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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (44.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Starting at $199.00 1 user/per month (billed annually)
Planable
Star Rating
(948)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansSprout Social
Star Rating
(5,755)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
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Reviews say that Sprout Social excels in social analytics, scoring 8.6, which users appreciate for its detailed reporting features. In contrast, Planable's social analytics score is lower at 7.0, with users mentioning that they find it less comprehensive for in-depth analysis.
- Users report that Planable shines in ease of use, achieving a score of 9.2, making it particularly appealing for small businesses. Sprout Social, while still user-friendly with a score of 8.8, is noted by reviewers as having a steeper learning curve due to its more complex features.
- Reviewers mention that Planable's content calendar feature is highly rated at 9.2, with users appreciating its intuitive layout for scheduling posts. Sprout Social's content calendar, while effective, scores slightly lower at 8.9, with some users indicating it could be more streamlined.
- Users on G2 highlight Planable's approval workflows, scoring 8.9, as a standout feature that simplifies team collaboration. In comparison, Sprout Social's approval workflows score 8.0, with reviewers noting that it lacks some flexibility in managing multiple approvals.
- G2 users report that Planable offers a free entry-level price, making it accessible for small businesses, while Sprout Social's starting price of $199.00 is seen as a barrier for some potential users. This pricing difference significantly influences user choice.
- Reviewers mention that while both products have strong support, Planable edges out with a quality of support score of 8.8 compared to Sprout Social's 8.7. Users appreciate Planable's responsive customer service, which they find helpful in resolving issues quickly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
Planable
Free Trial is available
Sprout Social
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
809
8.5
5,015
Ease of Use
9.2
825
8.8
5,068
Ease of Setup
9.2
615
8.7
3,454
Ease of Admin
9.3
495
8.8
2,160
Quality of Support
8.8
600
8.6
4,486
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
444
8.7
2,127
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
774
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
9.2
656
8.9
3111
8.6
575
7.9
2901
Feature Not Available
8.2
2954
8.9
597
8.0
2849
8.8
584
8.3
2962
8.2
535
Feature Not Available
Social Management
7.0
352
8.6
4134
9.1
686
8.9
4125
Feature Not Available
8.1
3772
7.6
535
8.5
4075
6.3
423
Feature Not Available
8.4
505
7.9
2863
Feature Not Available
7.5
2461
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
6.2
57
6.2
1050
6.8
56
6.4
1041
6.7
56
6.5
1037
6.6
55
6.5
1033
6.5
56
6.4
1025
6.3
57
6.4
1026
6.5
57
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
Planable and Sprout Social are categorized as Social Media Management
Unique Categories
Planable 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
Planable
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
31.6%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.8%
Computer Software
3.6%
Retail
3.1%
Professional Training & Coaching
2.7%
Other
55.2%
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
Are there plans for Google My Business Integration?
3 Comments
SL
They offer that now. That was a HUGE plus for us!Read more
How can you better use planable with Instagram
2 Comments
XM
Hi Kevin - not 100% sure what you mean but if you refer to our mobile app it's definitely up and running on both Android and iOS. Would be great if you could...Read more
Can you base the pricing plan based on number of users verses number of workspaces?
1 Comment
NL
Hey Lesley,
Great news! We now have two new pricing plans with costs per user and workspace, so you pay for what you use 😊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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