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# Compare Sprout Social vs Zoho Social

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> Detailed comparison between Sprout Social and Zoho Social. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Sprout Social | Zoho Social |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 606 | 3388 |
| **Starting Price** | US$199,00 | US$15,00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Sprout Social

Sprout helps agencies and businesses - both large and small - extract real business value out of social media through effective engagement, publishing, listening and analytics tools.

### Zoho Social

Mid Size Business, Small Business&#10;Supported Countries - Asia, Australia, Canada, China, Europe, India, Latin America,&#10;Middle-East and Africa, UK, US.

## Key features

### Sprout Social

- API
- Activity Tracking
- Automated Publishing
- Brand Tracking
- CRM
- Content Management
- Customer Engagement
- Customizable Reports
- Dashboard
- Engagement Tracking
- Keyword Tracking
- Monitoring
- Multi-Account Management
- Multi-Channel Campaigns
- Multi-Channel Management
- Performance Metrics
- Post Scheduling
- Real-Time Analytics
- Real-Time Reporting
- Social Media Integration

### Zoho Social

- API
- Activity Tracking
- Automated Publishing
- Brand Tracking
- CRM
- Content Management
- Customer Engagement
- Customizable Reports
- Dashboard
- Engagement Tracking
- Keyword Tracking
- Monitoring
- Multi-Account Management
- Multi-Channel Campaigns
- Multi-Channel Management
- Performance Metrics
- Post Scheduling
- Real-Time Analytics
- Real-Time Reporting
- Social Media Integration

## Links

- [View Sprout Social Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/121447/sprout-social)
- [View Zoho Social Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/159351/zoho-social)
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