CrowdTangle vs Microsoft Start

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.

What people use each for

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

Where each one falls short

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is CrowdTangle or Microsoft Start better?

Neither clearly leads. CrowdTangle starts at On request and Microsoft Start at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, CrowdTangle or Microsoft Start?

Microsoft Start has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for CrowdTangle and Free for Microsoft Start.

Does CrowdTangle or Microsoft Start run on more platforms?

CrowdTangle runs on Web. Microsoft Start runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.

Can I use Microsoft Start for free?

Yes. Microsoft Start has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CrowdTangle starts at On request.

What is CrowdTangle best used for?

CrowdTangle is most often used for viral content tracking, social listening, competitor analysis, trend identification. Of those, viral content tracking and social listening are not what Microsoft Start is typically brought in for.

What can CrowdTangle do that Microsoft Start cannot?

CrowdTangle covers Social listening, Viral content tracking, Competitor monitoring, Brand mention tracking. Microsoft Start covers Personalized news, Topic following, Weather updates, Sports scores. Both handle Web support.