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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (73.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.00 1 user Per Month
No pricing available
Hootsuite
Star Rating
(6,648)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
(15)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Social BladeSummary
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 Social Blade. Users appreciate the platform's intuitive features, such as the ability to schedule posts across multiple social media channels seamlessly, making it a favorite for those managing multiple accounts.
- Users say that Hootsuite's implementation process is straightforward, with many new users finding it easy to get started. One reviewer highlighted how they quickly learned the system and took over social media management without a hitch, thanks to the platform's user-friendly design.
- Reviewers mention that while Social Blade is praised for its user-friendliness and real-time tracking of social media growth, it lacks the comprehensive scheduling and management features that Hootsuite offers. Users find it particularly useful for tracking competitors and analyzing influencer growth, but it may not meet the needs of those looking for a full-fledged social media management tool.
- According to verified reviews, Hootsuite's quality of support is slightly lower than Social Blade's, but users still report satisfactory experiences. Hootsuite's support team is noted for being helpful, while Social Blade users appreciate the quick responses and assistance they receive when needed.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Hootsuite provides robust tools for scheduling and managing posts, which are essential for businesses looking to optimize their social media presence. Features like the link shortener and image library are particularly valued for saving time and enhancing post quality.
- Users note that while Social Blade offers valuable insights into follower growth and engagement rates, it may not be as scalable for larger businesses compared to Hootsuite. Hootsuite's extensive features cater well to small businesses, but its scalability makes it a better fit for those anticipating growth.
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
Social Blade
No pricing availableFree Trial
Hootsuite
Free Trial is available
Social Blade
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
6,000
8.9
12
Ease of Use
8.6
6,077
9.2
12
Ease of Setup
8.7
3,869
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.7
2,540
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
4,492
8.5
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
2,312
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
5,917
10.0
12
Features by Category
Social Analytics
7.5
2144
8.5(won by 1.0)
10
7.9
2351
8.6(won by 0.7)
11
8.6(won by 0.1)
2477
8.5
11
7.4
1811
8.6(won by 1.2)
7
7.4
2035
8.1(won by 0.7)
8
7.6(won by default)
1485
Not enough data
7.4(won by default)
1446
Not enough data
Reports & Dashboards
8.1(tied score)
2385
8.1(tied score)
9
8.3(tied score)
2360
8.3(tied score)
9
8.4
2323
8.7(won by 0.3)
9
7.1(won by default)
1386
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Social Media Analytics
6.7(won by default)
145
Not enough data
6.6(won by default)
144
Not enough data
6.6(won by default)
143
Not enough data
6.6(won by default)
145
Not enough data
6.7(won by default)
145
Not enough data
Content & Collaboration
9.0
2739
Not enough data
8.0
2569
Not enough data
8.0
2509
Not enough data
7.8
2392
Not enough data
8.2
2524
Not enough data
8.1
2514
Not enough data
Social Management
8.1
4456
Not enough data
8.9
4936
Not enough data
8.2
4467
Not enough data
8.4
4776
Not enough data
7.1
3466
Not enough data
8.0
2525
Not enough data
7.9
2141
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
6.8
278
Not enough data
7.0
276
Not enough data
7.1
275
Not enough data
7.1
275
Not enough data
7.1
271
Not enough data
6.9
271
Not enough data
7.1
267
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
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 Social Blade are categorized as Social Media Analytics
Unique Categories
Hootsuite is categorized as Social Media Suites, Social Media Management, Social Media Listening Tools, and Social Media Advertising
Social Blade has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hootsuite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Social Blade
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
26.7%
Higher Education
13.3%
Entertainment
13.3%
Real Estate
6.7%
Music
6.7%
Other
33.3%
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
Social Blade has no discussions with answers
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