PilotPostAt a glance
| PilotPost | Sprout Social | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | €19 per month (Starter) | $79 per seat per month billed yearly, or $99 billed monthly (Essentials) |
| Team members | Included: 1 on Starter, 5 on Pro, 20 on Agency | Paid per seat |
| Social profiles | Starter: up to 5 networks, 1 account each. Pro: every network | 5 on Essentials and Standard; unlimited on Professional and Advanced |
| Free trial | 7 days free, cancel any time before it ends | 30-day free trial |
| Networks | Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Telegram, Bluesky and WhatsApp Business | The major networks |
| Scheduling and calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Inbox for comments | Yes | Yes |
| Social listening | No | Yes, as an add-on on Standard and above |
Sprout Social details are from its own pricing page, checked October 2026. Prices can change, so check Sprout Social's website for the latest.
The main difference: price per seat vs flat price
Sprout Social charges per seat, so every person on the team adds to the monthly bill, and listening, premium analytics and employee advocacy are add-ons on top. PilotPost charges one monthly price per plan with team members included: 5 people on Pro (€49 per month) and 20 on Agency (€129 per month).
If your team mainly needs to plan, schedule, reply and report, that difference adds up quickly.
When Sprout Social is the better choice
Sprout Social is a strong choice for larger organisations that need social listening, premium analytics, employee advocacy or influencer marketing in one platform, and have the budget for per-seat pricing. Its higher plans also include unlimited social profiles.
When PilotPost is the better choice
PilotPost suits creators, small businesses and agencies who want to publish across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Telegram, Bluesky and WhatsApp Business, reply to comments in one inbox, get AI help with captions and share the work with a team, without paying per seat.
You can try it free for 7 days on the Starter plan and cancel any time before the trial ends.
Frequently asked questions
Is PilotPost cheaper than Sprout Social?
For most small teams, yes. PilotPost starts at €19 per month with team members included, while Sprout Social's Essentials plan is $79 per seat per month billed yearly, or $99 billed monthly (prices checked November 2026).
Does PilotPost have social listening like Sprout Social?
No. PilotPost focuses on planning, publishing, replying to comments and reporting on your own accounts. If listening is essential to you, Sprout Social offers it as an add-on.
Can I move from Sprout Social to PilotPost?
Yes. Connect your social accounts to PilotPost, then recreate or bulk-upload your scheduled posts. Your past posts stay on the networks themselves.