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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (84.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.00 1 user Per Month
No pricing available
Hootsuite
Star Rating
(6,671)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 plansSocialBu
Star Rating
(26)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing 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 SocialBu. Users appreciate its intuitive interface, making it easy to schedule posts across multiple platforms, which is particularly beneficial for those new to social media management.
- Users say that SocialBu offers a streamlined experience for small businesses, with features like an easy-to-navigate content calendar that allows users to view all past, current, and future posts. This capability helps maintain consistency in social media presence, which is a key advantage for smaller teams.
- Reviewers mention that Hootsuite's robust scheduling tools, including a link shortener and image library, are incredibly useful for saving time and optimizing posting times across various social media channels. This functionality is often highlighted as a game-changer for users managing multiple clients.
- According to verified reviews, SocialBu stands out for its affordability and unlimited posting capabilities, which users find appealing. The ability to post on platforms like LinkedIn, which some competitors do not support, adds to its value proposition for budget-conscious small businesses.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Hootsuite has a higher ease of setup rating, SocialBu's ease of administration is praised, indicating that once set up, users find it straightforward to manage their social media accounts effectively.
- Users report that Hootsuite's quality of support is solid, but SocialBu edges ahead slightly in this area, with users appreciating the responsive assistance they receive. This can be crucial for businesses that rely on timely support to navigate their social media strategies.
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
SocialBu
No pricing availableFree Trial
Hootsuite
Free Trial is available
SocialBu
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
6,017
8.7
17
Ease of Use
8.6
6,094
8.6
17
Ease of Setup
8.7
3,883
7.7
11
Ease of Admin
8.6
2,545
9.0
7
Quality of Support
8.2
4,508
8.5
16
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
2,317
8.8
7
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
5,934
8.6
17
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)
2480
Not enough data
7.4(won by default)
1813
Not enough data
7.4(won by default)
2037
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
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
9.2
11
8.0
2572
8.3
8
8.0
2513
8.8
8
7.8
2395
7.5
8
8.2
2527
8.5
11
8.1
2518
8.9
6
Social Management
8.1
4467
8.5
10
8.9
4951
9.7
10
8.2
4471
8.2
10
8.4
4785
8.5
10
7.1
3468
7.3
8
8.0
2527
8.6
7
7.9
2145
9.0
5
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 SocialBu are categorized as Social Media Management
Unique Categories
Hootsuite is categorized as Social Media Suites, Social Media Listening Tools, Social Media Analytics, and Social Media Advertising
SocialBu has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hootsuite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SocialBu
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
26.9%
Computer Software
19.2%
Real Estate
7.7%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
7.7%
Restaurants
3.8%
Other
34.6%
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
SocialBu has no discussions with answers
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