Compare Clearview Social and Hootsuite 
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Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (60.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$99.00 Per Month
Clearview Social
Star Rating
(203)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Clearview SocialHootsuite
Star Rating
(5,497)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Hootsuite excels in its Content Calendar feature, scoring 9.0, which allows for effective planning and scheduling of social media posts. In contrast, Clearview Social's content scheduling capabilities, while strong, score slightly lower at 9.1, indicating that Hootsuite may offer a more robust experience in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Clearview Social shines in Ease of Use with a score of 9.4, making it particularly appealing for teams looking for a straightforward interface. Hootsuite, while still user-friendly, scores 8.5, suggesting that it may require a bit more time to navigate effectively.
- G2 users highlight the superior Quality of Support from Clearview Social, which received a score of 9.2. Users on G2 report that Hootsuite's support, scoring 8.1, can sometimes be slower to respond, which may impact user experience during critical times.
- Users say that Hootsuite's Social Analytics features, particularly in Post Performance tracking, score 8.5, providing detailed insights into engagement metrics. Clearview Social, however, scores lower at 7.3, indicating that Hootsuite may offer more comprehensive analytics tools for performance tracking.
- Reviewers mention that Clearview Social's Campaign Optimization capabilities are noteworthy, scoring 8.1, which helps users refine their strategies effectively. Hootsuite's score of 8.3 in this area suggests it also performs well, but users may find Clearview's approach more tailored to their needs.
- Users report that Hootsuite's Report Customizability is a standout feature with a score of 8.0, allowing for tailored reporting options. In contrast, Clearview Social's lower score of 6.4 indicates that users may have less flexibility in customizing their reports, which could be a drawback for data-driven teams.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Clearview Social
No pricing availableHootsuite
Professional
$99.00
Per Month
For entrepreneurs, small business owners and independent consultants that want to maximize their time on social
- Up to 10 social profiles included
- 1 user included
- Unlimited Message Scheduling
Free Trial
Clearview Social
No trial information availableHootsuite
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
128
8.4
4,915
Ease of Use
9.4
130
8.6
4,951
Ease of Setup
9.2
42
8.6
2,811
Ease of Admin
9.3
40
8.6
2,144
Quality of Support
9.2
97
8.1
3,631
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
40
8.5
1,925
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
103
7.8
4,815
Features by Category
Social Analytics
7.0
5
7.5(won by 0.5)
1592
Not enough data
7.9(won by default)
1802
7.2
6
8.5(won by 1.3)
1914
Feature Not Available
7.5(won by default)
1281
6.7
5
7.5(won by 0.8)
1514
Feature Not Available
7.7(won by default)
958
Feature Not Available
7.5(won by default)
923
Reports & Dashboards
6.9
7
8.0(won by 1.1)
1796
7.9
7
8.3(won by 0.4)
1783
7.1
7
8.4(won by 1.3)
1756
6.9
7
7.3(won by 0.4)
853
Content & Collaboration
Not enough data
9.0
1862
Not enough data
8.0
1711
Not enough data
8.0
1654
Not enough data
7.8
1546
Not enough data
8.2
1669
Not enough data
8.2
1650
Social Management
Not enough data
8.0
3486
Not enough data
8.9
3967
Not enough data
8.3
3513
Not enough data
8.5
3820
Not enough data
7.2
2571
Not enough data
8.0
1589
Not enough data
7.9
1225
Platform Interoperability
Not enough data
7.6
302
Social Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
351
Campaign Management
Not enough data
8.4
352
Not enough data
8.1
349
Not enough data
8.2
345
Not enough data
7.8
349
Not enough data
8.0
344
Not enough data
8.3
341
Not enough data
8.1
339
Not enough data
7.6
335
Not enough data
7.6
338
Not enough data
8.0
334
Not enough data
7.9
332
Not enough data
7.3
330
Not enough data
7.6
328
Targeting
Not enough data
7.9
329
Not enough data
7.7
325
Not enough data
7.8
326
Not enough data
7.7
323
Platform
Not enough data
7.6
317
Not enough data
8.2
327
Not enough data
8.5
327
Not enough data
8.6
328
Not enough data
8.3
320
Not enough data
8.2
317
Not enough data
8.2
318
Not enough data
7.8
313
Not enough data
8.0
314
Content Sharing
9.3
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
45
|
Verified
Not enough data
Content Dashboard
8.9
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
Analytics
8.7
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
43
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.4
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Monitoring & Listening
Not enough data
8.1
1685
Not enough data
7.1
1297
Not enough data
8.1
481
Not enough data
7.9
461
Not enough data
7.8
454
Not enough data
7.6
435
Data Management & Analysis
Not enough data
7.4
1143
Not enough data
8.0
1649
Not enough data
8.2
506
Not enough data
7.8
442
Discovery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Insight
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Clearview Social and Hootsuite are categorized as Social Media Suites, Social Media Management, and Social Media Analytics
Unique Categories
Clearview Social is categorized as Employee Advocacy
Hootsuite is categorized as Social Media Listening Tools and Social Media Advertising
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Clearview Social
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Hootsuite
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
Accounting
21.6%
Staffing and Recruiting
21.1%
Law Practice
11.6%
Legal Services
10.6%
Computer Software
5.5%
Other
29.6%
Marketing and Advertising
15.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.7%
Higher Education
4.3%
Computer Software
4.0%
Information Technology and Services
3.7%
Other
64.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Clearview Social
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mindy Jo V.
Verified User in Accounting
I like that I can quickly share content on my company channels and share with my company employee advocates all in one place. With ClearView Social, I can be more productive because it automatically schedules posts using smart technology so I don't have to...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Law Practice
That they don't have many posts specifically related to my department at my firm.
Hootsuite
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kristin H.
Verified User in Higher Education
Hootsuite lets you control your Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Foursquare, and more all from one dashboard. You can schedule posts, collaborate with team members by assigning messages to people, and you can run reports of your social media, all for...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
I didn't like the analytics portion of HootSuite. Although it was somewhat easy to figure out, I wasn't getting the results that I was hoping for. Some of the "Streams" are limited in variety. I thought I was going to be able to monitor a lot more.
Mindy Jo V.
Verified User in Accounting
I like that I can quickly share content on my company channels and share with my company employee advocates all in one place. With ClearView Social, I can be more productive because it automatically schedules posts using smart technology so I don't have to...
Kristin H.
Verified User in Higher Education
Hootsuite lets you control your Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Foursquare, and more all from one dashboard. You can schedule posts, collaborate with team members by assigning messages to people, and you can run reports of your social media, all for...
Verified User in Law Practice
That they don't have many posts specifically related to my department at my firm.
Verified User in Computer Software
I didn't like the analytics portion of HootSuite. Although it was somewhat easy to figure out, I wasn't getting the results that I was hoping for. Some of the "Streams" are limited in variety. I thought I was going to be able to monitor a lot more.
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Discussions
Why use Clearview Social?
1 comment
LH
It is an easy way to quickly expand the reach of our content and position our team as SMEs. Read more
Clearview Social has no more discussions with answers
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
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