Comparison

Hootsuite vs Planable

Hootsuite and Planable are both popular social media tools. Here is how they compare on price, free plan and networks.

Side-by-side comparison

HootsuitePlanablePlanifly
Starting priceStandard from $99/month (billed yearly)Basic from $33 per workspace/monthFrom $19/month
Free planNoFree: 50 posts in total (not monthly)No
Free trial14 daysNone7 days
Networks8 — Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Threads9 — Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Google Business Profile, Threads10 — Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Threads, Bluesky, Telegram
TelegramNoNoYes
YouTubeYesYesYes

Competitor prices read on their official pricing pages on November 2, 2026. They can change — check the competitor’s site before deciding.

Supported networks

Only on Hootsuite

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On both

Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Threads

Only on Planable

Google Business Profile

Hootsuite

An enterprise-grade suite for large teams: publishing, listening, ads and reporting.

Where Hootsuite shines

  • Very complete feature set
  • Social listening and advanced reporting
  • Many third-party integrations

What to know before choosing Hootsuite

  • No free plan
  • Expensive for freelancers and small businesses
  • Up to 10 accounts on the entry plan

Planable

A collaboration-first tool built around content review and client approval.

Where Planable shines

  • Excellent approval workflow
  • Unlimited users per workspace
  • Agency-friendly

What to know before choosing Planable

  • Basic is capped at 60 posts and 4 social pages per workspace per month
  • Analytics and inbox are paid add-ons
  • No Bluesky or Telegram

A third option: Planifly

  • Unlimited scheduled posts on every plan — no per-post quota.
  • 10 networks, including TikTok Direct Post, YouTube, Pinterest, Threads, Bluesky and Telegram.
  • 7-day free trial; in Africa the trial starts without a card and plans can be paid in FCFA with mobile money.
  • Interface in French and English, with iOS and Android apps.
  • Connects to ChatGPT and other AI assistants (MCP) to draft and schedule posts from a conversation.

Plan a whole week of content in one sitting

Connect your accounts, write once, adapt per network and let Planifly publish at the right time.

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