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Hootsuite alternatives in 2026 10 tools, prices checked 24 October 2026
Hootsuite charges per person: $99, $199 or $399 per user a month on annual billing, with no free plan. For a free plan, look at Buffer, Publer or Zoho Social; for a small team, SocialPilot or Sendible; for a premium suite, Sprout Social or Agorapulse. To post from n8n, Make, code or an AI agent with an API on every plan, Upload-Post starts free and costs $24 a month ($16 billed yearly).
Hootsuite alternatives at a glance
Entry prices in USD, read on each vendor’s pricing page on 24 October 2026, with the unit each one charges by. The name links to the source.
| Tool | Starts at | Charges per | Free plan or trial | TikTok | Public API | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upload-Post Our product | $24/mo, or $16 billed yearly (5 profiles) | Plan, by profiles | 2 profiles, 10 uploads a month | Yes | Every plan, plus MCP | Posting from n8n, Make, code or AI agents |
| Buffer | $5 per channel a month (Essentials) | Channel | 3 channels | Yes | Every plan | Solo creators and small teams |
| Later | $25/mo, or $18.75 billed yearly | Plan, by social sets | 14-day trial | Yes (no X) | None listed | Visual planning for Instagram and TikTok |
| Sprout Social | $99 per seat, or $79 billed yearly | Seat | 30-day trial | Yes | Advanced plan | Large teams that want a premium suite |
| SocialPilot | $30/mo, or $25.50 billed yearly (7 accounts) | Plan | 14-day trial | Yes | Enterprise | Small teams on a budget |
| Sendible | $35/mo, or $31 billed yearly (6 profiles) | Plan, unlimited users | 14-day trial | Yes | None listed | Agencies with many users |
| Agorapulse | $99 per user, or $79 billed yearly | User | 30-day trial | Yes | Reporting API on Custom | Inbox and community management |
| Vista Social | $99/mo, or $950 a year (15 profiles) | Plan, by profiles | Trial | Yes | Through sales | Agencies that want reviews and listening |
| Zoho Social | $15/mo, or $10 billed yearly (1 brand) | Plan, by brands | 1 brand, 6 channels | Paid plans | None listed | Zoho CRM users |
| Publer | $5 per account, or $4 billed yearly | Account | 3 accounts | Yes | Business plan | Per-account pricing |
| Hootsuite (for reference) | $99 per user a month, billed yearly (10 accounts) | User | 14-day trial | Yes | None listed on its plans page | Enterprises already on it |
Which one fits
- A free plan: Buffer, Publer, Zoho Social or Upload-Post.
- A small team on a budget: SocialPilot or Sendible.
- A premium suite with deep reporting: Sprout Social or Agorapulse.
- Visual planning for Instagram and TikTok: Later.
- Posting from n8n, Make, your own code or an AI agent: Upload-Post.
What a team that automates actually pays
Two people, three brands on five networks each (15 accounts), posting from n8n, Make or an AI agent, so the plan needs a public API. Per month, USD, 24 October 2026.
| Tool | Plan that fits | Billed monthly | Billed yearly, per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upload-Post | Professional: 25 profiles, 2 seats | $50 | $33 |
| Publer | Business: 15 accounts + 1 member | $101 | $80.80 |
| Buffer | Team: 15 channels at $10 | $150 | $150 |
| Sprout Social | Advanced: 2 seats | $998 | $798 |
| Hootsuite | No API on its plans page | n/a | n/a |
| Later, Sendible, Zoho Social | No public API listed | n/a | n/a |
Buffer publishes one rate per channel and lowers it above 10 channels by an amount it does not list, so its figure is a ceiling. More on each vendor: Hootsuite pricing, Buffer pricing, Sprout Social pricing, Later pricing.
Free Hootsuite alternatives
Hootsuite has a 14-day trial and no free plan. These do, with the limits each vendor lists.
| Tool | What the free plan includes |
|---|---|
| Upload-Post | 2 profiles, 10 uploads a month, API included, no card |
| Buffer | 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel, 1 user |
| Publer | 3 accounts (X not included), 10 scheduled posts per account, 1 user |
| Zoho Social | 1 brand, 6 channels (TikTok on paid plans), 1 member |
| Metricool | 1 brand |
| Mixpost or Postiz | Open source: free to self-host on your own server |
Below: Upload-Post and Hootsuite feature by feature. Comparing Buffer too? See the Buffer alternatives; for agencies, what 30 client brands cost in each tool.
Why Teams Switch from Hootsuite to Upload-Post
Hootsuite is expensive and locks API behind Enterprise. Upload-Post gives you everything for a fraction of the price.
Save 84% vs Hootsuite
Hootsuite starts at $99 per user a month on annual billing. Upload-Post Basic is $16 a month billed yearly, with unlimited uploads, dashboard AND API access.
Dashboard + API
Use our visual dashboard to schedule posts manually, OR use the API for automation. Hootsuite’s plans page lists no API.
n8n & Make.com Ready
Official n8n and Make.com modules for automation. Or just use the dashboard if you prefer clicking.
Unlimited Uploads
No per-post limits. Upload as many videos as you want.
Hootsuite vs Upload-Post: Full Comparison
See exactly what you get with each platform
| Feature | Upload-Post Recommended | Hootsuite |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ✓ $24/month, or $16/month billed yearly | $99 per user per month, billed yearly |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes - 2 profiles, 10 uploads/mo | 14-day trial, no free plan |
| Social Accounts | ✓ 5 profiles (all platforms each) | 10 accounts on Standard |
| Uploads per Month | ✓ Unlimited | Unlimited scheduling |
| Visual Dashboard | Yes, schedule & manage posts | Yes |
| API for Developers | ✓ Full REST API included | None listed on its plans page |
| n8n Integration | ✓ Official node available | Not listed on its plans page |
| Make.com Integration | ✓ Official module available | Not listed on its plans page |
| MCP for Claude and ChatGPT | ✓ Hosted MCP server and official ChatGPT app | Not listed on its plans page |
| Video Processing (FFmpeg) | ✓ Built-in (up to 10,000 min/mo) | Not listed |
| White Label | ✓ From the Professional plan | Not listed on its plans page |
| Target Users | ✓ Teams + Developers (both) | Marketing teams |
The Real Cost: Hootsuite vs Upload-Post
Hootsuite's $99/month entry price is steep. See how much you could save.
Hootsuite Pricing
Upload-Post Pricing (annual)
Why Teams Are Leaving Hootsuite
You pay per person
Hootsuite charges $99, $199 or $399 per user a month on annual billing. Three people on Professional cost $597 a month; Upload-Post prices by profiles, not people.
No API on the plans page
Hootsuite’s plans list no API access; custom integrations are an Enterprise item. Upload-Post includes the REST API on every plan, Free included.
10 accounts on Standard
Hootsuite’s Standard plan stops at 10 social accounts. An Upload-Post profile holds one account per network, so 5 profiles cover 5 brands on every network.
No free plan
Hootsuite offers a 14-day trial. Upload-Post has a free plan with no card and no time limit.
Integrations Hootsuite Doesn't Offer
Upload-Post connects with the automation tools you actually use
n8n Integration
Official Upload-Post node for n8n. Automate posting from any workflow trigger.
View n8n guide →
Make.com Integration
Native Make.com module with full video upload support. No HTTP modules needed.
View Make guide →REST API
Full REST API with simple token authentication. Upload videos with a single curl command.
View API docs →Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching from Hootsuite to Upload-Post
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