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At a Glance
Crowdfire
Crowdfire
Star Rating
(89)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 month
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Hootsuite
Hootsuite
Star Rating
(6,658)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.00 1 user Per Month
Free Trial is 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 Crowdfire. Users appreciate the platform's ability to schedule posts across multiple platforms seamlessly, making it a favorite for those managing multiple social media accounts.
  • According to verified reviews, Hootsuite's extensive feature set, including a link shortener and an image library, is praised for saving time and enhancing productivity. Users find it easy to learn and navigate, which is particularly beneficial for newcomers to social media management.
  • Users say that Crowdfire shines in its content engagement tools, providing valuable suggestions for audience growth and monitoring follower activity. Reviewers highlight its ease of use for tracking who has followed or unfollowed, which can be crucial for maintaining an active social media presence.
  • Reviewers mention that while Crowdfire offers a free entry-level price, it may lack some of the advanced features that Hootsuite provides. Users appreciate Crowdfire's straightforward scheduling capabilities, but some feel that Hootsuite's comprehensive tools give it an edge for more complex social media strategies.
  • According to recent user feedback, Hootsuite's content calendar feature is particularly well-received, with users finding it easy to plan and organize social posts across different channels. This functionality is a standout for those looking to streamline their content strategy.
  • G2 reviewers note that while both platforms have their strengths, Hootsuite's higher ratings in areas like social publishing and social analytics indicate a more robust offering for businesses looking to leverage data for better engagement. In contrast, Crowdfire's focus on content creation is appreciated, but it may not meet the needs of users seeking in-depth analytics.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Crowdfire
Free
$0
month
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Hootsuite
Standard
$99.00
1 user Per Month
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Free Trial
Crowdfire
Free Trial is available
Hootsuite
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
73
8.4
6,010
Ease of Use
8.7
74
8.6
6,087
Ease of Setup
8.8
21
8.7
3,876
Ease of Admin
9.0
21
8.6
2,544
Quality of Support
8.1
55
8.2
4,501
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
18
8.6
2,316
Product Direction (% positive)
7.3
74
8.0
5,927
Features by Category
Social Media AnalyticsHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
Not enough data
7.4
2,750
Social Analytics
Not enough data
7.5
2147
Not enough data
7.9
2354
Not enough data
8.6
2480
Not enough data
7.4
1814
Not enough data
7.4
2038
Not enough data
7.6
1488
Not enough data
7.5
1449
Reports & Dashboards
Not enough data
8.1
2388
Not enough data
8.3
2363
Not enough data
8.4
2326
Not enough data
7.1
1389
Agentic AI - Social Media Analytics
Not enough data
6.8
148
Not enough data
6.7
147
Not enough data
6.7
146
Not enough data
6.7
148
Not enough data
6.7
148
Social Media ManagementHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
8.3
68
7.7
5,169
Content & Collaboration
8.3
6
9.0
2743
7.5
6
8.0
2572
7.5
6
8.0
2512
8.3
6
7.8
2395
7.8
6
8.2
2528
9.7
5
8.1
2517
Social Management
7.8
53
8.1
4462
8.6
57
8.9
4945
Feature Not Available
8.2
4470
8.4
60
8.4
4782
Feature Not Available
7.1
3469
9.0
5
8.0
2528
Not enough data
7.9
2145
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
Not enough data
6.8
280
Not enough data
7.1
278
Not enough data
7.1
277
Not enough data
7.1
277
Not enough data
7.1
273
Not enough data
7.0
273
Not enough data
7.1
269
Social Media AdvertisingHide 34 FeaturesShow 34 Features
Not enough data
8.0
689
Platform Interoperability
Not enough data
7.7
564
Agentic AI - Social Media Advertising
Not enough data
7.5
60
Not enough data
7.3
59
Not enough data
7.4
60
Not enough data
7.4
61
Not enough data
7.6
60
Not enough data
7.8
61
Social Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
668
Campaign Management
Not enough data
8.4
672
Not enough data
8.1
666
Not enough data
8.1
658
Not enough data
7.9
665
Not enough data
8.1
662
Not enough data
8.4
655
Not enough data
8.2
648
Not enough data
7.8
634
Not enough data
7.7
636
Not enough data
8.1
629
Not enough data
8.0
622
Not enough data
7.5
622
Not enough data
7.7
616
Targeting
Not enough data
8.1
628
Not enough data
7.8
617
Not enough data
7.9
616
Not enough data
7.8
610
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
599
Not enough data
8.3
616
Not enough data
8.6
613
Not enough data
8.6
609
Not enough data
8.3
602
Not enough data
8.2
599
Not enough data
8.3
601
Not enough data
8.0
589
Not enough data
8.2
593
Social Media Listening ToolsHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
7.7
2,260
Monitoring & Listening
Not enough data
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
Agentic AI - Social Media Listening Tools
Not enough data
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
Data Management & Analysis
Not enough data
7.5
1356
Not enough data
8.1
1860
Not enough data
8.2
718
Not enough data
7.8
646
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Crowdfire
Crowdfire
Hootsuite
Hootsuite
Crowdfire and Hootsuite are categorized as Social Media Management
Unique Categories
Crowdfire
Crowdfire has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Crowdfire
Crowdfire
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
76.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.0%
Hootsuite
Hootsuite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
59.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Crowdfire
Crowdfire
Marketing and Advertising
19.3%
Photography
4.5%
Management Consulting
4.5%
Telecommunications
3.4%
Public Relations and Communications
3.4%
Other
64.8%
Hootsuite
Hootsuite
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%
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Discussions
Crowdfire
Crowdfire Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Crowdfire has no discussions with answers
Hootsuite
Hootsuite Discussions
What is the most popular feature of Hootsuite?
4 Comments
Henry V.
HV
Scheduling in advance and recommend post timesRead more
What do you get with free Hootsuite?
4 Comments
Monetta W.
MW
Nothing. Hootsuite discontinued their free tier Read more
How can I use Hootsuite in Instagram?
3 Comments
Michael Y.
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