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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.00 1 user Per Month
Starting at €33.00 Per Month
Hootsuite
Star Rating
(6,661)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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Star Rating
(135)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at €33.00 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 Iconosquare. Users appreciate the platform's ability to schedule posts across multiple platforms seamlessly, making it a favorite for those managing multiple social media accounts.
- Users say that Iconosquare stands out for its intuitive design and user-friendly interface. Many find it easy to navigate and appreciate the layout preview feature before publishing, which enhances the overall user experience.
- Reviewers mention that Hootsuite's comprehensive features, such as the link shortener and image library, are incredibly useful for saving time and optimizing posting schedules. This functionality is particularly beneficial for users who are new to social media management.
- According to verified reviews, Iconosquare's detailed reporting capabilities are highly praised, with users noting that the platform provides comprehensive analytics that help in understanding social media performance better.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Hootsuite has a robust feature set, some users find it challenging to configure the platform to meet their specific workflow needs. This can lead to a steeper learning curve for those unfamiliar with social media management tools.
- Users appreciate the support from Iconosquare's team, who are described as responsive and open to feedback. This commitment to improvement is a significant advantage for users looking for a platform that evolves with their needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Hootsuite
Standard
$99.00
1 user Per Month
- Up to 10 social accounts
- Unlimited post scheduling
- Best time to post recommendations
Iconosquare
Launch
Starting at €33.00
Per Month
- Standard analytics & reports
- Up to 100 scheduled posts per month
- Best time to post suggestions
Free Trial
Hootsuite
Free Trial is available
Iconosquare
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
6,011
8.4
118
Ease of Use
8.6
6,088
9.1
119
Ease of Setup
8.7
3,878
9.2
62
Ease of Admin
8.6
2,544
8.9
59
Quality of Support
8.2
4,502
8.8
92
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
2,316
8.5
51
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
5,928
8.1
116
Features by Category
Social Analytics
7.5
2146
7.6(won by 0.1)
70
7.9
2353
8.2(won by 0.3)
90
8.6
2479
8.8(won by 0.2)
94
7.4(won by 1.6)
1813
5.8
26
7.4(won by default)
2037
Feature Not Available
7.6
1487
8.5(won by 0.9)
23
7.5(won by default)
1448
Feature Not Available
Reports & Dashboards
8.1(won by 0.5)
2387
7.6
70
8.3(tied score)
2362
8.3(tied score)
66
8.4
2325
8.6(won by 0.2)
60
7.1
1388
8.2(won by 1.1)
17
Agentic AI - Social Media Analytics
6.7(won by default)
147
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)
147
Not enough data
6.7(won by default)
147
Not enough data
Content & Collaboration
9.0
2744
9.2
22
8.0
2572
8.8
20
8.0
2512
7.5
17
7.8
2395
8.5
16
8.2
2527
8.6
18
8.1
2517
8.2
18
Social Management
8.1
4463
8.3
28
8.9
4946
8.4
27
8.2
4470
7.9
21
8.4
4782
8.4
25
7.1
3468
6.3
17
8.0
2527
8.7
19
7.9
2144
8.2
13
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
6.8
279
Not enough data
7.1
278
Not enough data
7.1
277
Not enough data
7.1
276
Not enough data
7.1
272
Not enough data
7.0
272
Not enough data
7.1
268
Not enough data
Platform Interoperability
7.7
563
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Social Media Advertising
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
Not enough data
Social Functionality
8.4
667
Not enough data
Campaign Management
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
Not enough data
Targeting
8.1
627
Not enough data
7.8
616
Not enough data
7.9
615
Not enough data
7.8
609
Not enough data
Platform
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
Not enough data
Monitoring & Listening
8.1
1909
7.8
9
7.2
1508
Feature Not Available
8.2
700
7.7
10
8.0
676
7.5
8
7.9
669
7.9
7
7.7
648
8.3
10
Agentic AI - Social Media Listening Tools
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
Not enough data
Data Management & Analysis
7.5
1356
Feature Not Available
8.1
1860
8.3
11
8.2
717
8.1
9
7.8
646
8.0
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Hootsuite and Iconosquare are categorized as Social Media Suites, Social Media Management, Social Media Listening Tools, and Social Media Analytics
Unique Categories
Hootsuite is categorized as Social Media Advertising
Iconosquare has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hootsuite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Iconosquare
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
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%
Marketing and Advertising
24.4%
Retail
6.1%
Food & Beverages
4.6%
Public Relations and Communications
3.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.8%
Other
57.3%
Discussions
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
Is Iconosquare free?
2 Comments
IM
Iconosquare does not offer a free plan, but we do have a free 14 day trial- no credit card needed.
https://app.iconosquare.com/create/accountRead more
Is Iconosquare legit?
1 Comment
IM
Yes, Iconosquare is a meta and instagram business partner. For more information and to hear more about Iconosquare, here are some testimonials from our...Read more
What does Iconosquare?
1 Comment
IM
Iconosquare is a powerful analytics and management platform for social media marketers. Businesses and agencies easily manage and report their performance on...Read more
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