Enterprise features at creator prices

The Best Sprout Social Alternative
Without the Enterprise Price Tag

Sprout Social starts at $249/month. Saki gives you everything creators need for $15/month — a 94% savings.

94%
Savings
$15
vs $249
Free
Plan Available

Why Creators Are Leaving Sprout Social

Sprout Social is built for enterprises with enterprise budgets. Most creators don't need (or can't afford) it.

Sprout Social starts at $249/month per user

Saki starts at $15/month — save over 94%

Enterprise features you'll never use

Focused on scheduling — what creators actually need

Per-user pricing makes teams expensive

Flat pricing includes team collaboration

Complex onboarding and setup

Start posting in under 5 minutes

Saki vs Sprout Social: Feature Comparison

Sprout Social has more features, but do you need them?

FeatureSakiSprout Social
Starting Price$15/month$249/month
Free Plan15 posts/mo, 7 accounts30-day trial only
Per-User PricingNo — flat rate$249/user/month
Social ListeningNot includedEnterprise-grade
CRM IntegrationNot includedFull CRM features
Bluesky SupportNative supportNot supported
Multi-brand5 workspaces for $15/moAdditional cost
Smart SchedulingSmart Slots auto-fillOptimal send times
ReportingBasic analyticsAdvanced reporting

Platform Support Comparison

Sprout Social covers more platforms, but Saki has the ones that matter for creators.

LinkedIn
Saki
Sprout Social
Instagram
Saki
Sprout Social
Facebook
Saki
Sprout Social
TikTok
Saki
Sprout Social
Pinterest
Saki
Sprout Social
Threads
Saki
Sprout Social
Bluesky
Saki
Sprout Social
Twitter/X
Saki
Sprout Social
YouTube
Saki
Sprout Social
WhatsApp
Saki
Sprout Social

Saki supports Bluesky natively — Sprout Social doesn't. Perfect for forward-thinking creators.

Creator Pricing vs Enterprise Pricing

Why pay enterprise prices for creator needs?

Sprout Social Standard

Enterprise
$249/user/month
  • 5 social profiles
  • Social listening
  • CRM features
  • Advanced analytics
  • No Bluesky support
  • Per-user pricing

3 users = $747/month

Recommended

Saki Pro

94% Cheaper
$15/month (flat)
  • 35 accounts across 7 platforms
  • 150 scheduled posts
  • 5 brand workspaces
  • Native Bluesky support
  • Smart Slots auto-scheduling
  • Team collaboration included

Top Sprout Social Alternatives for 2026

Compare the best alternatives to find the right fit for your needs.

#1

Saki

Our Pick
Best for: Multi-platform scheduling + emerging platforms

Schedule to 7 platforms including Threads & Bluesky. Smart Slots auto-fill your optimal posting times. 5 brand workspaces included.

Price: Free - $99/mo

#2

Buffer

Best for: Simplicity and beginners

Clean, simple interface with AI writing assistant. Good for creators managing 1-3 accounts who want ease of use.

Price: $6-120/mo

#3

Later

Best for: Visual content and Instagram-first creators

Strong visual planning tools and Instagram features. Best for photographers and visual brands.

Price: $25-200/mo

#4

Metricool

Best for: Analytics-focused teams

Deep analytics and competitor tracking. Good for data-driven marketers who need detailed reports.

Price: $22-99/mo

#5

Publer

Best for: Budget-conscious users

Affordable option with content recycling and Canva integration. Lacks Threads/Bluesky support.

Price: $0-84/mo

#6

SocialBee

Best for: Content categories and recycling

Category-based scheduling with evergreen content recycling. Good for content-heavy strategies.

Price: $29-149/mo

#7

Planoly

Best for: Instagram visual planning

Visual grid planner focused on Instagram aesthetics. Good for curating a cohesive feed.

Price: $16-43/mo

#8

Hootsuite

Best for: Enterprise teams with complex needs

Enterprise-grade social listening, unified inbox, and approval workflows. Overkill for most creators.

Price: $99-739/mo

When Sprout Social Might Be Better

We're honest about when enterprise tools make sense.

  • 1

    You're an enterprise with 50+ employees

    Sprout Social's CRM and workflow features shine at scale.

  • 2

    You need social listening and sentiment analysis

    Sprout's listening tools are comprehensive for brand monitoring.

  • 3

    You require detailed compliance and approval workflows

    Enterprise teams with legal review needs benefit from Sprout's features.

For 95% of creators and small teams, Saki provides everything needed at 1/16th the price. Try it free.

How to Switch from Sprout Social to Saki

Make the switch in under 5 minutes. No technical skills required.

1

Sign up for Saki (free, no credit card required)

2

Connect your social accounts (takes 2 minutes)

3

Set up your Smart Slots posting schedule

4

Cancel your Sprout Social subscription and save $2,800+/year

Ready to Stop Overpaying?

Get the scheduling features you actually use at a price that makes sense.

No credit card required. No enterprise sales calls.