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# Compare Sprout Social vs Instagram

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Sprout Social | Instagram |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 606 | 5144 |
| **Starting Price** | US$199.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | 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.

### Instagram

Social media application that enables users to share photos and videos, comment on other users posts, send private messages, search for relevant content, and more using Android and iOS devices.

## Key features

### Sprout Social

- @mentions
- Automated Publishing
- Brand Tracking
- Collaboration Tools
- Content Management
- Customer Engagement
- Customisable Branding
- Engagement Tracking
- Image Editing
- Image Library
- Monitoring
- Multi-Account Management
- Post Scheduling
- Real Time Editing
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Search/Filter
- Social Advertising
- Social Media Integration
- Social Media Monitoring

### Instagram

- @mentions
- Automated Publishing
- Brand Tracking
- Collaboration Tools
- Content Management
- Customer Engagement
- Customisable Branding
- Engagement Tracking
- Image Editing
- Image Library
- Monitoring
- Multi-Account Management
- Post Scheduling
- Real Time Editing
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Search/Filter
- Social Advertising
- Social Media Integration
- Social Media Monitoring

## Links

- [View Sprout Social Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/121447/sprout-social)
- [View Instagram Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/210721/instagram)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/121447/210721/sprout-social/vs/instagram)

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