Talkwalker vs Sprout Social
Which social media tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.
Talkwalker
From Custom
G2 4.3 · 137 reviewsEnterprises and agencies that want broad global listening with unlimited seats, especially teams already on Hootsuite.
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Sprout Social
From $79
G2 4.4 · 6,882 reviewsTeams already using Sprout Social for publishing and customer care that want listening, inbox and reporting in one tool.
Side by side
| Talkwalker | Sprout Social | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Custom pricing (by quote, demo required) | From $79/seat/month billed annually ($99 monthly); no free plan |
| G2 Rating | 4.3 (137 reviews) | 4.4 (6,882 reviews) |
| Best For | Enterprises and agencies that want broad global listening with unlimited seats, especially teams already on Hootsuite. | Teams already using Sprout Social for publishing and customer care that want listening, inbox and reporting in one tool. |
Pros and cons
Talkwalker
Pros
- Unlimited users on every plan
- Very broad coverage: 150 million sources and 187 languages
- AI peak detection and forecasting
- Pairs with Hootsuite for publishing and engagement
Cons
- No public prices; demo and quote for every plan
- Plan limits given only as multiples (2x, 6x), not numbers
- Extra historical data only on the top Business plan
- Renaming to Lumen by Talkwalker can confuse buyers
Sprout Social
Pros
- Listening sits next to an excellent inbox, publishing and reporting
- Query builder needs no Boolean skills
- Base plan prices are public, with a 30-day trial and no card
Cons
- Listening is a paid add-on with no public price
- Not available on Essentials; Standard is $199 per seat per month billed annually
- Per-seat pricing adds up quickly for larger teams
- No published mention limits or history length for listening
Sarah Chen