Hootsuite AlternativesOnly Free apps categorised as Social Media Management Tools

The best free Social Media Management alternative to Hootsuite is Buffer. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Hootsuite and loads of them are free Social Media Management Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Social Media Management Tool alternatives to Hootsuite are HubSpot, PostyBirb, SocialPilot and Metricool.

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  1. Buffer icon
     181 likes

    Handle multiple social accounts, schedule content with customizable posting times, use browser extensions for instant sharing, review post analytics, and collaborate in teams. Streamline workflows with centralized scheduling, performance metrics, and easy profile management.

    250 Buffer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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    Buffer vs Hootsuite Comments
    EliasNS
    Negative
    10

    It's similar for publishing, but not for reading

    philrj
    Positive
    0

    Fast, simple social media account post scheduling.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Buffer is Freemium and ProprietaryHootsuite is Paid and Proprietary
  2. HubSpot icon
     106 likes

    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.

    116 HubSpot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    HubSpot vs Hootsuite Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It doesn't manage social media accounts

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • HubSpot is Freemium and ProprietaryHootsuite is Paid and Proprietary
  3. PostyBirb icon
     15 likes

    PostyBirb is an application that helps artists post art and other multimedia to multiple websites more quickly.

    44 PostyBirb alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    PostyBirb vs Hootsuite Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Niche scheduler for furry sites.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • PostyBirb is Free and Open SourceHootsuite is Paid and Proprietary
  4. SocialPilot icon
     5 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
     
  5. Metricool icon
     7 likes

    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.

    64 Metricool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
     
  6. Zoho Social icon
     1 like

    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.

    161 Zoho Social alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. Pallyy icon
     1 like

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. Statusbrew icon
     2 likes

    Statusbrew makes social media management easy for businesses, marketers, music and theatre artists, writers, influencers, freelancers and individuals.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
     
  9. SocialDog icon
     2 likes

    A comprehensive social media marketing tool offering automation, analytics, and management for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Features include bulk scheduling, follower management, social listening, and account analytics. Supports Twitter contests and multi-user management for streamlined operations.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Android
     
  10. DrumUp icon
     27 likes

    DrumUp is a social media virtual assistant app for businesses. It auto-discovers content to schedule and post on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Both free and paid versions of the social media content management tool are available.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
     
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    DrumUp vs Hootsuite Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    DrumUp offers content suggestions & Hootsuite doesn't at present

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • DrumUp is Freemium and ProprietaryHootsuite is Paid and Proprietary
  11. Planable icon
     10 likes

    Planable makes the social media planning experience simple, fast and fun. The tool works like a live mock-up of the social feed, giving a familiar feel to both clients and social media managers. You can add posts, visualize how the social media feed will look, invite teammates...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. quso.ai icon
     1 like

    quso.ai, previously vidyo.ai, enhances social content by transforming lengthy videos into short, engaging clips with AI-powered resizing, clipping, auto chapters, and subtitles. It acts as a social media manager with tools for scheduling, analytics, and content creation, streamlining workflows to save costs.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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