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At a Glance
Crowdfire
Crowdfire
Star Rating
(89)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 month
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Hootsuite
Hootsuite
Star Rating
(6,658)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.00 1 user Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Hootsuite excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Crowdfire. Users appreciate the platform's ability to schedule posts across multiple platforms seamlessly, making it a favorite for those managing multiple social media accounts.
  • According to verified reviews, Hootsuite's extensive feature set, including a link shortener and an image library, is praised for saving time and enhancing productivity. Users find it easy to learn and navigate, which is particularly beneficial for newcomers to social media management.
  • Users say that Crowdfire shines in its content engagement tools, providing valuable suggestions for audience growth and monitoring follower activity. Reviewers highlight its ease of use for tracking who has followed or unfollowed, which can be crucial for maintaining an active social media presence.
  • Reviewers mention that while Crowdfire offers a free entry-level price, it may lack some of the advanced features that Hootsuite provides. Users appreciate Crowdfire's straightforward scheduling capabilities, but some feel that Hootsuite's comprehensive tools give it an edge for more complex social media strategies.
  • According to recent user feedback, Hootsuite's content calendar feature is particularly well-received, with users finding it easy to plan and organize social posts across different channels. This functionality is a standout for those looking to streamline their content strategy.
  • G2 reviewers note that while both platforms have their strengths, Hootsuite's higher ratings in areas like social publishing and social analytics indicate a more robust offering for businesses looking to leverage data for better engagement. In contrast, Crowdfire's focus on content creation is appreciated, but it may not meet the needs of users seeking in-depth analytics.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Crowdfire
Free
$0
month
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Hootsuite
Standard
$99.00
1 user Per Month
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Free Trial
Crowdfire
Free Trial is available
Hootsuite
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
73
8.4
6,009
Ease of Use
8.7
74
8.6
6,086
Ease of Setup
8.8
21
8.7
3,875
Ease of Admin
9.0
21
8.6
2,544
Quality of Support
8.1
55
8.2
4,500
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
18
8.6
2,316
Product Direction (% positive)
7.3
74
8.0
5,926
Features by Category
Social Media AnalyticsHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
Not enough data
7.4
2,750
Social Analytics
Not enough data
7.5
2146
Not enough data
7.9
2353
Not enough data
8.6
2479
Not enough data
7.4
1813
Not enough data
7.4
2037
Not enough data
7.6
1487
Not enough data
7.5
1448
Reports & Dashboards
Not enough data
8.1
2387
Not enough data
8.3
2362
Not enough data
8.4
2325
Not enough data
7.1
1388
Agentic AI - Social Media Analytics
Not enough data
6.7
147
Not enough data
6.7
146
Not enough data
6.6
145
Not enough data
6.6
147
Not enough data
6.7
147
Social Media ManagementHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
8.3
68
7.7
5,169
Content & Collaboration
8.3
6
9.0
2742
7.5
6
8.0
2571
7.5
6
8.0
2511
8.3
6
7.8
2394
7.8
6
8.2
2527
9.7
5
8.1
2516
Social Management
7.8
53
8.1
4461
8.6
57
8.9
4944
Feature Not Available
8.2
4469
8.4
60
8.4
4781
Feature Not Available
7.1
3468
9.0
5
8.0
2527
Not enough data
7.9
2144
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
Not enough data
6.8
279
Not enough data
7.0
277
Not enough data
7.1
276
Not enough data
7.1
276
Not enough data
7.1
272
Not enough data
7.0
272
Not enough data
7.1
268
Social Media AdvertisingHide 34 FeaturesShow 34 Features
Not enough data
8.0
689
Platform Interoperability
Not enough data
7.7
563
Agentic AI - Social Media Advertising
Not enough data
7.4
59
Not enough data
7.2
58
Not enough data
7.4
59
Not enough data
7.4
60
Not enough data
7.6
59
Not enough data
7.7
60
Social Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
667
Campaign Management
Not enough data
8.4
671
Not enough data
8.1
665
Not enough data
8.1
657
Not enough data
7.9
664
Not enough data
8.1
661
Not enough data
8.4
654
Not enough data
8.2
647
Not enough data
7.8
633
Not enough data
7.7
635
Not enough data
8.1
628
Not enough data
8.0
621
Not enough data
7.5
621
Not enough data
7.7
615
Targeting
Not enough data
8.1
627
Not enough data
7.8
616
Not enough data
7.9
615
Not enough data
7.8
609
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
598
Not enough data
8.3
615
Not enough data
8.5
612
Not enough data
8.6
608
Not enough data
8.3
601
Not enough data
8.2
598
Not enough data
8.3
600
Not enough data
8.0
588
Not enough data
8.1
592
Social Media Listening ToolsHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
7.7
2,260
Monitoring & Listening
Not enough data
8.1
1910
Not enough data
7.2
1508
Not enough data
8.2
701
Not enough data
8.0
676
Not enough data
7.9
669
Not enough data
7.7
648
Agentic AI - Social Media Listening Tools
Not enough data
7.3
59
Not enough data
7.2
59
Not enough data
7.4
58
Not enough data
7.3
59
Not enough data
7.4
59
Data Management & Analysis
Not enough data
7.5
1356
Not enough data
8.1
1860
Not enough data
8.2
718
Not enough data
7.8
646
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Crowdfire
Crowdfire
Hootsuite
Hootsuite
Crowdfire and Hootsuite are categorized as Social Media Management
Unique Categories
Crowdfire
Crowdfire has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Crowdfire
Crowdfire
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
76.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.0%
Hootsuite
Hootsuite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
59.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Crowdfire
Crowdfire
Marketing and Advertising
19.3%
Photography
4.5%
Management Consulting
4.5%
Telecommunications
3.4%
Public Relations and Communications
3.4%
Other
64.8%
Hootsuite
Hootsuite
Marketing and Advertising
15.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
8.5%
Higher Education
4.3%
Computer Software
3.9%
Information Technology and Services
3.6%
Other
64.2%
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Discussions
Crowdfire
Crowdfire Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Crowdfire has no discussions with answers
Hootsuite
Hootsuite Discussions
What is the most popular feature of Hootsuite?
4 Comments
Henry V.
HV
Scheduling in advance and recommend post timesRead more
What do you get with free Hootsuite?
4 Comments
Monetta W.
MW
Nothing. Hootsuite discontinued their free tier Read more
How to connect Hootsuite to Facebook business page
3 Comments
Jeff M.
JM
Hootsuite has deep, rich help pages that often include instructional videos. Adding your Facebook page and other social networks can be found...Read more