Best Social Media Analytics Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Social Status is ranked #1 of 31 as of 2 October 2026, ahead of Fanpage Karma and Rival IQ. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Fanpage Karma. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Social Status at $9/mo.
To understand social performance across your channels, start by comparing supported networks and audience demographics. Social Status and Fanpage Karma lead the ranked order, with Rival IQ next. Campaign reporting, report history, and report export formats help you assess what each entry offers for reviewing and sharing results; competitor benchmarking adds another dimension for comparing accounts. The list also includes free-plan availability and paid-from pricing, so you can weigh access and cost alongside reporting capabilities. Consider which networks, audience details, and report features matter to your team as you work through the entries.
31 social media analytics software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Supported networks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Social Status | 8.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $9/mo | Yes | 9 /mo | 3 networks | View |
| 2 | Fanpage Karma | 8.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $29/mo | Yes | — | 1 networks | View |
| 3 |  Rival IQ | 7.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $239/mo | No | 239 /mo | 5 networks | View |
| 4 | Iconosquare | 7.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €15/mo | Yes | — | 7 networks | View |
| 5 | Pixalera | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | ₹499/mo | Yes | — | 5 networks | View |
| 6 |  Oktopost | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 7 | DiscoverText | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $99/mo | Yes | 99 /mo | — | View |
| 8 | ViralDashboard | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | 11 networks | View |
| 9 | Sprout Social | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $79/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 10 | SocialXylo | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 11 | Exolyt | 6.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | 1 networks | View |
| 12 | Minter.io | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 9 /mo | 6 networks | View |
| 13 |  Vaizle | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | 5 networks | View |
| 14 |  Sotrender | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 72 /mo | 5 networks | View |
| 15 |  Mondo Metrics | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $1,000/mo | Yes | 1,000 /mo | 5 networks | View |
| 16 | LiveDune | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 33 /mo | 10 networks | View |
| 17 | Facelift Cloud | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | 11 networks | View |
| 18 |  Socialinsider | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $82/mo | No | 82 /mo | 6 networks | View |
| 19 |  Socialpruf | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | 6 networks | View |
| 20 | quintly | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | 7 networks | View |
| 21 | Measure Studio | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 100 /mo | — | View |
| 22 |  Tweet Archivist | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | 29 /mo | 1 networks | View |
| 23 | Social Blade | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | 5 networks | View |
| 24 |  Hopper HQ Hashtag Generator | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $16/mo | Yes | 16 /mo | — | View |
| 25 | Locowise | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 295 /mo | 6 networks | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which social media analytics software is ranked first on Inferse?
Social Status is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 8.9. Fanpage Karma is second and Rival IQ third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Social Status has the lowest first paid tier we found: $9/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.