Side-by-side comparison: pricing, features, free trial, and verified scores.
LinkedIn Recruiter is the gold standard for social recruiting, giving access to 900M+ profiles with InMail and team collaboration tools.
Sprout Social is used by HR and talent teams to manage employer brand social content and measure candidate engagement.
| Feature |
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LinkedIn Recruiter Social
Social Recruiting Tools
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Sprout Social HR
Social Recruiting Tools
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| Scores (Verified User Reviews) | ||
| Support Score |
9.4/5
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6.8/5
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| Maintain Score |
8.1/5
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7.4/5
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| Platform Score |
7.3/5
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6.5/5
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| Total Reviews | 7 verified reviews | 11 verified reviews |
| Key Specifications | ||
| Category | Social Recruiting Tools | Social Recruiting Tools |
| Best For | All | Midmarket |
| Pricing Model | Subscription | Subscription |
| Starting Price | $825/month | $249/month |
| Free Trial | No | ✓ Yes |
| AI Features | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Category-Specific Features | ||
| Social Network | 900M+ | — |
| InMail Credits | Included | — |
| AI Recommendations | Yes | — |
| Social Analytics | — | Advanced |
| Publishing Tools | — | Yes |
| Employer Brand Tracking | — | Yes |
| View Full Details | View LinkedIn Recruiter Social | View Sprout Social HR |
It depends on your priorities. LinkedIn Recruiter Social stands out for: LinkedIn Recruiter Social is positioned for all teams.
Both are Social Recruiting Tools tools. See the full comparison table below for pricing, deployment, and feature differences.
Both use subscription pricing — check each vendor's site for current rates.