The Modern Hootsuite Alternative
Everything you love about Hootsuite.
Without the $99/month price tag.
Hootsuite killed its free plan and made social media management unaffordable for creators and small businesses. Hookpost brings back open-source, affordable scheduling across 20+ channels with AI superpowers.
Head-to-Head Comparison: Hookpost vs Hootsuite
| Feature / Capability | Hookpost | Hootsuite | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Monthly Price | ₹0 Free Tier / ₹699 ($9/mo) | $99 / month (No Free Tier) | Hookpost |
| Supported Social Channels | 20+ Networks (Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Threads, Reddit...) | 5-10 Networks | Hookpost |
| Self-Hostable (Docker / Local) | ✅ 100% Open-Source & Self-Hostable | ❌ Closed Proprietary SaaS Only | Hookpost |
| AI Post & Reel Copilot | ✅ Included with Hooks, Captions & Hashtags | ⚠️ Paid Add-on (OwlyWriter AI) | Hookpost |
| Payment Gateways | ✅ Razorpay (UPI, Indian Cards) + Stripe (USD) | ❌ USD Credit Card Only | Hookpost |
| Visual Content Calendar | ✅ Drag & Drop Multi-Channel Calendar | ✅ Hootsuite Planner | Tie |
| Team Roles & Agency Workspaces | ✅ Multi-Org Workspaces Included | $249/mo Enterprise Plan Required | Hookpost |