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Hootsuite vs Publer
Pricing, networks, publishing, AI and team features side by side. A green highlight marks a row where one tool has a feature the other doesn't.
Last updated Reviewed by the Social9 teamPrices checked November 2026
Hootsuite vs Publer: which is better?
Choose Hootsuite for large teams that need listening and benchmarking; choose Publer for low per-account pricing and wide network coverage. Hootsuite starts at $99/user/month (billed yearly) and has no free plan, while Publer starts at $5/month (1 account) and has a free plan. Publer lists more networks (13 vs 9).
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Prices in USD, checked November 2026 on each vendor's own site. "Not listed" means our data doesn't cover it, not that the tool lacks it. Plans change, so check the vendor's page before you buy.
Hootsuite vs Publer: FAQ
Is Hootsuite cheaper than Publer?
Hootsuite starts at $99/user/month (billed yearly); Publer starts at $5/month (1 account). Hootsuite charges per user and Publer charges per account, so the total depends on how many of those you need. Prices checked November 2026.
Do Hootsuite and Publer have a free plan?
Only Publer has a free plan; Hootsuite starts at $99/user/month (billed yearly).
Which supports more social networks, Hootsuite or Publer?
Publer lists 13 networks, against 9 for Hootsuite. Only Publer lists Mastodon, Google Business Profile, Telegram and WordPress.
Does Hootsuite or Publer have AI writing?
Publer lists AI writing among its features; Hootsuite does not list it in our data.
What is the difference between Hootsuite and Publer?
Hootsuite is built for large teams that need listening and benchmarking, with social listening, social analytics and team collaboration. Publer is built for low per-account pricing and wide network coverage, with bulk upload (CSV), auto-reply to comments and link in bio.
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