# Page 8 | Hootsuite Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 8 - Is Hootsuite the right Social Media Management solution for you? Explore 3796 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/121701/HootSuite/reviews --- Hootsuite 4.4 (3796) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/121701/HootSuite/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated May 12th, 2026 # Page 8 - Reviews of Hootsuite ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 176-200 of 3796 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use HD Haresh D. Assistant Professor Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Hootsuite - the ultimate solution to Social Media Platforms Integration " September 14, 2022 5.0 Overall, I would recommend Hootsuite to every firm for embarking into the journey of social media marketing. The features are very useful for a novice firm to build the social media presence along all the platforms. Though some more detailed insights from each post can be more useful, the Hootsuite provides a basic framework to understand the engagement of audience at social media Pros Hootsuite offers the integration of multiple social media accounts on the same platform, thereby reducing the duplication of efforts in reposting the same content on different platforms. It also provides a brief insight on which kind of post is performing well on which kind of social media platforms. Most importantly, it facilitates scheduling of posts on the social media platforms. This reduces the burden of the social media manager as the content can be scheduled as soon as it is ready, without waiting for the right time schedule the post. Cons Though there aren't much features that one can hate about Hootsuite but a few things that, if incorporated, can make more smoother user experience. First the interface of Hootsuite is a bit complicated for a new user, so proper training is required before actually using it properly. Second, a detailed insights from each post can help the admin in visualizing the impact of each content amongst the followers and non-followers (especially on Instagram). And finally, Hootsuite doesn't works properly when multiple prople ard handling the account as a team. Reason for choosing Hootsuite Meta Business Suite doesn't requires any special permissions and authority to post and schedule content from third party. Hootsuite asks for account permission to access each account. Review Source AC Alexander C. Editor Media Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Harmonize your editorial and social media strategy" May 24, 2022 4.0 Overall, Hootsuite has become an integral part of our social media strategy. It has brought the editorial and marketing teams to work together which has helped team building. Pros Given that I work for a business magazine that produces content for a global audience, it is nice to be able to time and target posts for regions hmd time zones. Plus, it helps us give the image of constantly having a flowing stream of content when in fact, most of the work can be programmed at the start of the week. It is easy to manage and pencil in posts for interrupting factors like breaking news as well. Cons I think onboarding could use improvement. The learning curve for our team was a bit difficult since we bought the software when it first launched. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Office employee Consumer Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My experience with Hootsuite" November 19, 2022 5.0 I think it was a wonderful experience that made me run my business through social media in an organized manner Pros Ease of use, saving time and effort, and saving the trouble of switching between accounts Cons If you want more features, don't be free Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Marketing Lead Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Solid Platform " April 7, 2022 5.0 HootSuite implementation have been extremely helpful. Pros I love how readily recognizable HootSuite is. People feel very comfortable using the platform and trusting it’s analytics and data. Cons The inaccessibility to Hootsuite forced us to pay for additional users sometimes when we shouldn’t have to. Alternatives considered [SocialPilot](https://www.capterra.com/p/144332/SocialPilot/)[Loomly](https://www.capterra.com/p/166498/Loomly/) Review Source HC Heather C. Administrative Assistant Libraries Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy-to-use one-stop social media marketing platform - but moving out of budget range" October 30, 2023 4.0 Hootsuite has been an excellent tool for me while starting out in the role of marketing and communications for my Library, but given the skyrocketing price, we will not be continuing to use it. I appreciate all the integrations and time saving features, but this is not enough to offset the increase in cost, from my own personal perspective as well as from the perspective of our board's financial team. Pros Hootsuite is a cohesive one-stop marketing platform that allows for management of multiple social media channels in one site. I appreciate the ability to create content for multiple platforms simultaneously, while still being able to tailor aspects of it such as post text, hashtags, and images size ratios, to specific platforms. Newly added integration with Canva further streamlined my workflow allowing me to create one design for all marketing for a particular program or service, then use it in print, digital, social, and internal marketing efforts. Hootsuite also offers a customizable analytics dashboard that allows me to see how well marketing efforts have done in a certain time frame, and break it down further by platform. Cons The pricing has jumped dramatically, as per an email from the company last week, nearly doubling and making it unaffordable on our nonprofit budget. I am also less than satisfied with the analytics as a whole, as I was struggling to see the performance of particular posts as a single entity, and TikTok and YouTube analytics have not integrated well. I also find that since we have had to disable Facebook comments, I cannot do this in Hootsuite and need to manually go into Facebook after every post goes live and change this setting myself. Review Source TC Thomas C. Social Media & Content Specialist Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Good Option for Social Publishing and Monitoring" March 16, 2020 4.0 At my previous job I was using Hootsuite to start my day. I would sign on and schedule and publish posts for the duration of the day, or over the weekend or what have you. More recently, I've been using Hootsuite's free version to manage my personal online presence, scheduling posts related to my podcast or video channels. I find that more recently, the native Twitter app has been better for just scrolling through Twitter, but as far as posting goes, I prefer to use Hootsuite. Pros One of my favorite things about Hootsuite is the ability to 'autoschedule' posts based on the time that you're likely to receive the most engagement. This takes a lot of the guesswork out of the job of a social media manager, as you can tend to labor over the details like whether or not something is emergent enough to post right now or whether you should wait to schedule it in the future. I find Hootsuite's customizable streams can be helpful in mitigating a lot of the noise that comes along with social media, but constant algoritm and UI updates to platforms like Twitter can make streams obsolete quickly. The platform is super simple to get set up and running with, and the free version (which I'm currently using for my personal accounts/projects) is perfectly serviceable for teams with 3 social accounts or fewer. I've never had to reach out to support, but Hootsuite's online presence is great and they're constantly providing materials that are helpful to social media managers. Cons I find their integration with Instagram somewhat lacking. During my time with Hootsuite, I have scheduled countless Instagram posts, but the way the marriage between Instagram and Hootsuite Works means that you can schedule the post, but you need to open the app on your phone and hit send when the time comes to actually publish your post. I have missed so many Instagram posts because of this, and the fact that I only appear to get a notification when It's time to post on Instagram about half the time. I realize that this isn't necessarily all Hootsuite's fault, but this is a real downer, and leaves me wishing that the integration was better Alternatives considered [HubSpot Marketing Hub](https://www.capterra.com/p/171840/HubSpot-Marketing/) Reason for choosing Hootsuite Pricing for the most part. At the time, HubSpot was still charging for every level of their services. Once I started using it, the autoscheduling feature became too important to me to consider switching. As long as Hootsuite allows me to manage my 3 accounts for free, I'll continue to use their services. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Marketing Manager E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "An excellent tool to manage your social media activity" September 19, 2022 5.0 Easy to install and to use, Hootsuite is great for small organisations in need to run their social network processes faster and more efficiently. Pros With Hootsuite, you can easily manage many accounts on various platforms (e.g. your Salespeople's Twitter and LinkedIn accounts as well as your company pages on Facebook and Linkedin...). You can build various boards depending on your needs to work the way that suits you. We've also organized a weekly review process for scheduled posts written by third parties. Cons When we installed Hootsuite, we did not manage to integrate it smoothly within our Hubspot processes. The integration may have been improved as of today, but we have been using these tools independently. Alternatives considered [Buffer](https://www.capterra.com/p/143492/Buffer/) Reason for choosing Hootsuite More complete. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer pharmacist Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "How Hootsuite Makes Social Media Management Easy and Effective" March 7, 2023 5.0 my overall experience with the platform has been very positive. I appreciate how easy it is to manage multiple social media accounts from a single dashboard, which saves me a lot of time and effort in planning and publishing content across my social media channels.One of my favorite features is Hootsuite's scheduling and automation capabilities, which allow me to plan and publish content ahead of time and automate some of my social media activities. This feature has been incredibly helpful in streamlining my social media strategy.I also appreciate Hootsuite's analytics and reporting features, which enable me to track and measure the impact of my social media efforts. Being able to see the performance of my social media channels and optimize my strategy accordingly has been very valuable.Overall, I would highly recommend Hootsuite to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient social media management platform. The range of features and tools that Hootsuite offers can benefit businesses and individuals alike, and the platform's ease of use makes it a great choice for those new to social media management as well. Pros I appreciate Hootsuite's user-friendly interface, which makes it easy to manage multiple social media accounts from a single dashboard. The platform's scheduling and automation features are also highly valued, as they save my time and effort in planning and publishing content across my social media channels.The ability to monitor social media activity and engage with customers in real time is another feature that I appreciate. Hootsuite's analytics and reporting capabilities also enable me to track and measure the impact of my social media efforts, allowing me to optimize my strategy for better results.In summary, I appreciate the comprehensive suite of features that Hootsuite offers, as well as its ease of use and ability to streamline social media management. Cons I have reported occasional glitches or technical issues with Hootsuite. Additionally, I have noted that the pricing structure can be a bit expensive for smaller businesses or individual users.That being said, Hootsuite's customer support team is generally responsive and helpful in resolving any issues that users may encounter. Additionally, the platform offers a range of pricing plans to suit different needs and budgets, so I can choose the plan that works best for me.Overall, while I have reported issues with the platform, Hootsuite remains a popular and highly rated social media management tool, with a range of features that can benefit businesses and individuals alike. Review Source VB Virginia B. Communications Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Manage and schedule your tweets (and posts) for SUITE results" July 23, 2018 5.0 Pros As a Hootsuite user for 7 years now, it is by far my favorite social media management software. Creating, optimizing, and posting social media for different platforms, etc. takes a lot more time than you would expect. Not only do you have to craft each post to fit each platform you’re posting to… you have to choose the best time, use the right hashtags, shorten URLS, and include something interesting (i.e. picture, video, content). Overall, what many believe will only take them 10 minutes, in reality it can take up 2-5 (or more) hours of your work week; even more when you include the content creation for the actual posting. Hootsuite is the best tool for compiling all your social media efforts into one dashboard you can work from and will definitely knock hours off your work week. PROS The best feature of Hootsuite is the time you will gain. Most social media platforms have a scheduling aspect to them but having to manually log in and out of each one, to do so, is not feasible or conducive for speed. Hootsuite provides you with analytics on each of your chosen platforms, located in its dashboard, to help you identify the most optimal time(s) to schedule each post to be sent out; this especially comes in handy for days you know you will be on the go and/or do not have access to technology. You can also scroll through past social media posts, save unfinished drafts, and boost posts for content promos; which will provide you with more insight and/or a better understanding of which of your efforts and/or CTA’s are working best. Hootsuite’s platform has various analytics and reports you can export so your team(s) can measure things like conversion rates, marketing and sales initiatives, and improvements in monthly social capital. One of the neat things about this platform is the option to purchase additional social media management applications for things like YouTube Analytics and video posting, Wordpress blog analytics and posting, Google Analytics, etc. Hootsuite also provides the option to export reports (including customized reports) on any of the platforms connected to your account, to measure competition, areas of improvement, click stats, and which platform is bringing in the largest amount of traffic to your website/content, etc. Because the company I work for uses another third-party application (Lead Liaison) to track visitors and traffic sources to our website, we use the free version of Hootsuite. Cons One of the cons of Hootsuite is its inability to detect whether or not your traffic is originating from an actual human or an automated bot. This can interfere with your data and make it hard to decipher if the data you have access to is valid or not; this is true for Google Analytics as well. To avoid this, we use a third-party application for visitor tracking (Lead Liaison). You may get notifications that your social network(s) have been disconnected from your dashboard; don’t worry, you simply just have to reconnect them. Although I am not sure why this happens so often, I trust that this has nothing to do the security of my account and I always receive notifications when I sign in to my account from a new device, etc. Review Source DT Dayna T. Owner/Operator Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Hootsuite is amazing!" April 20, 2022 5.0 Hootsuite makes is 100 times easier to do my job as an Assistant Director of Marketing. Being able to set content and distribution, and forget it helps me focus on more pertinent tasks. Pros I like the features, low cost, and ease of use most about this software. Cons I don't have any cons to report about this software. Reason for choosing Hootsuite I started using Hootsuite when it first came out. I know there have been several new applications available to the pubic since, but I'm sticking with Hootsuite. Its simple, its easy, and its effective. Review Source Nicolas M. Social media manager Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A great tool dedicated to big organizations. " December 1, 2022 4.0 I love hootsuite. Well accompanied by the teams, we set up very good processes that allowed the company to gain efficiency, productivity and therefore profitability on the issue of social media management. Pros The monitoring and programming features are the most and developed. There are many small details such as the ability to edit an image during publication. Governance with many employees is also very effective. Cons The analytics features are quite complicated to set up, and lack efficiency compared to competitors. The data are sometimes very different from those displayed natively on social platforms Alternatives considered [Buffer](https://www.capterra.com/p/143492/Buffer/)[Meltwater](https://www.capterra.com/p/123153/Meltwater/) Reason for choosing Hootsuite Affinity with teams, monitoring functionality and ability to manage many users Review Source Sorangel Josefina B. Brand Marketing Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Hootsuite makes good use of the social media dashboard" May 15, 2023 5.0 We started with Hootsuite Free, but then installed Hootsuite Pro. We needed a low cost alternative, it is definitely low cost, I heard about Hootsuite from the blogs I follow and looked for more information online. The most important tasks I wanted to accomplish, was to schedule posts on social networks like Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+, this way, it wouldn't need to be done by hand. I know the Facebook page has the option to schedule a new login date, however, having to log into three different platforms and copy and paste took more time. Pros For younger or smaller companies, time is valuable and the ability to schedule up to 30 messages at a time means you send once a month and it's complete. Enjoy an hour or two focused on the topic, this relieves the stress of having to remember to log in several times a week when other events get in the way. Likewise I am interested in analytics, I may access each social networking site and watch it, however, at that time I could be engaged in something else. I am fascinated to observe the performance of each magazine in different channels, especially because each of these differs in the way the material is consumed. Cons I would like to see a keyword or hashtag report included, which is not in the free version, but, even so, I wouldn't complain. When I used the free service, my main goal was just to share content and showcase a greater presence in different media. They are equipped with the Hootlet owl that can be employed to schedule posts in Chrome and Firefox browsers. Interesting, I've noticed that it sometimes has a lot of bugs, so I generally don't use it or install it. I wish it was more efficient, as a small portion of the content is created on the fly. However, it is a free resource, so I'm not complaining. Review Source Abigail N. Social Media Specialist Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable and easy social media manager" November 11, 2016 5.0 Hootsuite and Buffer are my go to social media, despite the several other SM Managers that I've tried out. I work with 5 brands and I have to manage their social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn) I've been using Hootsuite (and Buffer) for three years but of the two Hootsuite is my favorite and my safe bet. I have a habit of testing out as many free marketing software's as I can find and in terms of social media marketing Hootsuite is the best. The interface is easy to use, and the tutorial available to each new signup is very helpful. I love being able to tag a Facebook page, Twitter profile or Instagram profile in a post. The android app is also fully functional on my Kindle Fire (Unlike Buffer) which is a plus. The Feedly> Hootsuite integration is a major plus, I've never used the Hootsuite RSS feed option even though I keep planning to, but I like being able to share informative posts from feedly (On my Kindle Fire) to Hootsuite. What I love the best is that the free plan unlike buffer lets you schedule as many posts as you want to 3 social media profiles. This is great because I can schedule a month worth of social media posts in three days unlike the 10 posts per profile restriction on the Buffer's free plan. The analytics reports aren't very detailed and often I rely on Start a Fire as well as a variety of other software's to get in-depth analytics but the brands I work with do not understand or see the need for in-depth analysis so I suppose it's okay. I'm not happy that Hootsuite doesn't support posts with multiple images, I learnt that the awkward way when I made a post with 3 pictures. I recommend Hootsuite for beginners and Individuals who want a simple, straight forward social media manager. Oh, and the Hootsuite academy is very insightful. Pros It is one of the simplest Social media managers in the market, the freeplan is great because it provides essential features for beginners and experts at no cost. I also like the mini tutorial for new users, at the right side of the dashboard. I personally use Tweetdeck for social listening on Twitter but Hootsuite is also great for that. Cons I dont like the fact that if i want to schedule a post with multiple images i'll have to schedule it directly on Facebook or on Tweetdeck for twitter. Review Source Angel G. Community Manger Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Hootsuite may be useful... but just maybe " October 30, 2021 5.0 Hootsuite is a great tool for scheduling, posting and monitoring your social media accounts. However, due to its costs, I honestly think that there are more accessible ways to get this job done, unless you're working with no programming feature channels such as Linkedin (but still, I recommend you to check other offers, you might find something better) Pros Hootsuite was the first content manager software I used, and it has given me almost no problems. I've been able to program even weeks of posts on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin, which in some like this last one mentioned, is pretty helpful due to no programming feature so far on the main social media site/app. Plus, through Hootsuite, you can also have a wide view of what the people or brands you follow in social media are posting. And also, the fact that you're able to check and answer messages, mentions and comments from here, saves you lots of time in case you work in many social media channels. Last but not least, the analytics feature is also helpful for creating new strategies, discarding, adding, or complementing content. Cons So, Hootsuite is really comfortable, however, the main flaw many users can agree with, is the price. The platform can get way too expensive in case you're dealing with more than 10 social media channels and more than 1 user. Of course if you're in control of so many channels and collaborators, it means your business is bigger, but honestly, there are cheaper options in the market (some of them even free!). Another point to consider relates to what has been said before. Back in the day (like 2 years ago at least), this might seemed like a very helpful hand to have control over too many accounts and scheduling. However, now days, social media like Twitter, and specially Facebook and Instagram, have been into this kind of features, so you can program your tweets directly from the app or website, and you got the special tool "Creator Studio/ Business Manager" from Facebook. So Hootsuite eventually might get obsolete. Review Source Benjamin W. Digital Strategist Government Relations Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Essential Part of Social Media Manager's Toolbox" August 2, 2022 5.0 Overall, I'm very happy with HS and have had a good experience. I've noted some of the small tweaks they should consider for future updates. Pros I use HS for the scheduling capabilities. It is an incredible feeling to schedule a month worth of posts across multiple accounts and social media platforms and be able to move on to something else. "Setting and forgetting" saves me time and stress. I like how fast it is to edit a post, drag in a visual asset and drop it. I like the link preview. Cons Sometimes tagging can be a pain. If HS could recognize social handles I frequently tag and suggest them, that would be a nice feature. HS could add more reporting/analytics metrics. I would love to see video views and be able to take a better look at follower growth month-by-month and year-by-year which tends to be a more important metric for our team than engagement or impressions. Review Source Evelyn B. Redatora Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Bom para algumas funcionalidades" May 9, 2023 3.0 É boa para algumas funcionalidades outras podem melhorar Pros Análise de dados é boa e intuitiva e a programação de conteúdo de forma eficiente. Cons A disposição dos layouts pode ficar mais intuitiva e melhorar a coleta de informação e a forma de programar as postagens, deixando mais fácil e rápido. Switched from [Sprout](https://www.capterra.com/p/149254/Sprout-HR-Payroll/)[Buzzmonitor](https://www.capterra.com/p/219449/Buzzmonitor/) Os outros são mais intuitivos Review Source SL Simon L. Manager Computer Hardware Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Automated Software" May 13, 2024 5.0 great software, lots of functions not being used yet but the staff who dont use nothing but the insta app now love hootsuite Pros Give the team more time to plan for future marketing, having it all on a calender ready to post is so much more organised. Feedback data from campaigns is amazing and shows us exactly how successful certain posts were Cons Costings I think are a bit high however the time it is saving could prob justify this Review Source SR Selva R. CEO Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Hootsuite, the Social Media management tool that every social media manager should use" May 1, 2023 5.0 Very sweet and nice! Pros Professional environment Easy to useMulti channel all-in-one tool Cons The price is higher than most of its competitors. That’s the reason I have recently switch to another product. It’s a pity, though… Alternatives considered [Metricool](https://www.capterra.com/p/203702/Metricool/) Reason for choosing Hootsuite For its reputation and usability Review Source CA Carlos A. Software Manager Information Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Enhance your social media management" February 16, 2022 4.0 Pros Simple to use and be able to attend to your clients in all the RR.SS. Cons They could improve the listening part, introduce some AI to respond to customers or engage with a bot. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Campaign Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good if You’re still Heavy on Meta" September 15, 2023 4.0 Pros Multi platform management is the sole reason for us to use Hootsuite since Meta’s interface is slow and buggy when we need to separately measure Facebook and Instagram performance. Cons Personally feel that the interface can be less “corporate”. Review Source MW Matthew W. Owner Consumer Goods Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "You get the best when you pay for the best." September 21, 2023 5.0 Other than the pricing, it's been fantastic, not only has the data that was tailored to me helped me throughout my processes but I have learned so much on how to optimize my posts in ways I probably wouldn't have considered before, but I'd say the ease-of-use is probably the most notable piece of Hootsuite that one could takeaway from this review. It's a fantastic choice, if you have the money to pay for it. Pros This is not a "feature" per-say, but a part of hootsuite I liked most, compared to other products that share similar features is the ease-of-use. I've used other tools that mimic what Hootsuite does and I would say without a doubt that Hootsuite has the lowest learning curve, simply because of the way they built it. You have something you want to post but haven't had time to look through any of the other factors like keywords, best times, formats, etc? Hootsuite has it all right there for you. I was first interested Hootsuite simply to plan posts, as anyone who is considering using this tool knows, planning social media posts in bulk saves enormous amounts of time, it's not even comparable, but as soon as I started using this tool I was able to throw almost every other tool out the window I used to make my posts better/more findable to my target audience. I'm sure you are like me where you have 50 bookmarks of keyword generation, best times, best dates, etc. for your videos but with hootsuite it's all in one place, and not only that, once you get going, the data is tailored to you, so you no longer have to pull general statistics from what a video SHOULD do at certain time or with certain keywords etc. You can't go wrong with Hootsuite, even if you have no idea what you're doing, they have tutorials for how to do anything that you might want to do to improve your channels/accounts. Cons This is what the title of this review is about. And honestly, this is the only con I have found so far. You are getting the best no doubt, but you are paying for the best. I'd say if your just starting out and this isn't much of a cashflow yet, you might just have to put in the time and effort to circumnavigate the tools of Hootsuite, although it probably won't but just as good, with enough grit you can probably come somewhere close, but it takes a whole bunch of time more. But I can say without a doubt, if your serious about promoting your channels and accounts, and you've got the capital, just go with Hootsuite, anything else is subpar, but again, it's just a heck of a lot of money unfortunately. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Account Executive Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Love this social tool! " May 16, 2019 4.0 I saved ENORMOUS amounts of time with Hootsuite. I can't imagine doing all that it helped me do manually... from monitoring comments, to responding to people, to scheduling multiple posts a week on multiple platforms per week, to everything in between. Hootsuite really helped me streamline my job even when we had limited budgets and resources to do anything else. Pros I used to do full-time social media management and was using Hootsuite constantly to schedule posts for my clients and track social conversations and mentions in real time. I love how simple and easy it is to use – you'd never think multiple columns across your screen would work or keep you sane... but it gets the job done! I can easily respond to people, retweet it, flag it and more. Another awesome think I love about Hootsuite is the ability you have to help gather content. I was constantly looking for things to retweet to get engaged with others online, so I used one of my columns to track particular keywords. I could then get real-time tweets and posts from people talking about the topics I wanted to engage with and retweet for the brands I was managing. Honestly that made my job 100x easier! Cons I do know it has been a little clunky for me in the past. Sometimes keyword columns won't update and I've had to delete and recreate the search – or I would schedule posts and the photos wouldn't go out. I think they have fixed some of these issues over the years. There is also a maximum number of columns you can create in the free version, so I sometimes ran into issues where I wanted to use more features but couldn't. But, overall, I appreciate the value I got for the $$. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Head of Marketing Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Hootsuite works well for start-ups" August 16, 2022 4.0 I highly recommend Hootsuite as a beginning tool for startups to establish social posting for their company. It is easy to use and receive reporting and analytics. Upgrades within Hootsuite allow you to grow your posting sophistication. Pros The basic features of Hootsuite are exactly what is needed for new companies wanting to get their social posting up and running for low cost. Cons With the minimum, you can only post to a few channels at a time. Also the reporting and analytics, while fine as a beginning step, leave the user wishing for more. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Director of Marketing and Communications Insurance Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Not my first choice for social media monitoring, scheduling, and management" June 11, 2021 3.0 My overall experience was decent and I'm fairly indifferent about Hootsuite. I don't hate the platform but did not like wasting money on a software that was not necessary for our line of work. There are many other monitoring and scheduling software out there that I think people should utilize first. Hootsuite is a name that is widely recognized but there are newer, cheaper, and better options out there. Pros This was a software that my company was using before I joined the team. I hadn't had experience using it before joining, but found it easy to pick up as it's fairly intuitive. Cons I quickly noticed we were not getting good value for our money and there are much better platforms out there. Hootsuite appears to be a solution for social media monitoring and scheduling. But chances are you can already do this for free or on other software you're using. Review Source BE Brittany E. Life Coach Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Saves me on an employee " March 5, 2022 5.0 Pros This is a really nice overall software. It’s honestly saved me so much time trying to analyze how i’m doing online, as well as helping me control when my social media posts go out. I really like how easy it makes everything, for a relatively low price. Cons Just starting out in my business means that even though it’s a relatively low price, it’s still a little too much if i’m not quite making the revenue yet. 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.