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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (82.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.00 1 user Per Month
Starting at $4.99 1 For each social media channel 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
(20)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $4.99 1 For each social media channel 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 SocialGest. Users appreciate the platform's ability to schedule posts across multiple platforms seamlessly, making it a favorite for those managing social media for multiple clients.
- Users say that Hootsuite's implementation process is straightforward, with many finding it easy to get started and quickly learn the system. One user highlighted how they could smoothly take over social media management from a predecessor, thanks to the intuitive design.
- Reviewers mention that while SocialGest offers a simple and intuitive user experience, it struggles with the depth of features compared to Hootsuite. Users appreciate SocialGest's advanced options for tracking social media results, but some feel it lacks the comprehensive tools available in Hootsuite.
- According to verified reviews, Hootsuite shines in its content management capabilities, with features like a link shortener and image library that save time and enhance productivity. Users find these tools particularly useful for planning and optimizing their social media posts.
- Users highlight that SocialGest's strength lies in its affordability, with a starting price of just $4.99, making it accessible for small businesses. However, they also note that this lower price point comes with trade-offs in terms of feature richness and support compared to Hootsuite.
- Reviewers appreciate Hootsuite's quality of support, which is rated slightly lower than SocialGest's, but they emphasize that Hootsuite's overall product direction and feature set make it a more reliable partner for long-term social media management 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
SocialGest
Community
Starting at $4.99
1 For each social media channel Per Month
For community managers working solo
- Automated scheduling
- Organic metrics and Meta ads
- Artificial intelligence
Free Trial
Hootsuite
Free Trial is available
SocialGest
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
6,011
7.7
15
Ease of Use
8.6
6,088
7.7
15
Ease of Setup
8.7
3,878
7.7
5
Ease of Admin
8.6
2,544
7.7
5
Quality of Support
8.2
4,502
8.5
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
2,316
6.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
5,928
8.4
15
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
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
2744
6.3
5
8.0
2572
5.3
5
8.0
2512
Feature Not Available
7.8
2395
Not enough data
8.2
2527
Not enough data
8.1
2517
Not enough data
Social Management
8.1
4463
8.1
13
8.9
4946
8.7
15
8.2
4470
Feature Not Available
8.4
4782
8.3
15
7.1
3468
9.3
5
8.0
2527
Not enough data
7.9
2144
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
7.2
1508
Not enough data
8.2
700
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
717
Not enough data
7.8
646
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Hootsuite and SocialGest 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
SocialGest has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hootsuite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SocialGest
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
29.4%
Telecommunications
17.6%
Information Technology and Services
11.8%
Public Relations and Communications
5.9%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.9%
Other
29.4%
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
SocialGest has no discussions with answers
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