Comparison · checked 26 September 2026
Sendible vs Hootsuite
Sendible is cheaper to start: $30 per month, billed annually against $99 per user per month, billed annually.
Sendible charges flat tiers, while Hootsuite charges per user, which matters most as you add channels or teammates.
| Sendible | Hootsuite | Hookpost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan | $30 per month, billed annually | $99 per user per month, billed annually | ₹599 per month flat |
| Pricing model | flat tiers | per user | Flat tiers, no per-channel fee |
| Free plan | No free plan (14-day trial) | No free plan (14-day trial) | 2 channels, 30 posts a month |
| Public API | Yes | Yes | Yes (Standard and above) |
| MCP server / AI agents | Not stated | Yes | Yes (Standard and above) |
| Open source | No | No | Yes, AGPL-3.0 |
| Prices in rupees (India) | No, USD | Yes, localised | Yes, with UPI Autopay |
| Networks | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, Google Business Profile, YouTube, WordPress, Threads, Bluesky | Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, X, TikTok, Bluesky, YouTube, Pinterest, WhatsApp, Google Business Profile | X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook Pages, Bluesky, Discord, Slack, Telegram, WordPress, Dev.to and more (Instagram and Threads awaiting Meta approval) |
Sources, read 26 September 2026: sendible.com/pricing, sendible.com/about, hootsuite.com/plans, hootsuite.com/integrations/mcp, developer.hootsuite.com/docs/using-rest-apis, help.hootsuite.com/hc/en-us/articles/204585410-Add-social-networks. Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Where Hookpost fits
If you are in India, post mainly to X, LinkedIn, YouTube or community channels, and would rather pay one flat rupee price than a fee per channel, Hookpost is worth a look. It is open source, has a free plan, and ships an MCP server so an AI assistant can schedule for you. If you need Instagram today, choose Sendible or Hootsuite for now: Hookpost's Instagram connection is waiting on Meta approval (Facebook Pages work today).
Questions
- Is Sendible cheaper than Hootsuite?
- On the cheapest paid plan, yes: Sendible starts at $30 per month, billed annually and Hootsuite at $99 per user per month, billed annually. Check how each one counts channels and users before comparing totals.
- Does Sendible or Hootsuite have a free plan?
- Sendible: No free plan (14-day trial). Hootsuite: No free plan (14-day trial).
- Is there a cheaper alternative to Sendible and Hootsuite?
- Hookpost has a free plan (2 channels, 30 posts a month) and a flat ₹599 a month plan for 5 channels, billed in rupees with UPI Autopay. It publishes to X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook Pages, Bluesky, Discord, Telegram and more; Instagram and Threads are waiting on Meta approval.
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