Hootsuite alternatives

Hootsuite: Social media management for scheduling, monitoring and reporting.

Hootsuite is expensive and has dropped its free plan. These social media tools are cheaper, open source or made for a specific kind of team.

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6 alternatives to Hootsuite

  1. Postiz logo

    Postiz is open source, so you can self-host it for free.

    • Freemium
    • Web
    • Made in Israel
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  2. Sprout Social logo

    Sprout Social is the other big suite, with strong analytics and engagement tools.

    • Paid
    • Web, iOS, Android
    • Made in United States
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  3. Typefully logo

    Typefully is made for writing posts and threads for X, LinkedIn, Threads and Bluesky.

    • Freemium
    • Web, Mac
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  4. Metricool logo

    Metricool combines scheduling with analytics for posts, ads and competitors. It's from Spain.

    • Freemium
    • Web, iOS, Android
    • Made in Spain
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  5. SocialPilot logo

    SocialPilot is affordable scheduling for agencies and small teams.

    • Paid
    • Web, iOS, Android
    • Made in India
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Hootsuite alternatives compared

Product Pricing Platforms Made in
Buffer Freemium Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension United States
Postiz Freemium Web Israel
Sprout Social Paid Web, iOS, Android United States
Typefully Freemium Web, Mac –
Metricool Freemium Web, iOS, Android Spain
SocialPilot Paid Web, iOS, Android India

Hootsuite alternatives: frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Hootsuite?

Popular alternatives to Hootsuite are Buffer, Postiz and Sprout Social. You can compare their pricing, platforms and the country they're made in on this page.

Is there a free alternative to Hootsuite?

Yes. Buffer, Postiz and Typefully have a free plan.

Which Hootsuite alternatives work on iPhone and Android?

Buffer, Sprout Social, Metricool and SocialPilot have apps for both iPhone and Android.

Is there a European alternative to Hootsuite?

Yes. Metricool (Spain) is made in Europe.