Hootsuite AlternativesTop Social Media Management Tools & Social Media Analytics like Hootsuite

Hootsuite is described as 'A tool for managing multiple social networks, scheduling posts, tracking mentions, and analyzing social media traffic from a single dashboard interface' and is a very popular social media management tool in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Hootsuite for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, SaaS and iPad apps. The best Hootsuite alternative is X Pro. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Buffer or HubSpot. Other great apps like Hootsuite are Sprout Social, Eclincher, Postiz and SocialPilot.

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  1. PromoRepublic icon

    PromoRepublic

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    PromoRepublic is a social media marketing solution with content distribution workflows for small businesses, agencies, franchise and multi-location brands.

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Social Media Calendar

    PromoRepublic Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Marketing Automation
    3.  Platform as a service
    4.  Idea management
    5.  Content Discovery
    6.  Content Management
    7.  Schedule Tweets
  2. X Pro icon

    X Pro

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    XPro, formerly TweetDeck, aims to evolve the existing functionality of Twitter by taking an abundance of information i.e twitter feeds, and breaking it down into more manageable bite sized pieces. From a poster's point of view, it supports shortening URLs by a couple of...

    45 X Pro alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
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    X Pro Features

    1.  Schedule Tweets

    X Pro VS Hootsuite

     
    Comments about X Pro as an Alternative to Hootsuite
    Guest
    Negative Apr 10, 2021
    4

    TweetDeck is only for Twitter.

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    • Some users think X Pro is a great Hootsuite alternative, some don't.

    • X Pro is the most popular Web-based alternative to Hootsuite.

    • X Pro is the most popular commercial alternative to Hootsuite.

    • X Pro is Paid and ProprietaryHootsuite is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Buffer icon

    Buffer

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    With Buffer all you do is put a few tweets in your Buffer and the app schedules them for you throughout the day.

    211 Buffer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Top Buffer Features

    1.  Social Media Automation
    2.  Time Scheduling
    3.  Twitter Automation
    4.  Social media integration
    5. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    6.  Schedule Instagram Posts
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Built-in Calendar
    9.  Browser extension
    10.  Schedule Tweets
    11. X icon  X Integration
    12.  Auto Update

    Buffer VS Hootsuite

     
    Comments about Buffer as an Alternative to Hootsuite
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    EliasNS
    Negative Oct 19, 2016
    10

    It's similar for publishing, but not for reading

    philrj
    Positive Aug 12, 2019
    0

    Fast, simple social media account post scheduling.

    Guest
    Negative Oct 20, 2024
    0

    It's good for posting, but you can't access your feeds in the app.

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    • Most users think Buffer is a great Hootsuite alternative.

    • Buffer is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Hootsuite.

    • Buffer is the most popular free alternative to Hootsuite.

    • Buffer is Freemium and ProprietaryHootsuite is Paid and Proprietary
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    HubSpot

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    HubSpot centralizes tools for marketing automation, sales, service, and operations. Features include free CRM, AI content, and a drag-and-drop site builder, offering a comprehensive business solution that unifies customer data across teams and integrates with external apps.

    70 HubSpot alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Homepage

    HubSpot Features

    1.  Email tracking
    2.  Sales funnel
    3.  Multi-Channel Marketing
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Multiple Account support
    6.  AI-Powered
    7.  Publishing
    8.  Rich media
    9.  Contextual sales

    HubSpot VS Hootsuite

     
    Comments about HubSpot as an Alternative to Hootsuite
    Guest
    Negative Jan 27, 2023
    0

    It doesn't manage social media accounts

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    • This alternative is disputed. HubSpot is a legitimate Hootsuite alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • HubSpot is Freemium and ProprietaryHootsuite is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Sprout Social icon

    Sprout Social

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    Sprout Social’s social media management software and solutions help you find, form and deepen real connections with the people who love your brand.

    191 Sprout Social alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Sprout Social screenshot 1

    Sprout Social Features

    1.  Calendar View
    2.  Reputation Monitoring
    3. Google Plus icon  Google Plus integration
    4. Pinterest icon  Pinterest integration
    5.  Facebook Analytics
    6. Instagram icon  Instagram Analytics
    7. LinkedIn icon  LinkedIn integration
    8.  Social Media Automation
    9.  Social media calendar
    10.  Social media listening

    Sprout Social VS Hootsuite

     

    • Sprout Social is the most popular SaaS alternative to Hootsuite.

    • Sprout Social is Paid and ProprietaryHootsuite is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. Eclincher icon

    Eclincher

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    Eclincher is an AI-powered digital marketing platform that unifies social media management, brand monitoring, local SEO, and listings management. We empower businesses, agencies, and enterprises to streamline digital strategies, enhance online visibility, and drive growth.

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Homepage

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Marketing Automation
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Multiple Account support
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Social media listening
    6.  Social Media Scheduling
    7.  Social Media Publishing
    8.  Social media integration
    9.  Social Media Automation

    Eclincher VS Hootsuite

     
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    Postiz

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    Postiz offers everything you need to manage your social media posts, build an audience, capture leads, and grow your business.

    22 Postiz alternatives

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    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Marketing Automation
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Multiple Account support

    Postiz VS Hootsuite

     

    • Postiz is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Hootsuite.

    • Postiz is the most popular Open Source alternative to Hootsuite.

    • Postiz is Paid and Open SourceHootsuite is Paid and Proprietary
    • Postiz is Privacy focused and LightweightHootsuite is not according to our users
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    SocialPilot

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    SocialPilot lets you create schedules for postings on your social media profiles, pages and groups on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter & VK.com to increase engagement and make your presence felt.

    94 SocialPilot alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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    SocialPilot Features

    1.  Schedule LinkedIn posts
    2. Canva icon  Canva Integration
    3.  Scheduling Facebook Posts
    4.  Schedule Tweets
    5.  Content Discovery
    6.  Bulk uploader
    7.  Aggregator

    SocialPilot VS Hootsuite

     
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    Metricool

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    Metricool offers comprehensive tools to manage social media presence. Schedule and publish on platforms, generate custom reports, auto-publish Instagram content, identify best posting times, manage multiple accounts, and track performance with interactive charts. Features limitless data storage and live support.

    39 Metricool alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
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    Metricool Features

    Features

    1. Twitch icon  Twitch Integration
    2. Pinterest icon  Pinterest integration
    3. Bluesky icon  Bluesky Integration
    4. LinkedIn icon  LinkedIn integration
    5.  LinkedIn automation
    6.  Hashtag tracking
    7.  Social Media Scheduling
    8.  White-labeled
    9. YouTube icon  Youtube integration

    Metricool VS Hootsuite

     
  13. Zoho Social icon

    Zoho Social

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    Zoho Social is your social media marketing software for growing businesses. It helps you with real-time monitoring and actionable insights to create better content and build your social media presence.

    139 Zoho Social alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Zoho Social Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Multiple Account support
    3.  Real-time monitoring

    Zoho Social VS Hootsuite

     
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    PromoRepublic

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    PromoRepublic is a social media marketing solution with content distribution workflows for small businesses, agencies, franchise and multi-location brands.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Social Media Calendar

    PromoRepublic Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Marketing Automation
    3.  Platform as a service
    4.  Idea management
    5.  Content Discovery
    6.  Content Management
    7.  Schedule Tweets

    PromoRepublic VS Hootsuite

     
  15. Pallyy icon

    Pallyy

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    Pallyy is an affordable full social media management platform made specifically for agencies.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Social media inbox

    Pallyy Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Social Media Scheduling

    Pallyy VS Hootsuite

     
  16. Crowdfire icon

    Crowdfire

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    A robust platform streamlining social account management by automating content discovery and scheduling. Compatible with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and more, it offers tools for post customization, content recommendation, and cross-platform integration, aiming to expand online presence efficiently.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Crowdfire screenshot 1

    Crowdfire Features

    1.  Scheduling Twitter Posts
    2. Instagram icon  Instagram Analytics
    3.  Content Scheduling
    4.  Content Discovery
    5.  Schedule Tweets
    6.  Schedule LinkedIn posts

    Crowdfire VS Hootsuite

     
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