Hootsuite
The social media management platform trusted by millions
Founded
2008
Starting Price
$99
Category
Social Media Management
Last updated February 9, 2026
About Hootsuite
Hootsuite is one of the original and most widely-used social media management platforms. It enables users to schedule posts, manage multiple social accounts, engage with audiences across networks, and analyze performance—all from a single dashboard. Supporting Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube, and more, Hootsuite serves everyone from solopreneurs to enterprise teams.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Industry pioneer with robust, battle-tested platform
- Supports all major social networks including TikTok and YouTube
- AI-powered content creation and best time to post recommendations
- Unified inbox for managing messages across all platforms
- Strong team collaboration and approval workflow features
Key Features
Multi-Platform Publishing
Schedule and publish posts across all major social networks with unlimited scheduled posts and a visual content calendar.
AI Content Writer
Generate captions, hashtags, and fresh post ideas instantly using AI-powered content creation tools.
Unified Social Inbox
Manage messages from Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and WhatsApp in one multi-platform inbox with saved replies and auto-responders.
Analytics & Reporting
Track engagement, performance highlights, and benchmark against up to 5 competitors with customizable reports.
Best Time to Publish
AI-powered recommendations for optimal posting times based on when your audience is most active.
Bulk Composer
Upload and schedule multiple posts at once using CSV files for efficient content planning.
Team Collaboration
Internal post collaboration, approval workflows, team assignments, and agent collision detection.
Pricing
Standard
$99/month
- 1 user
- 10 social accounts
- Unlimited scheduled posts
- AI content writer
- Best time to publish
Best For
Marketing Agencies
Manage multiple client accounts with team collaboration, approval workflows, and branded reporting.
Enterprise Social Teams
Coordinate large-scale social media operations with social listening, advanced analytics, and dedicated support.
Content Creators
Schedule content across platforms with AI-assisted caption writing and optimal posting time suggestions.
Customer Service Teams
Handle social media inquiries from a unified inbox with saved replies and auto-responders.
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