Best Hootsuite alternatives in 2026

What Hootsuite is and what it costs

Hootsuite is an enterprise social media suite known for its inbox, listening and team workflows. Hootsuite is best for larger teams that need a shared inbox, listening and approval routing in one tool.

Per user (seat) per month. Monthly and annual billing both exist; annual is cheaper. It starts at $99 a month billed yearly. Cheapest option for 5 channels: Standard plan: $99 per user a month billed yearly. The monthly-billed price is not listed. For 10 channels: Standard plan: $99 per user a month billed yearly. The monthly-billed price is not listed. Free trial: 14-day free trial, no credit card. Trial accounts are limited to 10 to 20 posts per day and cannot bulk schedule. Free plan: none listed

Why people look for a Hootsuite alternative

• The bill grows with every seat. Hootsuite charges per user. A team of 3 on Standard pays $297 a month billed yearly, and 5 people pay $495.
• Key features sit on higher plans. Client approval: Content approvals are on the Advanced plan and up. Client reports: Custom reports you can schedule and export, Professional and up. Link in bio page: Through the OneClick.bio app, free with Hootsuite Enterprise only.
• Networks. Hootsuite lists 10 networks. It does not list Google Business Profile, Reddit, Mastodon, Telegram, SMS, Discord, Slack, WordPress and 12 more.
• No free plan. We found no free plan on the pricing page. Trial: 14-day free trial, no credit card. Trial accounts are limited to 10 to 20 posts per day and cannot bulk schedule.

What Hootsuite does well

A fair list should say what you would give up. From Hootsuite's own pages:

• Unified inbox with direct messages, automated replies and message routing.
• Brand monitoring and social listening.
• iOS and Android apps in the app stores.
• Social inbox is included: you reply to comments and messages from inside the tool.
• Analytics is included: you see results for each account and post.
• AI writing help is included: AI drafts, rewrites or shortens your posts.

Hootsuite alternatives at a glance

From = the entry price. 10 channels = the lowest listed price per month for 10 channels, with yearly billing where offered. A star means the price has a condition, explained in each tool's section below.

The 12 best Hootsuite alternatives

1. Postozo (our product)

Postozo is a social media scheduler for teams and agencies. It publishes to 30 channel types from 1 calendar, with client review links, team roles, AI writing help, analytics, a public API and an MCP server. Pricing is flat per plan with unlimited posts. Best for: agencies and teams that want client approval and many channels at a flat price.

Price. From $19 a month ($15 billed yearly), priced flat per plan. 5 channels: Standard plan: $19 a month ($15 billed yearly). 10 channels: Team plan: $29 a month ($23 billed yearly).

Compared with Hootsuite. At 10 channels Postozo costs $23 a month against $99 for Hootsuite for 1 user, so Postozo is $76 a month cheaper (77% less). Postozo lists 30 networks (30 channel types, because LinkedIn profiles and Pages and the 2 Instagram sign-ins count separately) against 10 for Hootsuite. It adds Google Business Profile, Reddit, Mastodon, Telegram, SMS, Discord and 14 more. It covers every network Hootsuite lists. On the 15 features we track, Postozo has 3 that Hootsuite lacks or does not confirm, and lacks 2 that Hootsuite has. The free trial is 7 days on Postozo and 14 days on Hootsuite.

Where Postozo beats Hootsuite

• Postozo starts at $19 a month for the whole account; Hootsuite starts at $99 per user per month billed annually.
• Postozo prices by plan, not by seat, so adding teammates on Team and above does not raise the bill.
• Postozo supports 30 networks, including Mastodon, Reddit, Telegram and Google Business Profile, against 10 listed by Hootsuite.
• Client reports and a link in bio page are on every Postozo plan. Hootsuite reports start on Professional, and its link in bio app comes with Enterprise only.

Where Hootsuite beats Postozo

• Unified inbox with direct messages, automated replies and message routing. Postozo has no inbox.
• Brand monitoring and social listening. Postozo has no listening.
• iOS and Android apps in the app stores. Postozo is installed from the browser instead.

Watch out for

• No social inbox: answer comments and messages in each network's own app.
• No social listening, and no App Store or Google Play app: the app installs from the browser.
• No free plan. The 7-day trial needs no card.
• Standard ($19) is for 1 person; team members start on Team.

More: Postozo vs Hootsuite, Postozo pricing, all features.

2. Postiz

Postiz is an open-source social media scheduler known for its AI agent, MCP server and CLI that let tools like Claude and ChatGPT schedule posts. Best for: Developers and AI-agent users who want a scheduler they can self-host or drive from an agent, with AI images and video built in.

Price. From $29 a month ($23 billed yearly), priced flat per plan. 5 channels: Standard plan: $29 a month ($23 billed yearly). 10 channels: Team plan: $39 a month ($31 billed yearly).

Compared with Hootsuite. At 10 channels Postiz costs $31 a month against $99 for Hootsuite for 1 user, so Postiz is $68 a month cheaper (69% less). Postiz lists 30 networks against 10 for Hootsuite. It adds Google Business Profile, Reddit, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Dribbble and 15 more. It does not list WhatsApp, which Hootsuite supports. On the 15 features we track, Postiz has 0 that Hootsuite lacks or does not confirm, and lacks 6 that Hootsuite has. The free trial is 7 days on Postiz and 14 days on Hootsuite.

Team and client approval on Postiz. Standard is for 1 person; Team and up allow unlimited team members. Postiz has a preview link where others can leave comments, but we found no approve or request changes step.

What you gain over Hootsuite

• Networks Hootsuite does not list: Google Business Profile, Reddit, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Dribbble and 15 more.

What you give up from Hootsuite

• Client approval: Content approvals are on the Advanced plan and up.
• Social inbox.
• Bulk upload (CSV).
• Client reports: Custom reports you can schedule and export, Professional and up.
• Link in bio page: Through the OneClick.bio app, free with Hootsuite Enterprise only.
• Canva integration: Built into the Composer. Dropbox can be connected too.

More: Postiz review, Hootsuite vs Postiz, Postozo vs Postiz.

3. Publer

Publer is a low-cost social media scheduler known for flexible per-account pricing, bulk scheduling and recycling. Best for: Budget-minded creators and small agencies who want bulk scheduling and recycling at a low per-account price.

Price. From $5 a month, priced per account and member. 5 channels: Professional plan: about $21 a month, estimated from Publer's calculator rates ($5 for the first account, about $4 for each extra), before extra members. 10 channels: Professional plan: $36 a month, per Publer's own calculator, before extra members.

Compared with Hootsuite. At 10 channels Publer costs $36 a month against $99 for Hootsuite for 1 user, so Publer is $63 a month cheaper (64% less). Publer lists 13 networks against 10 for Hootsuite. It adds Google Business Profile, WordPress, Telegram and Mastodon. It does not list WhatsApp, which Hootsuite supports. On the 15 features we track, Publer has 1 that Hootsuite lacks or does not confirm, and lacks 0 that Hootsuite has. The free trial is 7 days on Publer and 14 days on Hootsuite. Publer has a free plan; Hootsuite does not.

Integrations and apps on Publer. Link in Bio (through Linkie) and Canva are on every plan, including Free. There is a browser extension and a mobile app. The API and MCP server are on Business and up.

What you gain over Hootsuite

• Browser extension.
• Networks Hootsuite does not list: Google Business Profile, WordPress, Telegram and Mastodon.
• A free plan.

What you give up from Hootsuite

• Networks only Hootsuite lists: WhatsApp.
• Analytics is on a higher Publer plan: Business plan and up.
• Public API is on a higher Publer plan: Business plan and up (API and MCP).
• Canva integration is on a higher Publer plan: Every plan, including Free.

More: Publer review, Hootsuite vs Publer, Postozo vs Publer.

4. Later

Later is a visual social media planner known for Instagram and TikTok scheduling and its link-in-bio tool. Best for: Visual brands and creators focused on Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest.

Price. From $25 a month ($18.75 billed yearly), priced flat per plan. 5 channels: Starter plan: $25 a month ($18.75 billed yearly), if each channel is on a different network (1 social set). 10 channels: Growth plan: $50 a month ($37.50 billed yearly), if no network has more than 2 of your profiles (2 social sets).

Compared with Hootsuite. At 10 channels Later costs $37.50 a month against $99 for Hootsuite for 1 user, so Later is $61.50 a month cheaper (62% less). Later lists 8 networks against 10 for Hootsuite. It adds Snapchat. It does not list X, Bluesky and WhatsApp, which Hootsuite supports. On the 15 features we track, Later has 1 that Hootsuite lacks or does not confirm, and lacks 4 that Hootsuite has.

Integrations and apps on Later. Link in Bio, a browser extension that saves pictures from any web page to the media library, and Canva are on every plan. We found no public scheduling API.

What you gain over Hootsuite

• Browser extension: Saves pictures from any web page to the media library.
• Networks Hootsuite does not list: Snapchat.

What you give up from Hootsuite

• Public API.
• MCP server: MCP connectors launched in 2026 for ChatGPT, Claude and others.
• RSS auto post: Through the Hootsuite Syndicator app.
• Bulk upload (CSV).
• Networks only Hootsuite lists: X, Bluesky and WhatsApp.
• Canva integration is on a higher Later plan: Every plan, including Free, through Canva's app directory.

More: Later review, Hootsuite vs Later, Postozo vs Later.

5. SocialPilot

SocialPilot is a social media scheduler for agencies and small businesses, known for client management and white-label reports. Best for: Agencies that want client approvals, a social inbox and white-label reports in one plan.

Price. From $30 a month ($25.50 billed yearly), priced flat per plan. 5 channels: Essentials plan: $30 a month ($25.50 billed yearly). 10 channels: Standard plan: $50 a month ($42.50 billed yearly).

Compared with Hootsuite. At 10 channels SocialPilot costs $42.50 a month against $99 for Hootsuite for 1 user, so SocialPilot is $56.50 a month cheaper (57% less). SocialPilot lists 10 networks against 10 for Hootsuite. It adds Google Business Profile. It does not list WhatsApp, which Hootsuite supports. On the 15 features we track, SocialPilot has 2 that Hootsuite lacks or does not confirm, and lacks 1 that Hootsuite has.

Analytics and reports on SocialPilot. PDF and scheduled reports start on Standard, and white-label reports are on Premium and up.

What you gain over Hootsuite

• White label: White-label reports on Premium and Ultimate.
• Browser extension: Every plan.
• Networks Hootsuite does not list: Google Business Profile.

What you give up from Hootsuite

• Link in bio page: Through the OneClick.bio app, free with Hootsuite Enterprise only.
• Networks only Hootsuite lists: WhatsApp.
• Social inbox is on a higher SocialPilot plan: Standard plan and up.
• Public API is on a higher SocialPilot plan: Enterprise plan only.
• Bulk upload (CSV) is on a higher SocialPilot plan: Premium and Ultimate only.
• Canva integration is on a higher SocialPilot plan: Every plan, plus Google Drive, Dropbox and Box.

More: SocialPilot review, Hootsuite vs SocialPilot, Postozo vs SocialPilot.

6. Planable

Planable is a content collaboration and approval tool for social media teams and agencies. Best for: Agencies and teams whose main need is reviewing and approving content with clients.

Price. From $39 a month ($33 billed yearly), priced per workspace. 5 channels: Pro plan: $59 per workspace a month ($49 billed yearly), if all channels belong to 1 brand (1 workspace); each extra brand is another workspace. 10 channels: Pro plan: $59 per workspace a month ($49 billed yearly), if all channels belong to 1 brand (1 workspace); each extra brand is another workspace.

Compared with Hootsuite. At 10 channels Planable costs $49 a month against $99 for Hootsuite for 1 user, so Planable is $50 a month cheaper (51% less). Planable lists 9 networks against 10 for Hootsuite. It adds Google Business Profile. It does not list Bluesky and WhatsApp, which Hootsuite supports. On the 15 features we track, Planable has 0 that Hootsuite lacks or does not confirm, and lacks 2 that Hootsuite has. Planable has a free plan; Hootsuite does not.

Publishing and scheduling on Planable. Planable posts to 9 networks. Posts are capped per workspace per month: 60 on Basic, 150 on Pro and unlimited on Enterprise. Posts can be imported from a CSV file.

What you gain over Hootsuite

• Networks Hootsuite does not list: Google Business Profile.
• A free plan.

What you give up from Hootsuite

• RSS auto post: Through the Hootsuite Syndicator app.
• Link in bio page: Through the OneClick.bio app, free with Hootsuite Enterprise only.
• Networks only Hootsuite lists: Bluesky and WhatsApp.
• Social inbox is on a higher Planable plan: Paid add-on.
• Analytics is on a higher Planable plan: Paid add-on.
• Public API is on a higher Planable plan: Pro plan and up.

More: Planable review, Hootsuite vs Planable, Postozo vs Planable.

7. Buffer

Buffer is a simple social media scheduler known for its free plan and per-channel pricing. Best for: Solo creators and small teams who want a free plan or only need a few channels.

Price. From $6 a month ($5 billed yearly), priced per channel. 5 channels: Essentials plan: $30 a month ($25 billed yearly). 10 channels: Essentials plan: $60 a month ($50 billed yearly).

Compared with Hootsuite. At 10 channels Buffer costs $50 a month against $99 for Hootsuite for 1 user, so Buffer is $49 a month cheaper (49% less). Buffer lists 12 networks against 10 for Hootsuite. It adds Google Business Profile, Mastodon and Substack. It does not list WhatsApp, which Hootsuite supports. On the 15 features we track, Buffer has 1 that Hootsuite lacks or does not confirm, and lacks 2 that Hootsuite has. Buffer has a free plan; Hootsuite does not.

Integrations and apps on Buffer. Every plan, including Free, has Start Page (a link in bio page), the browser extension, Canva, Google Drive and Dropbox. API access is on every plan with 3,000 to 15,000 requests a month, and Buffer lists an MCP for Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor.

What you gain over Hootsuite

• Browser extension: Every plan.
• Networks Hootsuite does not list: Google Business Profile, Mastodon and Substack.
• A free plan.

What you give up from Hootsuite

• RSS auto post: Through the Hootsuite Syndicator app.
• Bulk upload (CSV).
• Networks only Hootsuite lists: WhatsApp.
• Public API is on a higher Buffer plan: Every plan includes API access with monthly request limits (3,000 to 15,000).
• Canva integration is on a higher Buffer plan: Every plan, plus Google Drive and Dropbox.

More: Buffer review, Hootsuite vs Buffer, Postozo vs Buffer.

8. Agorapulse

Agorapulse is a social media management tool known for its social inbox, reporting and ROI tracking. Best for: Teams that live in the social inbox and need reporting that ties social to ROI.

Price. From $99 a month ($79 billed yearly), priced per user. 5 channels: Standard plan: $99 per user a month ($79 billed yearly). 10 channels: Standard plan: $99 per user a month ($79 billed yearly).

Compared with Hootsuite. At 10 channels Agorapulse costs $79 a month against $99 for Hootsuite for 1 user, so Agorapulse is $20 a month cheaper (20% less). Agorapulse lists 10 networks against 10 for Hootsuite. It adds Google Business Profile. It does not list WhatsApp, which Hootsuite supports. On the 15 features we track, Agorapulse has 3 that Hootsuite lacks or does not confirm, and lacks 0 that Hootsuite has. The free trial is 30 days on Agorapulse and 14 days on Hootsuite. Agorapulse has a free plan; Hootsuite does not.

Analytics and reports on Agorapulse. Reports export as PDF or CSV with your logo and colors on every plan; automatic report emails and ROI reporting are on Advanced and up.

What you gain over Hootsuite

• White label: White-label reporting (reports with your logo and colors).
• Browser extension: Chrome extension that sends pages to the publisher.
• Client connect link: Profile Connector, Advanced and up.
• Networks Hootsuite does not list: Google Business Profile.
• A free plan.

What you give up from Hootsuite

• Networks only Hootsuite lists: WhatsApp.
• Public API is on a higher Agorapulse plan: Custom plan only.
• Canva integration is on a higher Agorapulse plan: Professional and up, plus Google Drive on every plan.

More: Agorapulse review, Hootsuite vs Agorapulse, Postozo vs Agorapulse.

9. Vista Social

Vista Social is an all-in-one social media platform known for its inbox, DM automations, review management and wide network support. Best for: Brands and agencies that want publishing, inbox, DM automation and review management in one tool.

Price. From $99 a month ($79.17 billed yearly), priced flat per plan. 5 channels: Professional plan: $99 a month ($79.17 billed yearly). 10 channels: Professional plan: $99 a month ($79.17 billed yearly).

Compared with Hootsuite. At 10 channels Vista Social costs $79.17 a month against $99 for Hootsuite for 1 user, so Vista Social is $19.83 a month cheaper (20% less). Vista Social lists 13 networks against 10 for Hootsuite. It adds Reddit, Snapchat, Tumblr and Google Business Profile. It does not list WhatsApp, which Hootsuite supports. On the 15 features we track, Vista Social has 3 that Hootsuite lacks or does not confirm, and lacks 0 that Hootsuite has.

Analytics and reports on Vista Social. Reports can be downloaded and scheduled, and white label starts on Advanced.

What you gain over Hootsuite

• White label: Advanced plan and up.
• Browser extension.
• Client connect link: External profile connection link.
• Networks Hootsuite does not list: Reddit, Snapchat, Tumblr and Google Business Profile.

What you give up from Hootsuite

• Networks only Hootsuite lists: WhatsApp.
• Public API is on a higher Vista Social plan: API access is arranged through your Customer Success Manager.
• Canva integration is on a higher Vista Social plan: Every plan, plus Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

More: Vista Social review, Hootsuite vs Vista Social, Postozo vs Vista Social.

10. Sendible

Sendible is a social media management tool for agencies, known for client workspaces and unlimited users on every plan. Best for: Agencies that manage many client brands and want unlimited users with separate workspaces.

Price. From $35 a month ($29.75 billed yearly), priced flat per plan. 5 channels: Core plan: $35 a month ($29.75 billed yearly). 10 channels: Plus plan: $99 a month ($84.15 billed yearly).

Compared with Hootsuite. At 10 channels Sendible costs $84.15 a month against $99 for Hootsuite for 1 user, so Sendible is $14.85 a month cheaper (15% less). Sendible lists 10 networks against 10 for Hootsuite. It adds Google Business Profile and WordPress. It does not list Pinterest and WhatsApp, which Hootsuite supports. On the 15 features we track, Sendible has 3 that Hootsuite lacks or does not confirm, and lacks 3 that Hootsuite has.

Analytics and reports on Sendible. PDF reports and reports emailed on a schedule are on every plan; custom branded reports are on Premium and up.

What you gain over Hootsuite

• White label: Full white label is a paid add-on.
• Browser extension: Chrome extension.
• Client connect link: Client Connect widget.
• Networks Hootsuite does not list: Google Business Profile and WordPress.

What you give up from Hootsuite

• Public API.
• MCP server: MCP connectors launched in 2026 for ChatGPT, Claude and others.
• Link in bio page: Through the OneClick.bio app, free with Hootsuite Enterprise only.
• Networks only Hootsuite lists: Pinterest and WhatsApp.
• Canva integration is on a higher Sendible plan: Every plan, plus Google Drive and Dropbox.

More: Sendible review, Hootsuite vs Sendible, Postozo vs Sendible.

11. Sprout Social

Sprout Social is a premium social media suite known for its Smart Inbox, reporting and customer care tools. Best for: Mid-size and enterprise teams that need a shared inbox, customer care and deep reporting.

Price. From $99 a month ($79 billed yearly), priced per user. 5 channels: Essentials plan: $99 per user a month ($79 billed yearly). 10 channels: Professional plan: $299 per user a month billed yearly. The monthly-billed price is not listed.

Compared with Hootsuite. At 10 channels Hootsuite costs $99 a month against $299 for Sprout Social for 1 user, so Hootsuite is $200 a month cheaper (67% less). Sprout Social lists 12 networks against 10 for Hootsuite. It adds Reddit and Snapchat. It covers every network Hootsuite lists. On the 15 features we track, Sprout Social has 1 that Hootsuite lacks or does not confirm, and lacks 1 that Hootsuite has. The free trial is 30 days on Sprout Social and 14 days on Hootsuite.

Integrations and apps on Sprout Social. Canva designs can be sent into Sprout as draft posts, Google Drive and Dropbox can be connected, and the Compose extension for Chrome works on every plan. The API is on Advanced, and Sprout runs a hosted MCP server; its help center says only ChatGPT is officially supported.

What you gain over Hootsuite

• Browser extension: Compose extension for Chrome, on every plan.
• Networks Hootsuite does not list: Reddit and Snapchat.

What you give up from Hootsuite

• Link in bio page: Through the OneClick.bio app, free with Hootsuite Enterprise only.
• Public API is on a higher Sprout Social plan: The Sprout API is on the Advanced plan.
• MCP server is on a higher Sprout Social plan: Sprout runs a hosted MCP server; its help center says only ChatGPT is officially supported.

More: Sprout Social review, Hootsuite vs Sprout Social, Postozo vs Sprout Social.

12. Metricool

Metricool is a social media and ads analytics tool with scheduling, known for its free plan and reporting. Best for: Marketers who want analytics, ads reporting and scheduling in one place, starting free.

Price. From $25 a month ($20 billed yearly), priced per brand tier. 5 channels: Depends on brands, not channels. 1 brand is 1 business with 1 profile per network. Up to 5 brands cost $25 a month ($20 yearly); X is $10 a month extra per account.. 10 channels: Depends on brands, not channels. 1 brand is 1 business with 1 profile per network. Up to 5 brands cost $25 a month ($20 yearly); X is $10 a month extra per account..

Compared with Hootsuite. At 10 channels an exact price gap cannot be worked out, because Metricool prices by brand, not by channel. Metricool lists 11 networks against 10 for Hootsuite. It adds Twitch and Google Business Profile. It does not list WhatsApp, which Hootsuite supports. On the 15 features we track, Metricool has 2 that Hootsuite lacks or does not confirm, and lacks 0 that Hootsuite has. Metricool has a free plan; Hootsuite does not.

Analytics and reports on Metricool. PDF and PPT reports with monthly automatic sending are on paid plans, and custom report templates are on Advanced and up.

What you gain over Hootsuite

• White label: Custom plan only.
• Browser extension: Free Chrome extension.
• Networks Hootsuite does not list: Twitch and Google Business Profile.
• A free plan.

What you give up from Hootsuite

• Networks only Hootsuite lists: WhatsApp.
• Canva integration is on a higher Metricool plan: Paid plans, plus Google Drive.

More: Metricool review, Hootsuite vs Metricool, Postozo vs Metricool.

How to choose a Hootsuite alternative

Start with the 1 or 2 things that made you look away from Hootsuite. The sections below cover only the needs where Hootsuite is missing something or keeps it on a higher plan. Prices are the lowest listed monthly price, with yearly billing where it is offered.

If price for 10 channels matters most

1. Postozo at $23 a month. 2. Postiz at $31 a month. 3. Publer at $36 a month (per Publer's own calculator, before extra members). Hootsuite itself is Standard plan: $99 per user a month billed yearly. The monthly-billed price is not listed.

If your team is growing

For an agency of 5 people with 25 channels, Hootsuite costs: Professional: $995 a month billed yearly. Per user, for 5 people; Standard covers only 10 accounts. Postozo: Pro: $39 a month ($31 billed yearly). Unlimited team members.

If you want a free plan

Publer: Yes: 1 user, 1 workspace, 3 social accounts (no X), 10 scheduled posts per account. Planable: Free until you have used 50 posts. Buffer: Yes: 3 channels, 1 user, 10 scheduled posts per channel, 100 ideas, 30 days of analytics. Agorapulse: Yes, after the trial you can keep using a free plan. Limits are not stated on the pricing page. Metricool: Yes: 1 brand, 20 posts per month, 30 days of analytics, 5 competitor profiles. LinkedIn and X not included.

If you post to many networks

Postozo lists 30, Postiz lists 30, Publer lists 13. Hootsuite lists 10. Check that every network you use is on the list before you move.

If clients must approve posts

Hootsuite has it, but content approvals are on the Advanced plan and up. These alternatives list it: Postozo (Approve or request changes from a review link, with approval rules per customer), Publer (Approval workflows for team members and external clients), Later (Content approval and external comment workflows are on Growth and Scale), SocialPilot (Client approval is on Premium and Ultimate), Planable, Buffer (Content approval workflows are on the Team plan only), Agorapulse (Professional plan and up), Vista Social (Multi-stage approvals are not on Professional), Sendible (Plus plan and up), Sprout Social (Message approval workflows are on Professional and Advanced) and Metricool (Post approval system is on Advanced and up).

If you send reports to clients

Hootsuite has it, but custom reports you can schedule and export, Professional and up. These alternatives list it: Postozo (Shared link, PDF from the browser, weekly or monthly emails. Your brand on them with white label), Publer (Downloadable analytics reports, Business and up), Later (Share an Instagram analytics report through a link), SocialPilot (PDF and scheduled reports from Standard; white-label reports on Premium and up), Planable (Custom reports in the paid Analytics add-on), Buffer (Reports on Essentials and Team; branded reports on Team only), Agorapulse (PDF or CSV export with your logo and colors on every plan; automatic report emails on Advanced and up), Vista Social (Download and schedule reports on every plan), Sendible (PDF reports and scheduled report emails on every plan; custom branding on Premium and up), Sprout Social (Presentation-ready reports shared by link, Professional and up) and Metricool (PDF and PPT reports with monthly automatic sending on paid plans; custom templates on Advanced and up).

If clients should connect their own accounts

We could not confirm it on Hootsuite's pages. These alternatives list it: Postozo (Send a link; the client signs in to their own accounts and the channels land under their name), Agorapulse (Profile Connector, Advanced and up), Vista Social (External profile connection link) and Sendible (Client Connect widget).

If you want a link in bio page

Hootsuite has it, but through the OneClick.bio app, free with Hootsuite Enterprise only. These alternatives list it: Postozo (A page at app.postozo.com/@name with your links and latest posts, counting views and clicks), Publer (Through Linkie, on every plan including Free), Later (Link in Bio on every plan), Buffer (Start Page, on every plan including Free), Agorapulse (PulseLink in bio, Professional and up), Vista Social (Vista Page, on every plan) and Metricool (SmartLinks, on paid plans).

If you share pages from your browser

We could not confirm it on Hootsuite's pages. These alternatives list it: Postozo (For Chrome, Edge and other Chromium browsers. Installed from a ZIP file until the Chrome Web Store listing is live), Publer, Later (Saves pictures from any web page to the media library), SocialPilot (Every plan), Buffer (Every plan), Agorapulse (Chrome extension that sends pages to the publisher), Vista Social, Sendible (Chrome extension), Sprout Social (Compose extension for Chrome, on every plan) and Metricool (Free Chrome extension).

If you want a long trial

Agorapulse: 30 days, Sprout Social: 30 days, Later: 14 days. Postozo: 7 days, no card needed.

How to move from Hootsuite to Postozo

1. Start the Postozo 7-day trial. No card is needed.
2. Connect the same accounts you use in Hootsuite. You can also add networks Hootsuite does not list, such as Google Business Profile, Reddit, Mastodon, Telegram and 16 more.
3. If you manage clients, add a customer for each one and invite them with the client role.
4. Recreate your next week of posts in the Postozo calendar, or ask an AI app to do it through the API and MCP server.
5. Pause the queue in Hootsuite on the day you switch, so nothing posts twice.

Sources

Hootsuite facts checked on 29 September 2026 on these official pages: www.hootsuite.com/plans, www.hootsuite.com/platform/integrations, www.hootsuite.com/integrations/mcp, developer.hootsuite.com/, help.hootsuite.com/hc/en-us/articles/204585060-Managing-Hootlet. Prices and features change, so check www.hootsuite.com before you decide. Hootsuite is a trademark of its owner. Postozo is not affiliated with Hootsuite.

Facts about the other tools on this page come from their own official pages, listed in each review.