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At a Glance
Hootsuite
Hootsuite
Star Rating
(6,640)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
Browse all 3 pricing plans
Post Planner
Post Planner
Star Rating
(50)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (93.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5 per month (billed annually)
Learn more about Post Planner
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Hootsuite excels in its "Content Calendar" feature, scoring 9.0, which allows for seamless scheduling and planning of social media posts, while Post Planner also performs well with a score of 9.3, indicating strong capabilities in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Hootsuite's "Social Engagement" feature is highly rated at 8.5, providing effective tools for interacting with audiences, whereas Post Planner's engagement tools score slightly lower at 7.9, suggesting room for improvement.
  • G2 users highlight Hootsuite's "Quality of Support" as a strong point with a score of 8.1, indicating responsive customer service, while Post Planner's support is rated lower at 7.4, which may affect user experience during critical times.
  • Users on G2 report that Hootsuite's "Campaign Optimization" feature is robust with a score of 8.3, helping users refine their marketing strategies, while Post Planner's score of 7.8 suggests it may not offer the same level of depth in this area.
  • Reviewers say that Hootsuite's "Social Analytics" capabilities are comprehensive, scoring 8.0, which includes features like "Post Performance" and "Follower Analysis," while Post Planner's analytics features are rated lower at 7.5, indicating less detailed insights.
  • Users report that Hootsuite's "Approval Workflows" feature, scoring 7.9, is beneficial for teams needing structured content approval processes, while Post Planner shines in this area with a higher score of 9.1, making it a better choice for collaborative environments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Hootsuite
Standard
$99.00
1 user Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plans
Post Planner
$5
per month (billed annually)
Learn more about Post Planner
Free Trial
Hootsuite
Free Trial is available
Post Planner
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
5,992
8.0
42
Ease of Use
8.6
6,069
8.4
40
Ease of Setup
8.7
3,862
9.0
20
Ease of Admin
8.6
2,538
8.4
18
Quality of Support
8.2
4,487
7.6
38
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
2,311
8.2
18
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
5,909
6.7
39
Features by Category
Social Media AnalyticsHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
7.4
2,749
Not enough data
Social Analytics
7.5
2144
Not enough data
7.9
2351
Not enough data
8.6
2477
Not enough data
7.4
1811
Not enough data
7.4
2035
Not enough data
7.6
1485
Not enough data
7.5
1446
Not enough data
Reports & Dashboards
8.1
2385
Not enough data
8.3
2360
Not enough data
8.4
2322
Not enough data
7.1
1386
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Social Media Analytics
6.7
145
Not enough data
6.6
144
Not enough data
6.6
143
Not enough data
6.6
145
Not enough data
6.7
145
Not enough data
Social Media ManagementHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
7.7
5,159
8.5
35
Content & Collaboration
9.0
2738
9.3
15
8.0
2568
8.9
14
8.0
2508
7.9
13
7.8
2391
9.2
11
8.2
2523
8.5
13
8.1
2511
8.3
13
Social Management
8.1
4453
7.8
26
8.9
4931
8.5
33
8.2
4466
8.1
27
8.4
4773
8.0
32
7.1
3465
6.9
21
8.0
2524
8.8
13
7.9
2140
9.8
7
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
6.8
277
Not enough data
7.0
275
Not enough data
7.1
274
Not enough data
7.1
274
Not enough data
7.1
270
Not enough data
6.9
270
Not enough data
7.1
266
Not enough data
Social Media AdvertisingHide 34 FeaturesShow 34 Features
8.0
689
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
Social Media Listening ToolsHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
7.7
2,259
Not enough data
Monitoring & Listening
8.1
1909
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
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
8.1
1860
Not enough data
8.2
718
Not enough data
7.8
646
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Hootsuite
Hootsuite
Post Planner
Post Planner
Hootsuite and Post Planner are categorized as Social Media Management
Unique Categories
Post Planner
Post Planner has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hootsuite
Hootsuite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
59.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.9%
Post Planner
Post Planner
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
93.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
6.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Post Planner
Post Planner
Marketing and Advertising
26.5%
Online Media
6.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.1%
Writing and Editing
4.1%
Professional Training & Coaching
4.1%
Other
53.1%
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Discussions
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
Post Planner
Post Planner Discussions
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Post Planner has no discussions with answers