Hootsuite vs Agorapulse
Which social media tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.
Hootsuite
Mid-size and larger teams that want publishing, inbox, analytics and some listening in one platform and can pay per seat.
Agorapulse
Agencies and in-house teams that handle a lot of comments and messages and want a strong inbox at a lower per-seat price.
Side by side
| Hootsuite | Agorapulse | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $99/user/month (billed annually); no free plan | From $79/user/month billed annually ($99 monthly); no free plan |
| G2 Rating | 4.3 (7,510 reviews) | 4.5 (976 reviews) |
| Best For | Mid-size and larger teams that want publishing, inbox, analytics and some listening in one platform and can pay per seat. | Agencies and in-house teams that handle a lot of comments and messages and want a strong inbox at a lower per-seat price. |
Pros and cons
Hootsuite
Pros
- Publishing, inbox, analytics, ads and basic listening on every plan
- X included without an add-on
- Unlimited social accounts from Professional
- 14-day free trial with no credit card
Cons
- $99 per user per month entry price, billed annually
- Standard caps you at 10 social accounts
- Approvals and message assignment need Advanced at $399 per user per month
- No free plan, and monthly prices are not published
- Full listening is Enterprise only
Agorapulse
Pros
- Cheaper per seat than Hootsuite at every published tier
- Strong inbox and community management tools
- Monthly and annual prices both published
- 24/7 support on all plans
- 30-day free trial without a credit card
Cons
- 10 social profiles shared across the account on self-serve plans
- X costs $29 or $69 per X profile per month extra
- No free plan since July 6, 2026
- Listening is an add-on with no public price
- Approvals start on Professional; bulk scheduling and saved replies need Advanced
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