8(won by default)
3147
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
3347
Not enough data
7.2(won by default)
2597
Not enough data
7.0(won by default)
2605
Not enough data
7.2(won by default)
2360
Not enough data
7.1(won by default)
2302
Reports & Dashboards
Not enough data
8.1(won by default)
3201
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
3255
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
3115
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)
888
Not enough data
6.2(won by default)
879
Not enough data
6.2(won by default)
885
Not enough data
6.3(won by default)
889
Content & Collaboration
9.5
104
8.9
3174
8.7
95
7.9
2918
7.4
41
8.2
2994
9.1
99
8.0
2879
9.1
101
8.3
2994
8.6
87
Feature Not Available
Social Management
7.7
126
8.6
4262
9.2
199
8.9
4281
8.6
155
8.0
3800
8.1
139
8.5
4156
7.4
96
Feature Not Available
8.7
79
7.9
2888
9.8
15
7.5
2479
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
Not enough data
6.2
1062
Not enough data
6.4
1052
Not enough data
6.5
1057
Not enough data
6.5
1045
Not enough data
6.4
1035
Not enough data
6.4
1036
Not enough data
6.4
1034
Monitoring & Listening
Not enough data
8.5
1897
Not enough data
7.0
1430
Not enough data
8.0
1210
Not enough data
7.9
1187
Not enough data
7.7
1155
Not enough data
7.8
1183
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
388
Data Management & Analysis
Not enough data
7.5
1202
Not enough data
8.6
1961
Not enough data
8.0
1220
Not enough data
7.8
1123
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.1
862
Not enough data
6.9
848
Process
Not enough data
8.4
1455
Not enough data
7.9
1239
Not enough data
7.7
1002
Channels
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
1510
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Insight
Not enough data
7.4
1123
Not enough data
8.4
1424
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
20.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.2%
Higher Education
5.6%
Information Technology and Services
3.6%
Computer Software
3.2%
Other
60.9%
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
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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