Hootsuite alternatives: 8 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Hootsuite: no free plan and entry pricing is high, and busy interface with many features small teams won't use. We ranked 8 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Hootsuite, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Sprout Social currently ranks first.
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Best Hootsuite alternative for most people
Sprout SocialA more polished interface and reporting, aimed at the same mid-market and enterprise teams.
Best Hootsuite alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
AgorapulseStrong inbox and reporting at a lower per-user price.
Best Hootsuite alternative for Mac
Vista SocialSimilar breadth of features with lower starting prices.
Best Hootsuite alternative for Windows
Vista SocialSimilar breadth of features with lower starting prices.
Best Hootsuite alternative for iPhone and Android
SendibleAgency-focused, with unlimited users on every plan instead of per-seat pricing.
Best Hootsuite alternative for working in the browser
BufferFar cheaper and simpler if you mainly need scheduling.
Hootsuite alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Hootsuite?
Sprout Social ranks first right now. A more polished interface and reporting, aimed at the same mid-market and enterprise teams. Agorapulse and Sendible follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Hootsuite?
Yes. Agorapulse (free plan + paid), Buffer (free plan + paid), Zoho Social (free plan + paid) and Bitly (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Hootsuite?
None of the 8 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Hootsuite?
The complaints we hear most: no free plan and entry pricing is high; busy interface with many features small teams won't use; best listening features sit on top tiers.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Hootsuite, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.