| Cover | Dec. 28, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 28, 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 |
