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Dash Social vs. Sprout Social

Dash Social puts the power back in your hands — with intuitive, easy-to-use tools built for social media managers and their teams. Whether you're just starting out or scaling globally, Dash adapts to your growth and helps you stay fast, focused and ahead of the curve.

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Dash Social Is Trusted By Brands of All Sizes

Dash Social vs. Sprout Social At A Glance

A social media management platform built for brands leading with social and creative strategy. Delivering the insights and tools marketers need to execute sophisticated, full-funnel campaigns across owned, earned and paid media.

A social management solution for social media strategy. Connect with audiences, publish workflows and turn social data into meaningful insights

Priority Social Channels and Integrations

Priority Social Channels and Integrations:

TikTok, Instagram, X (Twitter), Pinterest, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Threads, Google Analytics, Zendesk, Salesforce

Priority Social Channels and Integrations:

X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, TikTok, Google Analytics, Zendesk, LinkedIn, Threads 

Entry Package Cost (per 3 users)

Entry Level Cost

$499

/month
Entry Level Cost

$597

/month

Most Notable Features

Most Notable Features
Brand-Specific AI
Social Analytics
Content Calendar
Creator Management
Automated UGC
Community Management
Campaign Performance
Most Notable Features
Social Publishing
Social Analytics
Content Calendar
Report Customizability
Post Performance

Customer Support

Customer Support
24/7 Live Chat with Real People
Email
Customer Support
Live Chat
Phone
Email

G2 Star Rating

G2 Star Rating:

4.7/5

G2 Star Rating:

4.4/5

Compare Dash Social vs. Sprout Social

Entry Level Pricing

See how Dash Social’s Grow plan stacks up against Sprout Social’s pricing and find the right fit for your team.

1 User
3 Users
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Standard

per three users +$199 per each additional user

$597

/month

Most Popular Features

Compare Dash Social’s top-rated social media marketing features on G2 — from advanced reporting to product insights and more. See why we're the go-to Sprout Social alternative.

Influencer Identification

Identifies who is talking about your brand and their influence over social communities.

8.9

7.2

Report Exporting

Allows users to export reports from the product into an .xsl, .csv or .pdf file.

8.8

8.6

Report Customizability

Allows user flexibility into manipulating and digging deeper into the data that is provided through the tool.

8.5

8.1

Campaign Planning

Allows for categorizing or grouping individual posts to streamline social media marketing campaigns.

8.2

8.1

Campaign Optimization

Identifies trends in social media campaigns, such as optimal posting times, to improve performance.

8.4

8.2

Post Performance

Tracks how much engagement (views, likes, favorites, reposts, comments, etc.) each piece of content receives to highlight which types of content resonate best with the target audience.

9.0

8.8

* The above is data sourced by G2 on a scale of 1 to 10. Last updated: May 30, 2025

Additional Features

Link in Bio

Easily connecting social and sales. A customizable URL for your profile bio that features direct links to products or pages on your website in correlation with your social media feed. 

Scheduling and Publishing

A feature that allows for the creation, scheduling and publishing of social media posts all in one simple and easy-to-use location.

Social Listening

Monitor interactions on social media to identify trends, see competitors’ strategies and measure sentiment. 

AI-Powered Data Analysis

Make more informed decisions with AI-driven insights and summaries about your content, performance, competitors and community.

UGC

Track all brand mentions on Instagram and TikTok, uncover top creators and measure growth over time.

Performance Predictions 

Dash Social’s proprietary AI solution helps brands predict and maximize content performance by identifying which photos and videos will drive the highest engagement with your audience.

What Customers Are Saying About Dash Social

"We LOVE Dash Social for everything social analytics, insights and scheduling. It's the most intuitive platform to use and makes reporting a breeze. Onboarding and support are great. We use this platform every day for scheduling and reporting. Very easy to implement and integrate into your social software suite!"

Mikayla B.
Senior Manager, Social Media and Influencer Marketing
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

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G2 Review

“Dash Social has every available service in one place and a wonderful team to support you at all times. It's the only service I use and will recommend.”

Mariah R.
Social Media and Community Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

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G2 Review

"Dash Social is a really intuitive and user friendly platform for scheduling, curating, and analyzing content"

Elise W.
Head of Social
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

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G2 Review

Why Choose Dash Social?

Dash Social is purposefully designed for social media managers, with intuitive workflows that reduce complexity — not add to it. Whether you're a team of one or many, our tailored plans fit your size, budget and strategy. Collaborate effortlessly, move faster and save time where it matters most.

Brand-Specific AI

Maximize your creative impact with tailored content predictions based on your unique brand.

Integrated Creator Management

Discover influencers, track deliverables and measure campaign performance — all in the same platform.

Automated UGC

Surface UGC without manual searches. Track sentiment, identify top-performing content, request rights and publish seamlessly.

Social Commerce Solutions

Drive sales from shoppable social feeds and boost conversion rates with customizable UGC galleries to feature on your website, email and more.

Premium Customer Service and User Experience

Dash Social is the #1 rated social media marketing platform on G2 for ease of use and user experience. Plus, get best-in-class support from real humans delivering fast, expert help.

Sprout Social FAQs

What is Sprout Social?​

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Sprout Social is a social media management platform designed to help businesses and organizations manage their presence across multiple social media channels. It offers a suite of tools for publishing, engagement, analytics, social listening and customer care — all in one centralized platform.

Who are Sprout Social’s Competitors?

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Sprout Social has several major competitors, including Dash Social, Sprinklr, Buffer and Hootsuite. All offering features that support brands focused on growth and performance.

How much is Sprout Social?

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The cost of Sprout Social varies depending on the plan. The standard entry-level plan is $199 per user per month and the price increases with each upgrade. This means the cost of Sprout will rise with every additional team member you add to your account.It’s also important to note that Social Listening for example is not included in the base plans — it’s a premium add-on for an additional fee. For teams that require listening and audience intelligence capabilities, this can significantly raise the total cost.

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