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Compare Hootsuite and Sked Social 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (74.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.00 1 user Per Month
Starting at $59.00 Per Month
Hootsuite
Star Rating
(6,670)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
Browse all 3 pricing plansSked Social
Star Rating
(79)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $59.00 Per Month
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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 Sked Social. Users appreciate the platform's ability to schedule posts across multiple platforms seamlessly, making it a favorite for those managing social media for various clients.
- Users say that Sked Social offers a unique convenience, particularly with its calendar and planner features. Reviewers highlight how these tools make organic social planning easier and more visually appealing, which can be a game-changer for teams focused on aesthetics.
- According to verified reviews, Hootsuite's extensive feature set, including a link shortener and image library, is praised for saving time and optimizing posting schedules. New users find the platform intuitive, allowing for a smooth transition into social media management.
- Reviewers mention that while Sked Social has a smaller user base, it still garners positive feedback for its multi-platform posting capabilities. Users appreciate the ability to toggle between businesses quickly and view a comprehensive snapshot of their posting calendar.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Hootsuite's support quality is slightly lower than Sked Social's, with users noting that while Hootsuite is effective, they sometimes wish for more responsive customer service. In contrast, Sked Social users feel that the support team is readily available and helpful.
- Users report that both platforms have their strengths in usability, with Sked Social slightly edging out in ease of use. However, Hootsuite's robust features and higher overall ratings make it a strong contender for those who need a comprehensive social media management tool.
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
Sked Social
Essentials
Starting at $59.00
Per Month
For teams that want to curate UGC and media collections, create shoppable posts, and manage engagement as a team
- Unlimited users
- 3 accounts
- Add more accounts
Free Trial
Hootsuite
Free Trial is available
Sked Social
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
6,015
8.5
72
Ease of Use
8.6
6,092
8.9
73
Ease of Setup
8.7
3,881
8.5
40
Ease of Admin
8.6
2,544
8.8
38
Quality of Support
8.2
4,506
8.8
66
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
2,316
8.6
38
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
5,932
9.4
72
Features by Category
Social Analytics
7.5(won by default)
2146
Not enough data
7.9(won by default)
2353
Not enough data
8.6(won by default)
2479
Not enough data
7.4(won by default)
1813
Feature Not Available
7.4(won by default)
2037
Feature Not Available
7.6(won by default)
1487
Not enough data
7.5(won by default)
1448
Not enough data
Reports & Dashboards
8.1(won by default)
2387
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
2362
Not enough data
8.4(won by default)
2325
Not enough data
7.1(won by default)
1388
Feature Not Available
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
2747
9.1
33
8.0
2572
8.6
32
8.0
2513
7.8
26
7.8
2395
8.6
25
8.2
2527
9.0
27
8.1
2518
8.6
30
Social Management
8.1
4465
7.7
53
8.9
4949
8.8
65
8.2
4470
8.3
56
8.4
4783
8.5
43
7.1
3468
7.2
17
8.0
2527
8.5
13
7.9
2145
8.8
26
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
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
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 and Sked Social 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
Sked Social has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hootsuite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sked Social
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
31.2%
Hospitality
7.8%
Retail
5.2%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
5.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.9%
Other
46.8%
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
What is sked social?
1 Comment
GZ
A social media planning site. You can plan out posts for platforms.Read more
How much does sked social cost?
1 Comment
Official Response from Sked Social
Hi there. We have different plans depending on your needs. Plans start at $25US/month. For more information please visit https://skedsocial.com/pricing/Read more
Sked Social has no more discussions with answers
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