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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated August 26th, 2026 # Reviews of Hootsuite Ease of use 4.3 Customer Service 4.2 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews LT Layla T Content CreatorWriting and Editing, Self-employedUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Great tool for managing social media accounts all in one place, as well as scheduling posts across platforms.“ April 23, 2026 DM David M Technical Support EngineerMechanical or Industrial Engineering, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Support is spotty; complex account tweaks take time to achieve, and for peak usage, the dashboard may become overwhelmed.“ November 28, 2025 TK Tim K FounderHuman Resources, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The analytics are very useful in determining engagement figures and the ability to handle the content directly is a major advantage.“ July 17, 2026 TK Tim K FounderHuman Resources, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The cost is too high for a small business relative to other options.“ July 17, 2026 CG Chelsea G MarketingHealth, Wellness and Fitness, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Hootsuite is a powerful social media management tool that boosts efficiency and scheduling but may feel complex and pricey for smaller users.“ January 10, 2026 SR Sabine R it supporterComputer Software, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Hootsuite has limited customization options for dashboards, making it challenging to tailor the experience.“ October 11, 2024 DM Demi M Community ManagerComputer Games, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It’s the first web tool for planning posts and analyzing insights that I have used, right after Canva.“ June 3, 2026 Joshua F Marketing AssistantAutomotive, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Also, some reports or analytics can be tricky to figure out at first, which can slow things down.“ December 10, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 3803 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Aaron G. Membership and Development Director Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Overall good program." July 21, 2025 3.0 I was overall happy with the program however, the issues that I had caused me to step away from the service. Pros The ability to post to multiple sites was very helpful. The ease of updating the wording of the post to each is also a nice process. I also liked being able to schedule posts. Cons I often found that post would not go out and I would not get any notice that it did not go out and therefore missed it. I also found that it would disconnect from a platform often. Alternatives considered [Facebook Business Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/235972/Facebook-Business-Suite/) Reason for choosing Hootsuite I have found having a native program is easier to use than having to go between programs. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Marketing and Communications Specialist Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easy Scheduling " December 17, 2025 5.0 Aside from inaccurate data, this is a great tool to schedule my posts and I enjoy all the tips and tricks they give you to make sure your content is successful. Pros I love the ease of scheduling my posts in advance. Im able to draft out my content for months which allows me to be productive in other areas in my profession. The interface is also more approachable than other software i've used in the past. Cons The analytics aren't as accurate. I'm usually having to go directly on the platform I use to pull data so my numbers are correct. Alternatives considered [Sprout Social](https://www.capterra.com/p/121447/Sprout-Social/) Reason for choosing Hootsuite Cost was approachable and user interface was friendlier than most Review Source TK Tim K. Founder Human Resources Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Social management tool that works great." July 17, 2026 4.0 In our role as marketers amongst a variety of other hats, Hootsuite is a practical tool for maintaining organization and consistency of our content. The lack of customization options and cost are disadvantages, but it's allowed us to stay present without us getting super-complicated. The analytics in particular provide insights that would not be gained without having a service like this, so it's worth using for the time being. Pros Hootsuite has been awesome for posting in many places at once without having to log out and in for each one. The analytics are very useful in determining engagement figures and the ability to handle the content directly is a major advantage. Good for a little group like us where time is limited and we want to be consistent online. The process of setting up their account seemed simple, even if I wasn't in marketing. Cons The cost is too high for a small business relative to other options. Also I want something a bit easier to customize content per platform without having to constantly rework it. Support appears responsive, but slow with issue resolution. Video editing capabilities are quite limited and this can be frustrating as we do a lot of visual storytelling. Review Source Zaid E. Associate Director, External Relations and Development Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Bad ethics and mediocre software " February 9, 2026 1.0 Pros That it was a Canadian company with an OK service. Although not always reliable, it did the job most of the time, but there are better alternatives. Cons Overpriced for the value and experience it offers. Not always reliable. Prioritizing profits over ethics with their decision to enter and uphold contract with ICE. When asked to explain their decision they gave a pre-scripted robotic PR response despite being their client for nearly 10 years. Switched from [Buffer](https://www.capterra.com/p/143492/Buffer/) Hootsuite engaged in unethical business practices and their service is not great while also being overpriced. Buffer offers the same value for half the cost. Review Source JF Jill F. Assistant Project Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Comfortable operation, at a very affordable price." June 28, 2026 5.0 I plan all my social media posts with Hootsuite and can easily rearrange them in the calendar using drag and drop. I can also save important dates in advance so they don't get lost and then write the posts later. I also really like the ticketing system and the resulting team collaboration. Pros Planning content for different channels is straightforward and works perfectly. The sharing function is especially helpful when collaborating with colleagues. I switched to Hootsuite from another tool due to a job change and found my way around immediately. Cons From a marketing perspective, it could be a bit more colourful. For someone who has never worked with these kind of tools before, it might be too complex and confusing. Review Source DE Dimitra E. Programs Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A great tool for social media management but quite expensive" March 25, 2025 4.0 My overall experience with Hootsuite was positive. It made managing multiple social media accounts much easier with its scheduling, automation, and analytics tools. I found it especially useful for keeping track of posts and engagement in one place. However, I found the pricing quite high! Pros I really liked how easy Hootsuite made it to manage multiple social media accounts in one place. Scheduling posts was simple, the automation saved time, and the analytics helped me track what was working. Cons The pricing was quite high, especially for a small business or a non-profit. The free plan had limited features, and some advanced tools were only available in the more expensive plans. Switched from [Meta for Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/213257/Facebook/) To be able to manage more accounts and schedule ahead of time more easily. Review Source Priyanka S. Head of Marketing Computer Software Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Hootsuite Review: Great for Content Management, but with Some Limitations" December 19, 2024 5.0 Hootsuite has been great for managing content and campaigns, with strong support and useful features like Amplify. However, it has limitations, such as no video thumbnails for LinkedIn and a 10-image limit for Instagram carousels. Pros Hootsuite has streamlined our content planning and sharing. As a Digital Marketing Manager, I’ve showcased our value on social media, while Amplify has empowered our sales team to boost website traffic and leads. The platform is easy to use, with excellent support from the Account Management team. Cons The reporting feature lacks drill-down options, lack of function for Instagram posting Switched from [SocialPilot](https://www.capterra.com/p/144332/SocialPilot/) I switched to Hootsuite to streamline social media management, improve scheduling, and enhance content sharing. Features like Amplify have boosted team engagement and lead generation, making it a valuable tool despite a few limitations. Review Source PP Pritam P. Early Childhood Educator Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "We’re saving about three hours a week on posting thanks." September 4, 2026 5.0 For a small team that can't afford to spend half the day switching between tabs, this has been worth every dollar. I'm not drowning in posting logistics anymore, and our consistency across platforms has never been better. If you're still doing social manually, you're burning hours you don't need to. Pros Before Hootsuite, we were manually logging into four different platforms every single morning just to get content up. It was a total chore. Now, I just upload everything Sunday night, schedule the whole week in one sitting, and finally have time to actually respond to comments. The calendar view makes it dead simple to spot gaps or avoid doubling up on the same posts across channels. Cons The analytics export sometimes feels like it's built for enterprise teams with dedicated analysts. I really just need basic reach and engagement numbers in a format I can drop straight into our monthly board deck, I'm tired of having to reformat every single cell in Excel. Review Source DC Daniel C. Marketing Manager Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A solid choice for small business social media" August 8, 2026 4.0 Overall, I've found Hootsuite to be a solid tool for managing our social media presence. The user interface is intuitive, and the scheduling feature has been a huge time-saver. However, I've encountered some minor issues with post tracking and occasional platform connectivity problems, which prevent me from giving it a perfect score. Pros Hootsuite's social media scheduling and analytics are pretty solid, and we've seen a significant increase in engagement after implementing it. The user interface is intuitive, and we've been able to streamline our social media management process. It's a great tool for small teams like ours. Cons One thing that's kind of annoying is the limited customization options for social media posts. We've had to work around this by using third-party integrations, which can be a bit clunky. It's not a huge deal, but it would be nice to have more flexibility. Review Source JS Jack S. A and R Coordinator at Pulse Music Group Music Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My organized workspace for social media management" September 7, 2026 5.0 Pros Hootsuite has made managing social media much easier for me. I use it to organize content, schedule posts, and keep track of different social media accounts related to music projects. Having everything in one dashboard saves me from constantly switching between platforms. Cons Hootsuite can take some time to learn because there are many features available. I initially found certain options a little difficult to understand. Review Source Gabriel S. Senior Digital Strategist Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great entry-level brand management tool; at the right price " October 21, 2024 4.0 I've managed a variety of brands as agency brands using Hootsuite, especially early on in my career. I've considered it for other agency provisions however have opted for more advanced packages. Pros Hootsuite provides a variety of easy intuitive tools for online and social media brand management, including customer service and marketing. It's also at an excellent cost. Cons It's not as complex or insightful as other tools. But that's because it's cheaper and more basic. Alternatives considered [HubSpot Marketing Hub](https://www.capterra.com/p/171840/HubSpot-Marketing/)[Sprinklr](https://www.capterra.com/p/131274/Sprinklr-Platform/) Reason for choosing Hootsuite Cost, effectiveness, needs for respective clients at that time Review Source HG Helder G. Owner Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Social Media Manager " April 20, 2025 5.0 I’ve been using hootsuite since it’s very beginning when it was all free, with time it got limited and I had to upgrade but the features to schedule and plan your content are worthy. Pros I can manage all my social media in one place. Cons The free version is super limited. So you have to pay for all the good features. Review Source SH Shir H. Social Media Manager Pharmaceuticals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "It empowered us to have the best possible control over all of our social media posts." January 8, 2025 5.0 Hootsuite made it easy for me to organize all of our social media accounts, the ability to schedule posts across multiple channels, and a comprehensive calendar view of all scheduled posts ensured that we were always fully coordinated. Pros I love Hootsuite, it’s awesome for social media management, it makes it easy and efficient for me to plan and organize my team’s content, and it’s really improved our social media presence in a professional way. I love how I can easily share content on additional channels, which helps increase website traffic and customer inquiries. It’s great that whether I’m uploading photos or videos, everything is simple and fast across all platforms, and the basic publishing options are clear and easy. I love how I can easily repeat the same post multiple times, perfect for when I need to extend the period of displaying a certain content. I love that Hootsuite has made responding to messages very simple, no need to switch between channels. Everything is in one place. Cons Scheduling rarely fails and when it does, it’s easy to fix. Hootsuite’s media library is amazing, it makes it easy to keep sharing and refreshing content seamless. Copying captions makes it easy to upload content instantly without any hassle. Review Source CM Christian M. Facebook Ads Strategist Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great tool for managing content strategy" March 13, 2025 5.0 Hootsuite is useful for managing content strategies Pros It networks flawlessly with many different social media platforms and needs no extra aid from a third party such as Zapier for the job Cons The model variations are not very good, so Designers may have to use tools like Canva or Adobe for the best quality images Review Source KB Kristen B. Social Media Manager Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Hootsuite is excellent for posting your social media " February 19, 2025 5.0 It has gotten a but pricey, but I love the convenience it offers Pros I use it for my social media marketing needs Cons It is too expensive; they do not offer a free plan anymore Review Source IR Ian R. system technique Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Social networks easier to work with" December 2, 2024 5.0 I can do other activities without having to worry about the content on social networks, easy and simple to manage, managing to have satisfied customers Pros Hootsuite is a really useful tool that saves time and provides opportunities for better performance with strategies that have been successful when scheduling posts, it knows the most opportune moment for posts to have a greater reach and greater views to the public, achieving the achievement of goals, you can have a perfect follow-up of each post by keeping track of statistics. Its operation reduces work time at the time I do not have to be aware of the time or moment indicated to make posts on social networks with its programming I can establish the type of content to publish and Hootsuite takes care of the rest Cons For the moment there has never been anything that bothers me or has gone wrong Review Source AJ Alfredo J. Consultant Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "One of the social cms to benchmark at. " January 30, 2025 4.0 It works, it is stable and has good relationships with the social media platforms so you can trust it to work. But don’t expect it to do much more than what’s expected of these tools. Pros It’s a standard tool we measure other social cms to. So it has all the basic functions for keeping your social media in sync. Cons It is staying behind the times compared to tools such as ContentStudio, predis, among others. Review Source CT Carleton T. Admin Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for Planners" December 7, 2024 5.0 I use HootSuite to send social-media messages for my business. Pros Being able to schedule messages, in advance, is so useful. Cons I found it overwhemling when I first started using it, but eventually I figured out the user interface. Review Source NJ Natalie J. Business Relations Manager Food & Beverages Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Growing on me." June 13, 2026 5.0 Overall a great platform to be able to plan and schedule out my social media strategy. Would recommend. Pros Scheduling posts is the best feature of hoot suite. I use it to plan out far ahead and it frees up my time for other projects. Cons I remember the free version having way more features than it does now. Unfortunately it still feels like I am being forced to pay for features that should be basic. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer freelancing Writing and Editing Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "hootesiute review" December 2, 2024 5.0 it is the best and it has been able to make my work easier Pros the best tool that i can use to manage more social media accounts, and it has the best features to schedule and publish all in one central place and it is time-consuming software Cons the down side is that it is high-cost software, has limited free plan and also lacks advanced features Review Source ES Ekadashi S. Administrative Assistant Airlines/Aviation Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Hootuite- Life changer experience" November 20, 2024 5.0 I love Hootsuite. It has helped to improve my social media presence without actually wasting any time. I love that I can choose to publish one post on different platforms with Hootsuite. I am very happy and thankful. Pros I like that I can time schedule all the posts I want. Instead of going online and posting at that particular time, I can schedule when I want the post to go online. Cons Sometimes it gets connectivity issues. Other than that, I don't find any problem. Review Source LJ Lewis J. Duty manager Education Management Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Great management Platform " November 25, 2024 5.0 Great, I had lack of experience in this sector and this has helped out tremendously, you can literary do anything for your network through the Hootsuite Dashboard Pros Hootsuite has everything you could ask for in a social media marketing app, and using Canva templates considering Canva is my favourite app anyway for this kind of thing makes it that much better Cons A few too many options sometimes, i feel they could have simplified the options on certain things which would have improved speed Review Source MD Mike D. Owner Food & Beverages Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for SMM" December 20, 2024 5.0 Pros I like the social media monitoring all in one place Cons Can be hard to focus and scheduling posts in the application don't carry as much weight as in the mobile applications Review Source RM Rachel M. Digital Campaign Executive Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Too expensive" November 12, 2024 4.0 Hootsuite works well for scheduling and managing social media. Pros It's easy to see all my social media accounts in one place. I can schedule posts ahead of time. Cons It's missing some features that would be helpful. It needs better integration with some platforms, like Instagram. Review Source Chitrang S. Software Engineer Telecommunications Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A great tool for social media management" October 13, 2024 4.0 It has been a great software and a game-changer for the marketing and analytics teams. It saves a lot of time and effort in posting content on multiple platforms. Its in-depth analysis has helped our team expand our reach and business. Pros It is a great and efficient scheduler for my posts across various social media platforms. It has an interactive user-interface, which helps do the work efficiently. Using its intelligence, the software also informs me the right time to post my content to enhance the user-engagement. Customer support is also good and prompt. It also offers an in-depth post analytics, for proper insights. Cons The pricing, in my opinion, is on the higher side, as compared to what its competitors are offering. Its posting feature on Instagram needs to be improved, otherwise it is a great tool Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.