Compare Hootsuite and Publer 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (95.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.00 1 user Per Month
$0.00
Hootsuite
Star Rating
(5,796)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.00 1 user Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansPubler
Star Rating
(388)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Hootsuite's Content Calendar is effective for scheduling posts, but reviewers mention that Publer's Content Calendar offers a more intuitive interface and better drag-and-drop functionality, making it easier to manage multiple social media accounts.
- Reviewers mention that Hootsuite's Social Analytics features, while robust, can be overwhelming due to the amount of data presented. In contrast, users on G2 appreciate Publer's Social Analytics for its user-friendly dashboards that simplify data interpretation.
- G2 users highlight that Hootsuite's Quality of Support is decent but can be slow at times. Conversely, reviewers say that Publer's support is consistently praised for its responsiveness and helpfulness, contributing to a better overall user experience.
- Users say that Hootsuite's Approval Workflows are functional but lack flexibility. In comparison, reviewers mention that Publer's Approval Workflows allow for more customization, which is beneficial for teams with varying approval processes.
- Reviewers mention that Hootsuite's Campaign Optimization tools are effective but can be complex to navigate. Users report that Publer's Campaign Optimization features are more straightforward, making it easier for users to implement changes quickly.
- Users on G2 report that Hootsuite's API / Integrations are somewhat limited compared to Publer, which offers a wider range of integrations with other tools, enhancing its overall functionality and appeal for businesses looking to streamline their workflows.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Hootsuite
Standard
$99.00
1 user Per Month
- Up to 5 social accounts
- Unlimited post scheduling
- Best time to post recommendations
Publer
Free
$0.00
Perfect for personal use
- 5 Social Accounts (Facebook Pages & Groups, Twitter, LinkedIn Profiles & Companies)
- 10 Pending Scheduled Posts per Social Account
- 24 Saved Drafts
Free Trial
Hootsuite
Free Trial is available
Publer
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
5,203
9.2
307
Ease of Use
8.6
5,248
9.5
308
Ease of Setup
8.6
3,093
9.4
183
Ease of Admin
8.6
2,244
9.5
140
Quality of Support
8.1
3,857
9.5
270
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
2,023
9.5
136
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
5,103
9.5
289
Features by Category
Social Analytics
7.5(won by default)
1740
Not enough data
7.9(won by default)
1950
Not enough data
8.6(won by default)
2063
Not enough data
7.5(won by default)
1428
Not enough data
7.5(won by default)
1659
Not enough data
7.7(won by default)
1106
Not enough data
7.5(won by default)
1068
Not enough data
Reports & Dashboards
8.1(won by default)
1948
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
1932
Not enough data
8.4(won by default)
1906
Not enough data
7.3(won by default)
996
Not enough data
Content & Collaboration
9.0
2094
9.4
241
8.1
1941
9.0
225
8.0
1884
Feature Not Available
7.8
1775
8.9
176
8.2
1898
9.0
198
8.2
1877
9.0
217
Social Management
8.0
3735
8.6
216
8.9
4212
9.6
260
8.2
3759
Feature Not Available
8.4
4063
Feature Not Available
7.2
2809
Feature Not Available
8.0
1830
Feature Not Available
7.9
1465
8.8
101
Platform Interoperability
7.6
385
Not enough data
Social Functionality
8.3
447
Not enough data
Campaign Management
8.4
451
Not enough data
8.1
444
Not enough data
8.2
442
Not enough data
7.8
446
Not enough data
8.0
441
Not enough data
8.3
436
Not enough data
8.1
436
Not enough data
7.7
432
Not enough data
7.6
433
Not enough data
8.0
429
Not enough data
7.9
427
Not enough data
7.3
424
Not enough data
7.7
423
Not enough data
Targeting
8.0
425
Not enough data
7.8
421
Not enough data
7.7
420
Not enough data
7.7
417
Not enough data
Platform
7.6
409
Not enough data
8.2
422
Not enough data
8.5
420
Not enough data
8.6
421
Not enough data
8.3
412
Not enough data
8.2
409
Not enough data
8.3
410
Not enough data
7.8
403
Not enough data
8.0
405
Not enough data
Monitoring & Listening
8.1
1751
Not enough data
7.1
1360
Not enough data
8.1
546
Not enough data
7.9
526
Not enough data
7.8
517
Not enough data
7.6
498
Not enough data
Data Management & Analysis
7.4
1207
Not enough data
8.0
1712
Not enough data
8.2
570
Not enough data
7.8
503
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Hootsuite and Publer 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
Publer has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hootsuite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Publer
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
15.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.7%
Higher Education
4.4%
Computer Software
3.9%
Information Technology and Services
3.7%
Other
65.1%
Marketing and Advertising
26.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.1%
Consulting
3.7%
Retail
3.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.1%
Other
56.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
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.
Publer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Saurabh P.
Verified User in Media Production
CSV import for links and bulk image upload are the very good
Most Helpful Critical Review
Dawn W.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Cost. I dislike having to jump through hoops to get a discount.
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...
Saurabh P.
Verified User in Media Production
CSV import for links and bulk image upload are the very good
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.
Dawn W.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Cost. I dislike having to jump through hoops to get a discount.
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
whatsapp and wordpress integration ?
5 comments
Official Response from Publer
Hello,
Scheduling Wordpress posts is coming this quarter:
You can subscribe for updates here: https://feedback.publer.io/199
Regarding Whatsapp, not...Read more
Why do I have to reauthenticationned myself on every account each time ?
2 comments
MB
For security purposes. This hapens only to some platforms and not all. Read more
Resharing
1 comment
Official Response from Publer
Hi Russ,
Can you be more specific? What are you trying to achieve?
Thank youRead more
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