Hootsuite alternatives

01Why people leave Hootsuite

02The alternatives, ranked by fit

1. Budget-conscious agencies

   MetricoolMetricool

   Metricool is listed from $20 per month, with a free plan, and is positioned for agencies handling multiple client brands and teams replacing Hootsuite on a budget. That makes it a sensible first comparison if Hootsuite’s starting price is the sticking point. Its listed strengths include analytics, rather than a claim that it matches every Hootsuite team feature.

   Trade-off: Several features are paid add-ons, so the entry price may not reflect your full cost.

   Metricool reviewHootsuite vs Metricool
   7.4/10

   from
   $20/mofree plan
2. Agency workflows

   RecurPostRecurPost

   RecurPost starts at $9 and is positioned for agencies, client approvals and scheduling several profiles. A Reddit commenter who said they work with RecurPost praised its customer support and post success rates; treat that as a user’s view, not a measured comparison. It is worth comparing if client work matters more than Hootsuite’s broader team toolkit.

   Trade-off: Check user limits and add-on costs before comparing plans.

   RecurPost reviewHootsuite vs RecurPost
   7.4/10

   from
   $9/mo
3. Low-cost scheduling

   PublerPubler

   Publer starts at $4 per month, with a free plan, and is positioned for creators, small teams and agencies scheduling across accounts. Its listed features include built-in analytics. If you mainly need scheduling and want to reduce the starting bill, compare its account and seat limits with your Hootsuite setup before moving.

   Trade-off: Free-plan caps and extra-seat costs can change the math.

   Publer review
   7.5/10

   from
   $4/mofree plan
4. Solo creators

   BufferBuffer

   Buffer has a free plan and starts at $5. It is aimed at solo creators with a few channels, freelancers who want unlimited posts cheaply and small teams needing basic approval workflows. It may fit a smaller setup better than Hootsuite’s team-oriented toolkit, but its listed value weakens as you add channels across clients.

   Trade-off: It can get pricey when you multiply channels across clients.

   Buffer reviewHootsuite vs Buffer
   6.9/10

   from
   $5/mofree plan
5. Client calendar sharing

   LaterLater

   Later starts at $18.75 and suits brands bundling scheduling with influencer campaigns. For client schedule visibility, one Reddit commenter recommended its calendar-share link, which lets clients view upcoming posts without a Later account. That may replace sending a schedule file, but it is not the same as a CSV export.

   Trade-off: Reddit users have criticized its influencer marketplace and support.

   Later reviewHootsuite vs Later
   6.1/10

   from
   $18.75/mo
6. Publishing and engagement

   Sprout SocialSprout Social

   Sprout Social starts at $79 and is positioned for teams that want publishing and engagement together, many social profiles and shared workflows. A Reddit commenter described it as powerful but probably among the most expensive options. Compare the total seat and profile costs with Hootsuite rather than assuming the lower starting price means a cheaper team plan.

   Trade-off: Profile limits and rising per-seat costs can sting.

   Sprout Social reviewHootsuite vs Sprout Social
   7.0/10

   from
   $79/mo

03Side by side

Tool	Score	From	Free plan	Best for
Hootsuite Hootsuite (current)	6.2	$99/mo	No	Teams managing social accounts together
Metricool Metricool	7.4	$20/mo	Yes	Agencies managing multiple client brands
RecurPost RecurPost	7.4	$9/mo	No	Agencies managing client accounts
Publer Publer	7.5	$4/mo	Yes	Creators scheduling across a few accounts
Buffer Buffer	6.9	$5/mo	Yes	Solo creators managing a few channels
Later Later	6.1	$18.75/mo	No	Brands bundling scheduling and influencer campaigns
Sprout Social Sprout Social	7.0	$79/mo	No	Teams needing publishing and engagement together

Prices from each vendor's pricing page, checked Nov 6, 2026.