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Hootsuite Review

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What is Hootsuite?

Hootsuite lets teams schedule and publish across major social networks, manage a shared inbox, run social listening and report on performance. OwlyWriter AI writes captions and repurposes posts.

Best for: Social media teams, Agencies.

Key features

  • Scheduling & publishing
  • OwlyWriter AI
  • Unified inbox
  • Social listening
  • Analytics

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Supports all major networks
  • Mature team workflows
  • Built-in listening

Cons

  • Expensive versus newer rivals
  • Interface can feel busy

Hootsuite pricing

Pricing modelFree trial
Starting price$99/mo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android
Launched2008

Prices change often. Check the Hootsuite website for current plans.

Our verdict

Hootsuite scores 8.6/10 in our review. Its biggest strength: supports all major networks. The main drawback: expensive versus newer rivals. If it isn't the right fit, Canva is the closest alternative.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hootsuite?

Hootsuite lets teams schedule and publish across major social networks, manage a shared inbox, run social listening and report on performance. OwlyWriter AI writes captions and repurposes posts.

Is Hootsuite free?

Hootsuite offers a free trial, then paid plans start at $99/mo.

What are the best Hootsuite alternatives?

Popular alternatives include Canva, Semrush, HubSpot Marketing Hub, Salesforce Sales Cloud.

Who is Hootsuite best for?

Hootsuite is best for social media teams, agencies.