You've probably heard of Sort Feed. It's been around longer, and 50,000+ creators use it.

But here's the truth: Sort Feed is expensive, limited, and doesn't have the features you actually need to grow.

ViewRank is the best Sort Feed alternative, and it's free, more powerful, and designed specifically for Instagram creators.

If you're comparing the two, it's not even close. Here's why.

What Sort Feed Does

Sort Feed lets you:

• Sort Instagram Reels by views, likes, shares

• Export the stats

• Transcribe and Download videos

Pricing:

• Free: Sort 25 posts per profile or

• $19/month

What ViewRank Does Differently

ViewRank is completely free. No paywall. All features included.

Core Features (All Free):

• Identify outlier videos (Sort Feed doesn't have this)

• See the most viewed, liked, commented or newest videos

• Built-in video player (watch without leaving the tool)

• Add notes to videos (document what you learn)

• Tag and organize content (create your own system)

• Favorite videos for later (build a reference library)

• Add tags for pattern tracking (hashtags, hooks, formats)

• Download insights and data (take your analysis anywhere)

• Track average views, length, etc.

ViewRank is built specifically for Instagram content research. You get a complete workspace within Instagram to analyze, learn, and build better content strategies.

Head-to-Head Comparison

The pricing difference is massive.

With Sort Feed, 25 posts isn't enough for meaningful analysis. You're forced to pay $19/month just for unlimited sorting.

With ViewRank, you get unlimited sorting and analysis, a full dashboard, and advanced features—for free.

The Real Difference: Strategy Tool vs. Sorting Tool

Here's what matters: What do you actually need the tool for?

Sort Feed is a sorting tool with a transcription and download feature bolted on.

ViewRank is a complete analysis suite designed for strategic growth.

The Fundamental Problem With Sort Feed

Sort Feed asks you: "Want to sort your Instagram feed?"

That's useful, but it's only the first step. After you sort, what then?

• You have to manually click each video to watch it

• You have to take notes somewhere else

• You have to remember which patterns matter

• You have to jump between Sort Feed and Instagram

• You have to manually calculate insights

It's a tool, not a workflow.

ViewRank solves the actual problem:

• Watch videos in a beautiful dashboard

• Take notes directly on the tool

• Star and favorite content for later

• See automatic insights about patterns

• Analyze trends without leaving the dashboard

• Build a library of learnings

Sort Feed makes sorting easy. ViewRank makes Instagram growth easy.

Why ViewRank's Outlier Score Changes Everything

This is ViewRank's secret weapon.

Sort Feed shows you metrics. ViewRank shows you patterns.

Sort Feed says: "This Reel got 50K views."

ViewRank says: "This Reel got 50K views, but your typical Reel gets 10K. That's a 5x outlier."

Real example:

You're a fitness creator. Your typical Reel:

• 5K views

• 200 likes

• 40 comments

Using Sort Feed, you might notice you have a Reel with 20K views and think "Oh, that did okay."

Using ViewRank's Outlier Score, you instantly see: "This is a 4x outlier. Your audience cares deeply about this content type."

That distinction matters. A lot.

Outliers reveal patterns. Patterns drive growth.

Dashboard Features: Where ViewRank Dominates

This is a massive difference that most creators overlook.

Sort Feed has no dashboard. It just sorts your feed within Instagram's interface. That's it.

ViewRank has a full-featured dashboard that transforms how you analyze content.

What ViewRank's Dashboard Includes:

Built-In Video Player

• Watch videos directly in the dashboard

• No need to navigate to Instagram separately

• Fast, seamless viewing experience

Favorites & Starred Videos

• Mark important Reels for later review

• Organize content by relevance

• Build a library of top performers

Notes & Annotations

• Add personal notes to each video

• Document insights ("This is the hook pattern that works")

• Keep analysis organized and actionable

• Share notes with team members

Advanced Metrics & Insights

• Average views of recent Reels

• Average video length of top performers

• Outlier Score (Sort Feed completely lacks this)

Newest Video Discovery

• Automatically identifies newly posted content

• Catch trending content before competitors

Why This Matters

Sort Feed shows you a list of posts sorted by metrics. That's all.

ViewRank gives you a complete workspace for analysis.

With Sort Feed, you're still jumping back and forth between the tool and Instagram, manually taking notes, trying to remember insights.

With ViewRank, everything is in one place. You can:

1. Find content

2. Watch it

3. Take notes

4. Star it for later

5. Compare patterns

6. Generate insights

It's not just a sorting tool. It's an analysis suite.

This is why creators using ViewRank build better strategies faster. The tool is designed for workflow efficiency, not just data display.

FAQ

Is ViewRank a paid tool?

No. ViewRank is completely free. Forever. All features are included. We make money when you work with the team behind ViewRank for your Instagram growth.

Can ViewRank replace Sort Feed?

Absolutely. Especially for growth, ViewRank is superior.

Does ViewRank work on TikTok?

Currently focused on Instagram. But we will launch another tool specifically for TikTok soon.

Can I use both ViewRank and Sort Feed together?

You could, but why would you? ViewRank gives you everything you need for analysis—plus a dashboard, notes, favorites, tags, and free downloads. Most creators find ViewRank alone is all they need.

Is the Outlier Score really that different from just sorting by views?

Yes. Outlier Score identifies statistically significant deviations from your baseline. Sorting by views just shows raw numbers. The interpretation is completely different.

How accurate is ViewRank's data?

It pulls directly from Instagram's data, same as Sort Feed. The accuracy is identical. The difference is how the data is presented and analyzed—and how much you pay.

What if I need transcription like Sort Feed offers?

ViewRank will support transcription starting from late February 2026.

You don't need to choose between them yet.

Install ViewRank free. Analyze any Instagram profile. See your outliers.

If it changes how you think about your content strategy, you've found your tool.