SkedCast vs Hopper HQ: which fits agencies?
Hopper HQ is a visual-first planner with a Grow plan starting at $5 a month and a Scale plan from $10 a month, both scaling by the number of accounts you connect (selected via a slider on its pricing page). Content approvals and team permissions require the Scale tier. It covers 8 platforms.
Where Hopper HQ shines
- A visual-first grid planner with drag-and-drop scheduling
- Unlimited AI Assistant and image editing tools on every tier
- A low starting price that scales with account count
Where SkedCast fits better
- True bulk import — up to 2,500 posts per upload on Agency — from CSV, Google Sheets or AI, validated and fixed inline; not described in Hopper HQ's public pricing
- Multi-client workspaces with per-client roles; not described in Hopper HQ’s public plans
- Content approvals included from the Studio tier up; Hopper HQ gates approvals to its Scale tier
SkedCast vs Hopper HQ: feature comparison
Capability by capability. Where they genuinely match us, we say so.
| Capability | SkedCast | Hopper HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Native platforms | 10 | 8 |
| Compose once → fan out to many accountsOne post explodes into per-platform variants across a whole group. | Yes | Not published |
| True bulk import (CSV / Sheets / AI)Validate, preview, fix inline, then commit thousands of posts. | 2,500 / import (Agency) | Not published |
| Folder / media bulk uploadDrop a folder of media and turn it into a scheduled campaign. | Yes | Not published |
| Accounts per workspace | Up to 500 | Not published |
| Agency multi-client workspaces (tenant isolation) | Yes | Not published |
| Per-client roles & approvals (RBAC) | Yes | Not published |
| Hybrid connect (OAuth or agency on-behalf)Influencers self-connect via a link, or your staff connect for them. | Yes | Not published |
| Anti-ban pacing & per-account cadence | Yes | Not published |
| Managed quota-aware app-pool (zero developer setup) | Yes | Not published |
| Posting caps | None | Unlimited posts, all tiers |
| AI caption generate / rephrase | Yes | Yes, unlimited AI Assistant |
| White-label client reports | From Agency | Not published |
| Free planA permanently free tier, not a free trial. Verified against each vendor’s own pricing page, 14 Sep 2026. | Free — 2 accounts | No — 14-day trial |
| Entry price | Free, then $15/mo | $5/mo (Grow, scales by accounts) |
| Per-seat tax?Whether adding teammates multiplies your bill. | No | Not published |
SkedCast vs Hopper HQ: pricing
List prices, side by side. SkedCast prices by connected accounts — no per-seat tax.
SkedCast
- Free
- $0Free forever, not a trial. No credit card, no expiry date.
- Solo
- $15/moFor a solo operator running a handful of clients.
- Studio
- $49/moFor a growing studio with a small team.
- Agency
- $129/moFor agencies running social at real scale.
- Agency+
- $299/moMaximum scale for large agencies.
- Enterprise
- CustomFor networks beyond 500 accounts.
Hopper HQ
- Grow
- From $5/mo1 user, scales by account count
- Scale
- From $10/moUnlimited users, approvals, permissions
Hopper HQ prices are list prices as of September 2026; see Hopper HQ’s site for current pricing. SkedCast prices are billed in USD, with 20% off on annual billing.
Why teams switch from Hopper HQ
One dashboard rolls reach, engagement, and growth up across every account and network — instead of stitching native dashboards together.
Hopper HQ’s visual planner and low starting price are genuine strengths for solo or small-team use. Content approvals and team permissions require the Scale tier, and the price scales per account you connect. SkedCast includes approvals from a flat plan with true bulk import.
SkedCast vs Hopper HQ: FAQ
- Does Hopper HQ include content approvals?
- Only on its Scale tier — content approvals and team permissions are not on the Grow tier, per Hopper HQ’s own pricing page.
- How does Hopper HQ pricing scale?
- By the number of accounts you connect, selected via a slider on its pricing page — the price shown is not a flat figure.
This comparison reflects our understanding of Hopper HQ at the time of writing; their product and plans may change. We recommend checking their site for the latest details.
Sources, checked September 2026
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