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ClickBank vs Sprout Social

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ClickBank

Software

Digital product affiliate marketplace

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Sprout Social

Software

Social media management with influencer insights

From
$249/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ClickBank has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ClickBank a one time activation fee of $49.95 is charged when a seller's first product is approved; Sprout Social pricing is by quote only, with no rate, tier or minimum published; the page directs visitors to schedule a demo to discuss pricing
  • They diverge on capability: ClickBank covers Digital product marketplace, Sprout Social covers Social publishing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClickBank and Sprout Social actually diverge.

Attributes where ClickBank and Sprout Social differ
AttributeClickBankSprout Social
Starting priceFree$249/month
Pricing modeltransactionsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded19982010

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ClickBank

  • Digital product marketplace
  • High commission rates
  • Recurring billing
  • Refund management
  • Affiliate tools
  • ClickFunnels
  • WordPress
  • Teachable

Only in Sprout Social

  • Social publishing
  • Social inbox
  • Analytics
  • Social listening
  • Influencer identification
  • Competitor analysis
  • Report builder
  • Content calendar

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ClickBank

  • Selling digital products through an affiliate marketplacenot Sprout Social
  • Recruiting affiliates to promote an info product or supplementnot Sprout Social
  • Earning commission as an affiliate on third party digital productsnot Sprout Social

Sprout Social

  • Discovering and vetting creators with brand safety reporting and Brand Fit Scoresnot ClickBank
  • Centralising creator outreach, contracting, approvals and paymentsnot ClickBank
  • Measuring creator-driven revenue with first-party analytics and attributionnot ClickBank
  • Building a creator pipeline through branded application pagesnot ClickBank

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ClickBank

  • A one time activation fee of $49.95 is charged when a seller's first product is approved
  • ClickBank retains 7.5% plus $1 on each sale
  • A $5.00 pay period processing fee is charged on every payment issued
  • Refunds cost the seller $0.50 or $1 depending on product price and return date
  • Dormant accounts are charged $1 per pay period after 90 days without earnings, $5 after 180 days and $50 after 365 days
  • Payment is withheld until the account reaches the payment threshold, which defaults to $100

Sprout Social

  • Pricing is by quote only, with no rate, tier or minimum published; the page directs visitors to schedule a demo to discuss pricing
  • Influencer marketing is sold separately from the main Sprout Social social media management plans

Pricing, plan by plan

ClickBank

Free
  • AffiliateFree
    • Free to join
    • Up to 75% commissions
    • Weekly payouts

Sprout Social

$249/month
  • Standard$249/month
    • 5 social profiles
    • Social inbox
    • Publishing calendar
  • Professional$399/month
    • Competitive reports
    • Optimal send times
    • Response rate reports

Which should you pick?

Choose ClickBank if

  • You need digital product marketplace.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want high commission rates.
ClickBank review

Choose Sprout Social if

  • You need social publishing.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want social inbox.
Sprout Social review

Questions people ask

Is ClickBank or Sprout Social better?
Neither clearly leads. ClickBank starts at Free and Sprout Social at $249/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClickBank or Sprout Social?
ClickBank has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ClickBank and $249/month for Sprout Social.
Does ClickBank or Sprout Social run on more platforms?
ClickBank runs on Web. Sprout Social runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use ClickBank for free?
Yes. ClickBank has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sprout Social starts at $249/month.
What is ClickBank best used for?
ClickBank is most often used for selling digital products through an affiliate marketplace, recruiting affiliates to promote an info product or supplement, earning commission as an affiliate on third party digital products. Of those, selling digital products through an affiliate marketplace and recruiting affiliates to promote an info product or supplement are not what Sprout Social is typically brought in for.
What can ClickBank do that Sprout Social cannot?
ClickBank covers Digital product marketplace, High commission rates, Recurring billing, Refund management. Sprout Social covers Social publishing, Social inbox, Analytics, Social listening. Both handle Web support.
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