Social media management software pricing
We track 6 social media management tools. 2 have a free plan. For 10 seats, the lowest per-seat cost is Sprout Social Essentials at $790 a month.
- Tools tracked
- 6
- With a free plan
- 2
- Lowest seat price
- $79
- Last checked
- October 24, 2026
Social media management price comparison
| Tool | Starting price | Free plan | 10 seats / month | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffer | From $5/channel/mo | Yes | — | |
| Hootsuite | From $99/user/mo | No | $990 | |
| Later | From $18.75/mo | No | — | |
| Loomly | From $49/mo | No | — | |
| Metricool | From $20/mo | Yes | — | |
| Sprout Social | From $79/seat/mo | No | $790 |
Free social media management software
Cheapest social media management software for a team of 10
Ranked by the cheapest per-seat plan’s monthly cost for 10 seats, using annual-billing rates where the page lists them. Tools priced per account or by usage are not ranked.
- 1.Sprout Social Essentials$790/mo
- 2.Hootsuite Standard$990/mo
Social media management pricing FAQ
How much does social media management software cost?
We track 6 social media management tools. 2 have a free plan. For 10 seats, the lowest per-seat cost is Sprout Social Essentials at $790 a month.
Is there free social media management software?
Yes. Buffer, Metricool have a free plan on the official pricing page. Free plans have limits; each tool page lists them.
What is the cheapest social media management software for a small team?
At 10 seats, Sprout Social Essentials ($790/month), Hootsuite Standard ($990/month) cost the least among per-seat plans we track. Tools priced per account or by usage are not ranked here.