Compare Hootsuite and Social Blade 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (73.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Hootsuite
Star Rating
(5,511)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSocial Blade
Star Rating
(15)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing 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 efficient scheduling and planning of social media posts, while Social Blade lacks a comparable feature, making it less effective for users focused on content management.
- Reviewers mention that Social Blade shines in Follower Analysis with a score of 8.6, providing detailed insights into audience growth and engagement, whereas Hootsuite's score of 7.9 indicates it may not offer the same depth of analysis in this area.
- G2 users highlight that Hootsuite's Social Publishing feature scores 8.8, making it a strong choice for users who prioritize seamless post scheduling across multiple platforms, while Social Blade's capabilities in this area are less robust, scoring only 7.3.
- Users on G2 report that Social Blade's Paid Campaign Tracking feature, with a score of 8.6, is superior to Hootsuite's 7.5, indicating that Social Blade provides better tools for tracking the effectiveness of paid social media campaigns.
- Reviewers say that Hootsuite's Quality of Support is rated at 8.1, which is slightly lower than Social Blade's 8.5, suggesting that users may find more reliable customer service and support with Social Blade.
- Users report that Hootsuite's Product Direction score of 7.7 indicates some concerns about future updates and features, while Social Blade's perfect score of 10.0 suggests a strong commitment to evolving and improving their platform based on user feedback.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Hootsuite
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
Social Blade
No pricing availableFree Trial
Hootsuite
Free Trial is available
Social Blade
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
4,930
8.9
12
Ease of Use
8.6
4,967
9.2
12
Ease of Setup
8.6
2,827
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.6
2,153
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.1
3,639
8.5
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
1,934
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
4,831
10.0
12
Features by Category
Social Analytics
7.5
1599
8.5(won by 1.0)
10
7.9
1809
8.6(won by 0.7)
11
8.5(tied score)
1921
8.5(tied score)
11
7.5
1288
8.6(won by 1.1)
7
7.5
1521
8.1(won by 0.6)
8
7.7(won by default)
965
Not enough data
7.5(won by default)
930
Not enough data
Reports & Dashboards
8.0
1803
8.1(won by 0.1)
9
8.3(tied score)
1790
8.3(tied score)
9
8.4
1763
8.7(won by 0.3)
9
7.3(won by default)
860
Not enough data
Content & Collaboration
9.0
1876
Not enough data
8.0
1725
Not enough data
8.0
1668
Not enough data
7.8
1560
Not enough data
8.2
1683
Not enough data
8.2
1663
Not enough data
Social Management
8.0
3500
Not enough data
8.9
3981
Not enough data
8.3
3527
Not enough data
8.4
3834
Not enough data
7.2
2584
Not enough data
8.0
1602
Not enough data
7.9
1238
Not enough data
Platform Interoperability
7.6
305
Not enough data
Social Functionality
8.4
354
Not enough data
Campaign Management
8.4
356
Not enough data
8.1
353
Not enough data
8.2
348
Not enough data
7.8
353
Not enough data
8.0
348
Not enough data
8.3
345
Not enough data
8.1
343
Not enough data
7.7
339
Not enough data
7.6
342
Not enough data
8.0
338
Not enough data
7.9
336
Not enough data
7.3
334
Not enough data
7.6
332
Not enough data
Targeting
7.9
333
Not enough data
7.7
329
Not enough data
7.8
330
Not enough data
7.7
327
Not enough data
Platform
7.6
320
Not enough data
8.3
331
Not enough data
8.5
331
Not enough data
8.6
332
Not enough data
8.3
323
Not enough data
8.2
321
Not enough data
8.2
322
Not enough data
7.8
317
Not enough data
8.0
318
Not enough data
Monitoring & Listening
8.1
1688
Not enough data
7.1
1300
Not enough data
8.1
484
Not enough data
7.9
464
Not enough data
7.8
457
Not enough data
7.6
438
Not enough data
Data Management & Analysis
7.4
1146
Not enough data
8.0
1652
Not enough data
8.2
509
Not enough data
7.8
445
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Hootsuite and Social Blade are categorized as Social Media Analytics
Unique Categories
Hootsuite is categorized as Social Media Suites, Social Media Management, Social Media Listening Tools, and Social Media Advertising
Social Blade has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hootsuite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Social Blade
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
15.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.8%
Higher Education
4.3%
Computer Software
4.0%
Information Technology and Services
3.7%
Other
64.8%
Marketing and Advertising
26.7%
Higher Education
13.3%
Entertainment
13.3%
Real Estate
6.7%
Music
6.7%
Other
33.3%
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
Francis P.
Verified User in Computer Software
It could support more social networks. Also Google+ functionality only allows you to post to a page rather than your profile.
Social Blade
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Construction
The information on websites that the site gives to users.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
It isn't a total solution for a YouTube creator, but it does what it's supposed to really well.
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 Construction
The information on websites that the site gives to users.
Francis P.
Verified User in Computer Software
It could support more social networks. Also Google+ functionality only allows you to post to a page rather than your profile.
Verified User in Higher Education
It isn't a total solution for a YouTube creator, but it does what it's supposed to really well.
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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
Social Blade has no discussions with answers
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