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
Sprout Social has more features, but do you need them?
| Feature | Saki | Sprout Social |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $15/month | $249/month |
| Free Plan | 15 posts/mo, 7 accounts | 30-day trial only |
| Per-User Pricing | No — flat rate | $249/user/month |
| Social Listening | Not included | Enterprise-grade |
| CRM Integration | Not included | Full CRM features |
| Bluesky Support | Native support | Not supported |
| Multi-brand | 5 workspaces for $15/mo | Additional cost |
| Smart Scheduling | Smart Slots auto-fill | Optimal send times |
| Reporting | Basic analytics | Advanced reporting |
Sprout Social covers more platforms, but Saki has the ones that matter for creators.
Saki supports Bluesky natively — Sprout Social doesn't. Perfect for forward-thinking creators.
Why pay enterprise prices for creator needs?
3 users = $747/month
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We're honest about when enterprise tools make sense.
You're an enterprise with 50+ employees
Sprout Social's CRM and workflow features shine at scale.
You need social listening and sentiment analysis
Sprout's listening tools are comprehensive for brand monitoring.
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.
Make the switch in under 5 minutes. No technical skills required.
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