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Sprinklr Social Listening vs Brandwatch Listen
Sprinklr Social Listening leads on 0 checks, Brandwatch Listen on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSprinklr Social Listening · 9.3/10
Sprinklr Social Listening scores higher on our rubric for social media listening software: 9.3 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
Sprinklr Social Listening is the better fit for enterprise teams with complex workflows. Brandwatch Listen is the better fit for teams wanting straightforward search-based listening.
- Sprinklr Social Listening fits best
Enterprise teams with complex workflows
- Brandwatch Listen fits best
Teams wanting straightforward search-based listening
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Side by side
| Feature | Sprinklr Social Listening 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Brandwatch Listen 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in Social Media Listening Software | #4 in Social Media Listening Software |
| Best for | Enterprise teams with complex workflows | Teams wanting straightforward search-based listening |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Features Sprinklr Social Listening 3/3 · Brandwatch Listen 3/3 | ||
| Web monitoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sentiment analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| News monitoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Social network coverage | Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Reddit, Google Business Profile, WhatsApp, LINE, WeChat | X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Tumblr, YouTube, Reddit, Bluesky, QQ |
| Historical data | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Tracked query limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Alert channels | email, Slack, platform notifications, mobile notifications | |
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| Our verdict | Sprinklr Social Listening monitors and analyzes conversations about brands, products, competitors and markets across social networks, websites, news sources, forums, reviews and other digital channels. It is aimed at enterprise teams that… Read the review → |
Brandwatch Listen is a web-based social listening product from Cision for brands, agencies, and social media teams that need to find and analyze online mentions. Boolean search supports monitoring phrases, hashtags, products, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Sprinklr Social Listening — where it wins
- Monitors conversations across 30+ social, messaging and digital channels
- Combines Boolean queries with sentiment, emotion, urgency and intent analysis
- Connects alerts and reporting to Slack and enterprise systems
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Configurable queries and dashboards may be more than smaller teams need
- Enterprise integrations may not suit teams seeking a lightweight standalone tool
Brandwatch Listen — where it wins
- Boolean searches monitor mentions across social networks and the wider web
- Saved searches provide one year of historical analysis
- AI volume alerts, email notifications, tagging, and visualizations aid monitoring
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is handled through contact-sales or demo flows
- Two years of historical data is described as a premium add-on
- The listed integration is limited to Brandwatch Engage
- Sprinklr Social Listening9.3/10 · Pricing on request
Broad channel monitoring and analysis for enterprise teams with complex workflows.
Visit SprinklrFull verdict → - Brandwatch Listen9.0/10 · Pricing on request
A focused listening tool for tracking mentions, sentiment, and changes in conversation volume.
Visit BrandwatchFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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