Compare Hootsuite and socialmention 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (55.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Hootsuite
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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Star Rating
(10)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that Hootsuite excels in its Content Calendar feature, scoring a remarkable 9.0, which allows for seamless scheduling and management of social media posts. In contrast, Socialmention lacks a comparable feature, making it less effective for users who prioritize content planning.
- Reviewers mention that Hootsuite's Quality of Support is significantly higher at 8.1, with many users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. Socialmention, on the other hand, has a low score of 5.0, indicating that users often struggle to get timely assistance.
- G2 users highlight Hootsuite's superior Social Analytics capabilities, particularly in Post Performance and Sentiment Analysis, with scores of 8.5 and 7.4 respectively. Socialmention's analytics features are generally seen as less robust, with a sentiment analysis score of only 4.4, which may hinder users' ability to gauge audience reactions effectively.
- Users on G2 report that Hootsuite's Social Publishing feature is highly rated at 8.8, allowing for efficient management of multiple social media accounts. In contrast, Socialmention does not offer a comparable level of functionality, which can be a drawback for users managing diverse platforms.
- Reviewers say that Hootsuite's Campaign Optimization feature, scoring 8.3, provides valuable insights for improving social media campaigns. Socialmention, however, falls short in this area, with users noting a lack of advanced optimization tools.
- Users report that Hootsuite's API / Integrations score of 7.6 reflects its ability to connect with various third-party applications, enhancing its usability. Socialmention's integration capabilities are less comprehensive, which may limit its effectiveness for users looking to streamline their social media management processes.
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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
socialmention
No pricing availableFree Trial
Hootsuite
Free Trial is available
socialmention
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
4,918
5.8
8
Ease of Use
8.6
4,954
7.9
7
Ease of Setup
8.6
2,814
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.6
2,146
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.1
3,633
5.0
6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
1,927
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
4,818
5.6
8
Features by Category
Social Analytics
7.5(won by default)
1590
Not enough data
7.9(won by default)
1800
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
1912
Not enough data
7.5(won by default)
1279
Not enough data
7.5(won by default)
1512
Not enough data
7.7(won by default)
956
Not enough data
7.5(won by default)
921
Not enough data
Reports & Dashboards
8.0(won by default)
1794
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
1781
Not enough data
8.4(won by default)
1754
Not enough data
7.3(won by default)
851
Not enough data
Content & Collaboration
9.0
1865
Not enough data
8.0
1714
Not enough data
8.0
1657
Not enough data
7.8
1549
Not enough data
8.2
1672
Not enough data
8.2
1652
Not enough data
Social Management
8.0
3489
Not enough data
8.9
3970
Not enough data
8.3
3516
Not enough data
8.4
3823
Not enough data
7.2
2573
Not enough data
8.0
1592
Not enough data
7.9
1227
Not enough data
Platform Interoperability
7.6
301
Not enough data
Social Functionality
8.4
350
Not enough data
Campaign Management
8.4
351
Not enough data
8.1
348
Not enough data
8.1
344
Not enough data
7.8
348
Not enough data
7.9
343
Not enough data
8.3
340
Not enough data
8.1
338
Not enough data
7.6
334
Not enough data
7.6
337
Not enough data
8.0
333
Not enough data
7.9
331
Not enough data
7.2
329
Not enough data
7.6
327
Not enough data
Targeting
7.9
328
Not enough data
7.7
324
Not enough data
7.8
325
Not enough data
7.7
322
Not enough data
Platform
7.6
316
Not enough data
8.2
326
Not enough data
8.5
326
Not enough data
8.6
327
Not enough data
8.3
319
Not enough data
8.2
316
Not enough data
8.2
317
Not enough data
7.8
312
Not enough data
8.0
313
Not enough data
Monitoring & Listening
8.1
1684
4.2
6
7.1
1296
3.3
5
8.1
480
Not enough data
7.9
460
Not enough data
7.8
453
Not enough data
7.6
434
Not enough data
Data Management & Analysis
7.4
1142
4.4
6
8.0
1648
5.0
7
8.2
505
Not enough data
7.8
441
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Hootsuite and socialmention are categorized as Social Media Listening Tools
Unique Categories
Hootsuite is categorized as Social Media Suites, Social Media Management, Social Media Analytics, and Social Media Advertising
socialmention has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hootsuite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
socialmention
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
15.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.7%
Higher Education
4.3%
Computer Software
4.0%
Information Technology and Services
3.8%
Other
64.9%
Marketing and Advertising
33.3%
Outsourcing/Offshoring
11.1%
Internet
11.1%
Food & Beverages
11.1%
Events Services
11.1%
Other
22.2%
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.
socialmention
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Chad I.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
It is quick and offers a great snap shot of the volume of your Tweets & Twitter presence. If you are looking for a magic bullet to show your client how much impact your campaign gained on Twitter...this tool is your savior.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
LOTS of mention missing, very old content presented as new, no noise filtering
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...
Chad I.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
It is quick and offers a great snap shot of the volume of your Tweets & Twitter presence. If you are looking for a magic bullet to show your client how much impact your campaign gained on Twitter...this tool is your savior.
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 Computer Software
LOTS of mention missing, very old content presented as new, no noise filtering
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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
socialmention has no discussions with answers
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