Social9 vs HubSpot
The HubSpot social alternative that writes your posts too
Short answer: HubSpot's social publishing comes with Marketing Hub Professional, listed by HubSpot from $800/mo billed yearly plus onboarding, and is best if you live in HubSpot's CRM. Social9 is a dedicated scheduler with a free plan, paid plans from $12/mo, and AI Autopilot for 11 networks.
Prices checked October 2026.
At a glance
Social9 vs HubSpot: comparison
Social9Free; from $12/mo
HubSpotFrom $800/mo| Social9 | HubSpot | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free; Individual $12/mo ($120/yr); Team $39/mo ($390/yr); Agency $99/mo ($990/yr); Enterprise custom | Social tool needs Marketing Hub Professional: $800/mo billed yearly or $890/mo monthly (3 seats) plus $3,000 onboarding; Enterprise $3,600/mo |
| Free plan | Yes: 1 brand, 3 accounts (LinkedIn, Instagram, Mastodon, Bluesky), 20 AI credits/mo, 10 queued posts per account | Free HubSpot tools exist, but social publishing is not included |
| Networks | 11: Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Google Business Profile, Bluesky, Mastodon (Free: LinkedIn, Instagram, Mastodon, Bluesky; X from Individual, 50 to 300 X posts/mo by plan) | Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, Reddit, YouTube (per HubSpot's knowledge base) |
| AI features | Autopilot plans, drafts, schedules and publishes posts; drafts only on Free, you approve first on Individual (AI credits/mo: 20 Free, 150 Individual, 500 Team, 1,500 Agency) | AI social post generator (beta), engagement recommendations |
| Approvals | Approvals for teammates and clients from Team ($39/mo: 3 brands, 9 accounts, 5 members) | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| Analytics | Stats history: 30 days Free, 90 days Individual, 1 year Team and Agency, 2 years Enterprise | Social reports in Professional and Enterprise, tied to CRM data |
Prices in USD, checked October 2026 on each vendor's own site: HubSpot Marketing Hub pricing guide, HubSpot social tool (knowledge base), HubSpot social media software and Social9 pricing. Plans change; check the vendor's page before you buy.
Quick verdict
Choose HubSpot if… choose Social9 if…
Pick HubSpot if
- Your team already runs on HubSpot CRM and marketing automation
- You want social posts tied to contacts, campaigns and attribution
- You publish to Reddit
Pick Social9 if
- You only need social scheduling and publishing, not a full marketing suite
- You want AI Autopilot to plan, draft, schedule and publish posts, not just a calendar you fill by hand
- You want to start on a free plan before paying (1 brand, 3 accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, Mastodon or Bluesky, 20 AI credits a month; Autopilot makes drafts on Free)
- You post to Bluesky or Mastodon as well as the big networks
Cost
What you pay at 3, 10 and 25 social accounts
Monthly prices in USD. Social9 prices are flat per plan, with team members included and no per-seat fees.
| Social accounts | Social9 |
|---|---|
| 3 | $0 on Free (LinkedIn, Instagram, Mastodon or Bluesky), or $12/mo on Individual for any network |
| 10 | $99/mo on Agency (Team at $39/mo covers 9) |
| 25 | $99/mo on Agency |
Social9 counts accounts per brand: 3 per brand on Team, 5 per brand on Agency, and support can raise a limit on any plan. For HubSpot, see its price row in the table above.
Switching
Switch from HubSpot to Social9 in four steps
- 1
Check your networks
List the profiles you manage in HubSpot. Social9 publishes to 11 networks: Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Google Business Profile, Bluesky, Mastodon.
- 2
Start free and connect
Create a free Social9 account (1 brand, 3 social accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, Mastodon or Bluesky), or pick a paid plan for other networks, then connect your accounts.
- 3
Move your queue
Copy the posts already scheduled in HubSpot into Social9, or let Autopilot plan and draft the next batch for you to review.
- 4
Switch over cleanly
Run both tools for a few days, then pause the HubSpot queue so nothing posts twice. Add your team on Team or Agency to use approvals.
FAQ
HubSpot alternatives: FAQ
Which HubSpot plan includes social media tools?
HubSpot's knowledge base lists the social tool as available with Marketing Hub Professional and Enterprise. Free and Starter do not include it.
How much does HubSpot social media cost?
HubSpot's pricing guide lists Marketing Hub Professional at $800/mo billed yearly or $890/mo monthly with 3 seats, plus a one-time $3,000 onboarding fee. Check HubSpot's pricing page for your region.
Is Social9 a HubSpot replacement?
No. Social9 replaces HubSpot's social publishing only. It does not replace HubSpot's CRM, email or automation. Many teams use a dedicated scheduler alongside their CRM.
Does Social9 have a free plan?
Yes. Social9 Free includes 1 brand, 3 accounts (LinkedIn, Instagram, Mastodon or Bluesky) and 20 AI credits a month. Paid plans are Individual $12/mo, Team $39/mo and Agency $99/mo; Enterprise is custom.
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Try Social9 as your HubSpot alternative
Autopilot plans, drafts, schedules and publishes your posts on 11 networks. Start on the free plan.