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TL;DR: Sprout Social is a premium enterprise platform. For video creators and growing brands focused on video content, Surf gives you AI-powered creation plus scheduling at a fraction of the cost.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Surf | Sprout Social |
|---|---|---|
| AI Video Creation | ||
| AI Auto-Captions | ||
| Built-in Video Editor | ||
| Multi-Platform (7+) | ||
| Analytics Dashboard | ||
| Team Collaboration | ||
| Bulk Scheduling | ||
| AI Video Clipping | ||
| Free Forever Plan | ||
| Starting Price | Free forever | $249/mo |
Why Choose Surf
- AI video creation for every video you post
- 99% lower starting price (free vs. $249/mo)
- Built for the video-first creator economy
- AI auto-captions and clipping included
- Better for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts workflows
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When Sprout Social Wins
- Much stronger social listening and CRM features
- Better enterprise reporting and dashboards
- Superior customer service management tools
Best for: Mid-market and enterprise brands with dedicated social media teams and large budgets
Pricing Comparison
Surf vs Sprout Social — what do you actually pay?
Sprout Social
$249/mo
Enterprise pricing with no free plan
No free plan
Sprout Social: Pros & Cons
Pros
- Excellent analytics and reporting
- Strong social listening features
- Good CRM and customer engagement tools
- Professional team collaboration features
Cons
- Very expensive — starts at $249/mo
- No AI video creation capabilities
- No video editing tools
- Pricing is prohibitive for small creators
- Heavy focus on text posts over video
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Choose the plan that fits your needs. Start free, upgrade when you're ready.
MonthlyAnnual2 Months Free
2 Months FreeFree
$0
Perfect for getting started
- 15 credits (1 AI video)
- 10 scheduled posts per month
- 3 social media connections
- Video editor
- Upload your own videos
Starter
$19/mo
For growing creators
- 200 credits per month (~13 AI videos)
- Unlimited scheduled posts
- 25 social media connections
- Advanced video editor
- AI Auto CaptionsAuto-generate styled captions burned into every video for accessibility and engagement
- AI Clipping AgentConvert long-form videos into short viral clips for Reels, Shorts & TikTok
- Purchase extra credit packages
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Pro
$39/mo
For serious content creators
- 500 credits per month (~33 AI videos)
- Unlimited scheduled posts
- 75 social media connections
- Advanced video editor
- AI Auto CaptionsAuto-generate styled captions burned into every video for accessibility and engagement
- AI Clipping AgentConvert long-form videos into short viral clips for Reels, Shorts & TikTok
- Purchase extra credit packages
- Priority support
Agency
$69/mo
For agencies and teams
- 1,000 credits per month (~66 AI videos)
- Unlimited scheduled posts
- 200 social media connections
- Advanced video editor
- AI Auto CaptionsAuto-generate styled captions burned into every video for accessibility and engagement
- AI Clipping AgentConvert long-form videos into short viral clips for Reels, Shorts & TikTok
- Purchase extra credit packages
- Priority support
- Team features (coming soon)
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