Hootsuite
Social media · hootsuite.com
Scheduling and publishing posts across social media accounts from one calendar is the main job of Hootsuite. The platform also collects messages in a single inbox, monitors brand mentions and builds performance reports for social media managers and marketing teams.
Ratings
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Based on 2 sources, 137K ratings.
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Included: App Store 4.7 (weight 1,000), Google Play 3.7 (weight 1,000).
Facts at a glance
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Hootsuite Inc., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | hootsuite.com/legal/privacy, checked 5 Nov 2026 |
| Launched | 2008. Company started in 2008, per its About page | hootsuite.com/about, checked 5 Nov 2026 |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card required | hootsuite.com/plans, checked 23 Oct 2026 |
| Starting price | $99/seat/mo · billed yearly | hootsuite.com/plans, checked 23 Oct 2026 |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | hootsuite.com/platform/integrations, checked 23 Oct 2026 |
Pricing & plans
Starts at
$99/seat/mo
USD, billed yearly
Model
Paid
Trial
Yes
14 days, no card required
Price tiers
| Plan | Usage, as the vendor states it |
|---|---|
| Standard | $99 per user per month, billed annually; up to 10 social accounts and unlimited scheduled posts |
| Professional | $199 per user per month, billed annually; unlimited social accounts, inbox automation and custom reports |
| Advanced | $399 per user per month, billed annually; adds content approvals and message routing across teams |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing on request, adding advanced analytics, listening, single sign-on and compliance options |
Prices are the vendor's list prices in USD. Source: hootsuite.com/plans, checked 5 Nov 2026.
Source: hootsuite.com/plans, checked 23 Oct 2026
Integrations that matter
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Sources: hootsuite.com/platform/integrations
Alternatives
Free forever plan connects up to 3 channels and allows 10 scheduled posts per channel.
Offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required, and its Standard plan covers 5 social profiles.
Pairs content scheduling with creator campaign management, where a team plans, produces and manages influencer campaigns.
Sources: buffer.com/pricing, sproutsocial.com/pricing, later.com/pricing
Features & platforms
Unlimited post scheduling from one calendar
AI-generated posts and images
Single inbox for social messages
Brand and competitor monitoring
Custom performance reports
Content approval workflows
- iOS
- Android
Sources: hootsuite.com/plans, hootsuite.com/platform/integrations, checked 23 Oct 2026
Data & privacy
Information is kept only as long as needed to run the service, and drafts and published posts stay while the account is in use
Data reached through Google Workspace APIs is not used to develop, improve or train generalized AI or machine learning models
Information is securely disposed of or anonymized once it is no longer needed, or on request
Source: hootsuite.com/legal/privacy, policy last updated May 2nd, 2025, checked 5 Nov 2026. These points restate the policy and are not legal advice.
Also in Social media on Tools.us.org: Buffer, CoSchedule, Micro.blog, Sprout Social
Sources and dates
- App Store: checked 6 Nov 2026, listing
- Google Play: checked 5 Nov 2026, listing
- Plan facts: hootsuite.com/plans, checked 23 Oct 2026
- Official site: hootsuite.com
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