eClincher

I now use content studio and feedhive as an alternative to eClincher. These tend to be better solutions since eClincher rescinded their LTD from its users.

I used Sprout in a past life and while it does have some more features and might be a bit more aesthetically pleasing and a tad more intuitive, it doesn't have the queues feature eClincher has, and it is much more expensive. The only feature I miss from Sprout really is the customer history feature.

It's cheap, it's great, and it can do all the things the above can do with great efficiency. It's just a bit uglier to look at than Sprout Social.

In my quest to find the best Social Media Management software, I tried just about every service out there (scrolling through Capterra, TrustRadius, and G2 Crowd to find new programs). I was able to go for about 4 months on free trials alone and kept a log of the pros and cons, and weighed those against time saved and cost. Though there were many "prettier" options out there, eClincher had the most options at the best price point. It also had the best growth options for growing agencies.

There are loads of social scheduling tools out there. I was using Buffer but then found it was limited in terms of listening and reporting so I started to look at a more professional software. I tried Hootsuite but hated the interface, way too busy with the primary focus being on feeds rather than scheduling. Sprout Social I found clunky and hard to use. eClincher was recommended to me by a friend. I think the interface (desktop and mobile) is easy to use but what sets it apart is its support - the live chat is brilliant.