1. Hootsuite
Hootsuite · Vancouver · Social media management · 4.5/5
Social media scheduling, inbox and analytics for teams.
₹8,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Sprout Social
- Starts ₹12,000/mo cheaper (₹8,000/mo vs ₹20,000/mo)
Social media management · Alternatives
Best Sprout Social alternatives in India (2026)
Sprout Social is a social media management product from Sprout Social, Chicago, priced at ₹20,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 3 are built in India, and 20 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Sprout Social are Hootsuite (₹8,000/mo), Brand24 (₹6,000/mo), Statusbrew (₹5,000/mo), Keyhole (₹6,000/mo) and Agorapulse (₹4,000/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹500/month.
Why businesses look for a Sprout Social alternative
Cost
Sprout Social starts at ₹20,000/mo. 20 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Sprout Social is built in United States. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Sprout Social alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Sprout Social's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Sprout Social (current) | ₹20,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Hootsuite | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Brand24 | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Statusbrew | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Keyhole | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Agorapulse | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  SocialPilot | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Iconosquare | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Mention | ₹3,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  eClincher | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Sendible | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Loomly | ₹2,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  SocialBee | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  ContentStudio | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Sked Social | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Taplio | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 16 |  Hopper HQ | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  TweetDeck (X Pro) | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Trackmyhashtag | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Post Planner | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Canva Content Planner | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 Sprout Social alternatives in detail
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Sprout Social
- Starts ₹14,000/mo cheaper (₹6,000/mo vs ₹20,000/mo)
3. Statusbrew
Statusbrew · Chandigarh · Social media management · 4.5/5
Social media management built in Chandigarh.
₹5,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Sprout Social
- Starts ₹15,000/mo cheaper (₹5,000/mo vs ₹20,000/mo)
- Built in India (Chandigarh)
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Sprout Social
- Starts ₹14,000/mo cheaper (₹6,000/mo vs ₹20,000/mo)
5. Agorapulse
Agorapulse · Paris · Social media management · 4.4/5
Social inbox, publishing and reporting.
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Sprout Social
- Starts ₹16,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹20,000/mo)
6. SocialPilot
SocialPilot · Ahmedabad · Social media management · 4.6/5
Affordable social scheduling for agencies, built in Ahmedabad.
₹2,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Sprout Social
- Starts ₹17,500/mo cheaper (₹2,500/mo vs ₹20,000/mo)
- Built in India (Ahmedabad)
7. Iconosquare
Iconosquare · Limoges · Social media management · 4.4/5
Instagram and social analytics.
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Sprout Social
- Starts ₹16,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹20,000/mo)
₹3,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Sprout Social
- Starts ₹16,500/mo cheaper (₹3,500/mo vs ₹20,000/mo)
9. eClincher
eClincher · San Francisco · Social media management · 4.3/5
Social management with inbox.
₹5,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Sprout Social
- Starts ₹15,000/mo cheaper (₹5,000/mo vs ₹20,000/mo)
₹2,400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Sprout Social
- Starts ₹17,600/mo cheaper (₹2,400/mo vs ₹20,000/mo)
Sprout Social alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Sprout Social
Indian alternatives to Sprout Social
How to choose a Sprout Social alternative
- Confirm each network's API support — Instagram Reels and LinkedIn documents are frequent gaps.
- Agencies should check per-workspace pricing and white-label reports.
- If community management matters, test the inbox with real volume before buying.
Sprout Social alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Sprout Social in 2026?+
The closest matches to Sprout Social on App Advisor are Hootsuite (₹8,000/mo), Brand24 (₹6,000/mo), Statusbrew (₹5,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Sprout Social, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Sprout Social?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Sprout Social has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Sprout Social?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Canva Content Planner starts lowest at ₹500/mo, compared with ₹20,000/mo for Sprout Social. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Sprout Social?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Statusbrew (₹5,000/mo), SocialPilot (₹2,500/mo), Trackmyhashtag (₹1,500/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Sprout Social vs Hootsuite: which is better?+
Hootsuite is the closest match to Sprout Social in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹12,000/mo cheaper (₹8,000/mo vs ₹20,000/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Sprout Social alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in social media management or a category Sprout Social also covers, and Sprout Social's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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