Alternatives to Hootsuite

Social media management and scheduling platform

Pricing: $99/mo Professional (1 user), $249/mo Team (3 users) From $99/mo

Common pain points:

  • Expensive — Professional plan starts at $99/mo for just 1 user
  • Free plan was eliminated, alienating small users
  • Analytics and reporting are limited on the Professional plan
  • UI feels cluttered and outdated compared to newer competitors

3 Alternatives to Hootsuite

Mixpost

Self-hosted social media management with no subscriptions and no limits

Open Source

Lite version is free and open-source. Pro and Enterprise licenses are one-time purchases.

  • Supports 11 social platforms including TikTok and Bluesky
  • No recurring fees or posting limits when self-hosted
  • Built-in media library and analytics dashboard

Postiz

AI-powered open-source social media scheduler with multi-channel automation

Open Source

Free and open-source to self-host with unlimited users. Managed cloud from $5-$25/mo.

  • AI-powered content creation and post suggestions
  • API and webhook support for advanced automation
  • Self-hosted with no subscription fees or user limits

Socioboard

Open-source social media management platform trusted by 20,000+ users

Open Source

Open-source and free to self-host. Cloud plans available for managed hosting.

  • Multi-account management with team permissions
  • RSS feed automation for content discovery
  • Trusted by 20,000+ users across agencies and enterprises

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