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The highest-rated provider in the Top 11 The 11 Best Social Media Analytics Tools is Sprout Social at 9.1/9.4, followed by Brandwatch (8.9/9.4).

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Sorted by our 9.4-point composite score across 5 weighted criteria (see /methodology). Identical to the canonical ranking when the canonical ranking is also score-ordered.

Showing the top 11 of 11+ screened. Methodology at /methodology.

  1. #1Sprout Social(rank #1 in The 11 Best Social Media Analytics Tools)

    9.1/9.4

    The best all-in-one platform, balancing powerful features with a user-friendly interface for analytics and publishing.

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  2. #2Brandwatch(rank #2 in The 11 Best Social Media Analytics Tools)

    8.9/9.4

    The top platform for deep social listening and market research, with a massive historical data archive.

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  3. #3Sprinklr(rank #3 in The 11 Best Social Media Analytics Tools)

    8.7/9.4

    A vast, unified platform for large enterprises managing 30+ digital channels for marketing and customer care.

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  4. #4Agorapulse(rank #4 in The 11 Best Social Media Analytics Tools)

    8.5/9.4

    The best value for SMBs, offering great ROI reporting and a top-tier social inbox at a fair price.

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  5. #5Hootsuite(rank #5 in The 11 Best Social Media Analytics Tools)

    8.2/9.4

    A publishing powerhouse with strong analytics, ideal for managing a high volume of social accounts.

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  6. #6Talkwalker(rank #6 in The 11 Best Social Media Analytics Tools)

    8/9.4

    A dedicated listening platform with standout image and video logo recognition for over 30,000 brands.

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  7. #7Iconosquare(rank #7 in The 11 Best Social Media Analytics Tools)

    7.8/9.4

    The best analytics tool for visual platforms like Instagram and TikTok, with clear, actionable dashboards.

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  8. #8Keyhole(rank #8 in The 11 Best Social Media Analytics Tools)

    7.6/9.4

    Excellent for real-time hashtag and keyword tracking during live events and campaigns.

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  9. #9Rival IQ(rank #9 in The 11 Best Social Media Analytics Tools)

    7.4/9.4

    The best tool for automated and detailed social media competitive analysis and benchmarking reports.

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  10. #10Brand24(rank #10 in The 11 Best Social Media Analytics Tools)

    7.2/9.4

    An affordable, easy-to-use social listening tool perfect for small businesses monitoring their reputation.

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  11. #11Dash Hudson(rank #11 in The 11 Best Social Media Analytics Tools)

    7/9.4

    A unique tool that uses AI to analyze and predict the performance of visual content on Instagram and TikTok.

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