01Vista Social
Social publishing, engagement, analytics, and listening
Cheaper entry at $29 per month against $99. Adds Reddit. Also built for agencies, enterprise and teams.
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Best Hootsuite alternatives
8 tools that overlap with Hootsuite on audience and networks, ranked by overlap. Hootsuite has no free plan. Paid plans start at $99 per month.
Ranked alternatives
Each card says what the alternative does differently from Hootsuite: price, extra networks, an API, or open source. Hey Tasky is the product behind this directory and is marked early access.
02Sprout Social
AI-powered social media management and analytics
Cheaper entry at $79 per month against $99. Also built for agencies, enterprise and teams.
03Postly
Publishing, CRM, and campaign intelligence platform
Cheaper entry at $16 per month against $99. Adds Telegram and Discord. Ships an MCP server for AI agents.
04Zoho Social
Social management for businesses and agencies
Has a free plan; Hootsuite does not. Adds Mastodon. Also built for agencies and teams.
05Agorapulse
Social media management for growing teams
Has a free plan; Hootsuite does not. Also built for agencies and teams.
06Sendible
Social media management built for agencies
Cheaper entry at $29 per month against $99. Also built for agencies and teams.
07SocialPilot
Social media scheduling and management for teams
Cheaper entry at $30 per month against $99. Adds Reddit and Telegram. Ships an MCP server for AI agents.
08Planable
Collaborative social media planning and approvals
Has a free plan; Hootsuite does not. Ships an MCP server for AI agents. Also built for agencies and teams.
Hootsuite and its alternatives, side by side
Hootsuite is the first row for reference.
| Tool | Starting price | Free plan | Networks | API | MCP | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hootsuite | $99/mo | No | 10 | Yes | No | Agencies, Enterprise, Teams |
| Vista Social | $29/mo | No | 11 | Yes | No | Agencies, Enterprise, Teams |
| Sprout Social | $79/mo | No | 9 | Yes | No | Agencies, Enterprise, Teams |
| Postly | $16/mo | No | 12 | Yes | Yes | Agencies, Enterprise, Teams |
| Zoho Social | $10/mo | Yes | 11 | Yes | No | Agencies, Small business, Teams |
| Agorapulse | $79/mo | Yes | 9 | Yes | No | Agencies, Teams |
| Sendible | $29/mo | No | 9 | Yes | No | Agencies, Teams |
| SocialPilot | $30/mo | No | 11 | Yes | Yes | Agencies, Small business, Teams |
| Planable | $33/mo | Yes | 9 | Yes | Yes | Agencies, Teams |
Questions about switching from Hootsuite
What is the cheapest Hootsuite alternative?
Zoho Social at $10 per month is the lowest published paid price among these alternatives. Hootsuite has no free plan. Paid plans start at $99 per month.
Is there a free Hootsuite alternative?
Zoho Social, Agorapulse and Planable offer a free plan. Hootsuite does not advertise one.
Is there an open source Hootsuite alternative?
None of the closest alternatives are open source. See the open source schedulers page for the full list.
Which Hootsuite alternative supports the most networks?
Postly lists 12 of the 16 networks tracked here. Hootsuite lists 10.
Is Hey Tasky a Hootsuite alternative?
Only if you want an agent-operated workflow. Hey Tasky targets AI agents, developers, and creators, connects X, LinkedIn, Bluesky, and Mastodon, and is in early access.