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Compare Echobox Social and Hootsuite 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (59.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$99.00 1 user Per Month
Echobox Social
Star Rating
(99)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Echobox SocialHootsuite
Star Rating
(6,672)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.4% of reviews)
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 Echobox Social. Users appreciate its intuitive interface, which makes scheduling posts across multiple platforms straightforward and efficient.
- Users say that Echobox Social offers a unique advantage with its smart algorithm that optimizes post timing for maximum reach and engagement. This feature has been highlighted by users as a game-changer for managing social media effectively.
- According to verified reviews, Hootsuite's extensive feature set, including a link shortener and an image library, is praised for saving time and enhancing the social media management experience. New users have found it easy to learn and adapt to the system quickly.
- Reviewers mention that Echobox Social has improved workflow for social media teams, allowing them to focus more on content creation and strategy. The easy-to-use interface and RSS feed input are particularly appreciated for managing multiple accounts seamlessly.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Hootsuite has a larger market presence and more reviews, Echobox Social's users rate it highly for ease of setup and quality of support, indicating a strong user experience despite its smaller user base.
- Users report that Hootsuite's robust analytics features, such as post performance tracking and campaign optimization, provide valuable insights, although some users feel that Echobox Social's analytics capabilities are also strong, particularly in social engagement metrics.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Echobox Social
No pricing availableHootsuite
Standard
$99.00
1 user Per Month
- Up to 10 social accounts
- Unlimited post scheduling
- Best time to post recommendations
Free Trial
Echobox Social
No trial information availableHootsuite
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
70
8.4
6,014
Ease of Use
9.4
70
8.6
6,090
Ease of Setup
9.3
41
8.7
3,879
Ease of Admin
9.8
36
8.6
2,545
Quality of Support
9.5
69
8.2
4,505
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
35
8.6
2,317
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
64
8.0
5,930
Features by Category
Social Analytics
6.9
17
7.5(won by 0.6)
2146
7.2
17
7.9(won by 0.7)
2352
9.3(won by 0.7)
25
8.6
2479
Feature Not Available
7.4(won by default)
1812
Feature Not Available
7.4(won by default)
2037
7.5
10
7.6(won by 0.1)
1486
6.8
10
7.5(won by 0.7)
1447
Reports & Dashboards
8.8(won by 0.7)
20
8.1
2387
8.4(won by 0.1)
22
8.3
2361
8.9(won by 0.5)
22
8.4
2324
Feature Not Available
7.1(won by default)
1387
Agentic AI - Social Media Analytics
Not enough data
6.7(won by default)
146
Not enough data
6.6(won by default)
145
Not enough data
6.6(won by default)
144
Not enough data
6.6(won by default)
146
Not enough data
6.7(won by default)
146
Content & Collaboration
9.4
41
9.0
2748
8.9
40
8.0
2571
Feature Not Available
8.0
2512
9.2
28
7.8
2394
9.6
42
8.2
2526
9.6
31
8.1
2518
Social Management
9.1
46
8.1
4467
9.6
56
8.9
4951
9.2
42
8.2
4471
9.0
51
8.4
4784
Feature Not Available
7.1
3467
9.4
26
8.0
2526
7.7
14
7.9
2145
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
Not enough data
6.8
278
Not enough data
7.1
277
Not enough data
7.1
277
Not enough data
7.1
275
Not enough data
7.1
271
Not enough data
7.0
271
Not enough data
7.1
267
Platform Interoperability
Not enough data
7.7
562
Agentic AI - Social Media Advertising
Not enough data
7.4
58
Not enough data
7.2
57
Not enough data
7.4
58
Not enough data
7.3
59
Not enough data
7.6
58
Not enough data
7.7
59
Social Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
666
Campaign Management
Not enough data
8.4
670
Not enough data
8.1
664
Not enough data
8.1
656
Not enough data
7.9
663
Not enough data
8.1
660
Not enough data
8.4
653
Not enough data
8.2
646
Not enough data
7.8
632
Not enough data
7.7
634
Not enough data
8.1
627
Not enough data
8.0
620
Not enough data
7.5
620
Not enough data
7.7
614
Targeting
Not enough data
8.1
626
Not enough data
7.8
615
Not enough data
7.9
614
Not enough data
7.8
608
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
597
Not enough data
8.3
614
Not enough data
8.5
611
Not enough data
8.6
607
Not enough data
8.3
600
Not enough data
8.2
597
Not enough data
8.3
599
Not enough data
8.0
587
Not enough data
8.1
591
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
Echobox Social and Hootsuite are categorized as Social Media Management and Social Media Analytics
Unique Categories
Echobox Social has no unique categories
Hootsuite is categorized as Social Media Suites, Social Media Listening Tools, and Social Media Advertising
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Echobox Social
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Hootsuite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Online Media
44.3%
Newspapers
14.4%
Publishing
11.3%
Media Production
9.3%
Broadcast Media
6.2%
Other
14.4%
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%
Discussions
Can I please make a suggestion to improve user experience?
2 Comments
Official Response from Echobox Social
Hi Maribelle,
Thank you for this suggestion - we’ve passed it along to our Product team.
Should you have any other feature suggestions, we would love...Read more
How do i use it with INstagram
1 Comment
Official Response from Echobox Social
Hi Tribune Online,
You can use Echobox to post articles to your Instagram feed or to an Instagram Story, as well as to share photos to your Instagram...Read more
What is the most popular feature of Hootsuite?
4 Comments
HV
Scheduling in advance and recommend post timesRead more
What do you get with free Hootsuite?
4 Comments
MW
Nothing. Hootsuite discontinued their free tier Read more
How can I use Hootsuite in Instagram?
3 Comments
MY
You are able to publish to you Instagram account(s) using Hootsuite. This includes scheduling to post at a later time. However, you can only publish one...Read more
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