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Compare Rival IQ and Sprout Social 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (45.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$239.00
Starting at $199.00 1 user/per month (billed annually)
Rival IQ
Star Rating
(48)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$239.00
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Star Rating
(4,184)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $199.00 1 user/per month (billed annually)
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Sprout Social excels in its Content Calendar feature, scoring 9.1, which allows for seamless scheduling and planning of social media posts. In contrast, Rival IQ does not have a comparable feature that matches this level of functionality.
- Reviewers mention that Rival IQ shines in Competitor Analysis, with a score of 9.6, providing in-depth insights into competitors' social media strategies. Sprout Social, while still useful, scores lower at 7.9, indicating a less robust offering in this area.
- G2 users highlight that Rival IQ's Report Exporting feature is superior, scoring 9.1 compared to Sprout Social's 8.7. This makes it easier for users to share insights and analytics with stakeholders, a critical aspect for many businesses.
- Users on G2 report that Sprout Social's Social Publishing capabilities are highly rated at 8.9, allowing for effective management of multiple social accounts. Rival IQ, while competent, does not provide the same level of ease and integration.
- Reviewers say that Sprout Social's Quality of Support is commendable, with a score of 8.7, indicating responsive customer service. In contrast, Rival IQ's support is rated higher at 9.5, suggesting a more reliable support experience for users.
- Users report that Rival IQ's Paid Campaign Tracking feature is less effective, scoring only 6.3, which may disappoint users looking for comprehensive tracking of their paid social efforts. Sprout Social, while also not excelling in this area with a score of 7.4, still offers a more favorable experience.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Rival IQ
Drive
$239.00
Save 15% with an Annual Subscription.
- Track up to 10 companies on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn
- 6 months of data history
- 12 hours data freshness
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
Rival IQ
Free Trial is available
Sprout Social
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
41
8.5
3,755
Ease of Use
9.4
41
8.8
3,795
Ease of Setup
9.6
27
8.7
2,337
Ease of Admin
9.6
27
8.8
1,707
Quality of Support
9.5
40
8.7
3,351
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
27
8.8
1,670
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
36
8.9
3,691
Features by Category
Social Analytics
9.6(won by 1.7)
29
7.9
1955
8.5(won by 0.6)
25
7.9
2135
9.1(won by 0.3)
27
8.8
2296
6.3
17
7.4(won by 1.1)
1616
Feature Not Available
7.3(won by default)
1634
Not enough data
7.6(won by default)
1387
Not enough data
7.3(won by default)
1327
Reports & Dashboards
8.3(won by 0.2)
25
8.1
2163
9.1(won by 0.5)
25
8.6
2232
8.7(won by 0.2)
22
8.5
2073
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Social Media Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content & Collaboration
Not enough data
9.0
1981
Not enough data
7.9
1793
Not enough data
8.2
1837
Not enough data
8.1
1756
Not enough data
8.4
1860
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Social Management
Not enough data
8.6
2974
Not enough data
8.9
2965
Not enough data
8.2
2623
Not enough data
8.5
2928
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
1706
Not enough data
7.6
1300
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring & Listening
Not enough data
8.6
1475
Not enough data
7.1
1017
Not enough data
8.3
777
Not enough data
8.0
761
Not enough data
7.9
739
Not enough data
8.0
766
Agentic AI - Social Media Listening Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management & Analysis
Not enough data
7.5
783
Not enough data
8.7
1540
Not enough data
8.2
806
Not enough data
7.9
715
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
542
Not enough data
7.3
534
Process
Not enough data
8.6
1111
Not enough data
8.1
908
Not enough data
7.8
672
Channels
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
1165
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Insight
Not enough data
7.5
798
Not enough data
8.6
1091
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Rival IQ and Sprout Social are categorized as Social Media Analytics
Unique Categories
Rival IQ has no unique categories
Sprout Social is categorized as Social Customer Service, Social Media Suites, Social Media Management, and Social Media Listening Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Rival IQ
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
40.0%
Information Technology and Services
8.9%
Computer Software
6.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.4%
Management Consulting
4.4%
Other
35.6%
Marketing and Advertising
21.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.2%
Higher Education
4.9%
Information Technology and Services
3.8%
Computer Software
3.4%
Other
60.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Rival IQ
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jay B.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I love these guys. Excellent social media, SEO, content marketing data (especially competitive data) that is very easy-to-use and affordably priced. Also a very responsive team. Quick to answer questions, explain product updates, etc. It's not as...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Fernando D.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Rival IQ prices are out of the market, and even worst they do not respect previous agreement with loyal users that have been with them for years.
Sprout Social
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Stephany S.
Verified User in Gambling & Casinos
The incredibly clean UI makes this tool a breeze to use for daily social media monitoring. Up to 50 different channels can be added to the platform, making it very easy for a community manager to respond quickly for multiple brands. Teams also have the...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Mateusz P.
Verified User in Sporting Goods
Firstly, the features are a bit lacking. Sprout Social pulls @mentions and #hashtags into the feed but photo tags and other social media tags are not pulled in by Sprout Social requiring you to log into each social media channel and check. Secondly, the...
Jay B.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I love these guys. Excellent social media, SEO, content marketing data (especially competitive data) that is very easy-to-use and affordably priced. Also a very responsive team. Quick to answer questions, explain product updates, etc. It's not as...
Stephany S.
Verified User in Gambling & Casinos
The incredibly clean UI makes this tool a breeze to use for daily social media monitoring. Up to 50 different channels can be added to the platform, making it very easy for a community manager to respond quickly for multiple brands. Teams also have the...
Fernando D.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Rival IQ prices are out of the market, and even worst they do not respect previous agreement with loyal users that have been with them for years.
Mateusz P.
Verified User in Sporting Goods
Firstly, the features are a bit lacking. Sprout Social pulls @mentions and #hashtags into the feed but photo tags and other social media tags are not pulled in by Sprout Social requiring you to log into each social media channel and check. Secondly, the...
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Discussions
How does the free 7-day trial work?
1 comment
Official Response from Rival IQ
You may evaluate Rival IQ for 14 days completely free, with no commitment and no credit card required. If you require more time to evaluate, please contact...Read more
What are my payment options?
1 comment
Official Response from Rival IQ
Our online payment system accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Monthly plans can only be paid by credit card. For annual plans, we can...Read more
Is there a minimum commitment?
1 comment
Official Response from Rival IQ
To get the most out of Rival IQ, you'll want to subscribe to an annual plan. Besides receiving an annual pricing discount, you'll get access to additional...Read more
Is there a place of education for users?
6 comments
EC
I'm sorry, but the text you provided is a URL, which does not contain any content in an unknown language for translation. If you have a specific text in an...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
Is Sprout Social legit?
3 comments
JG
Definitely! Very useful and intuitive platform to manage and analyze social media.Read more
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