Cover
May 27, 2020
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date May 27, 2020
Entity Registrant Name Sprout Social, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key 0001517375
Amendment Flag false
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-39156
Entity Tax Identification Number 27-2404165
Entity Address, Address Line One 131 South Dearborn St., Suite 700
Entity Address, City or Town Chicago
Entity Address, State or Province IL
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 60603
City Area Code 866
Local Phone Number 878-3231
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share
Trading Symbol SPT
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company true
Entity Ex Transition Period false