Switch from Hootsuite to SkedCast
Hootsuite lets you export scheduled and past-scheduled posts to CSV, which makes the move straightforward. Here is exactly what Hootsuite’s own help pages say you can and cannot take with you.
What Hootsuite lets you take with you
Scheduled posts
In Publisher, the Content tab lists Scheduled or Past Scheduled posts; pick profiles, tick the posts (or select all), then Export to gives a CSV in one of four formats. Instagram exports omit images, and Past Scheduled covers only the last three months.
Disconnecting or cancelling
Remove an account from Account › Social accounts and teams › the settings icon next to the account › Remove from Hootsuite. This deletes past and scheduled content associated with that account.
How to move from Hootsuite to SkedCast
- Export your posts from Hootsuite. In Publisher, open the Content tab, pick Scheduled or Past Scheduled, select the profiles and posts, then Export to and choose a CSV format.
- Bulk-import the CSV into SkedCast. Upload the CSV to SkedCast’s bulk import. Every row is validated against the platform it targets, so a bad row is fixed in the import instead of failing at publish time.
- Reconnect each account. Connect each social account in SkedCast through its own official sign-in. Group accounts by client if you manage several.
- Check Instagram posts by hand. Hootsuite’s export omits images on Instagram exports, so recheck those rows before scheduling them in SkedCast.
- Remove accounts from Hootsuite once posts are confirmed live. Removing an account deletes its past and scheduled content in Hootsuite, so confirm everything is live in SkedCast first.
Switching from Hootsuite: FAQ
- Can I export my scheduled posts from Hootsuite?
- Yes. In Publisher, the Content tab lists Scheduled and Past Scheduled posts; select them and Export to gives a CSV, which you can bulk-import into SkedCast. Instagram exports omit images, and Past Scheduled covers only the last three months.
- What happens to my Hootsuite posts if I remove an account?
- Hootsuite says removing a social account deletes its past and scheduled content. Export before you remove the account.
- Can I export my Hootsuite analytics too?
- Yes. Analytics reports export as PDF, Excel or CSV, and a post-level export lists up to the most recent 10,000 posts with their IDs and metrics.
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Ready to move from Hootsuite?
Sign up free — no credit card. You land on the Free plan, and you can start a one-time 7-day Studio trial from your workspace whenever you are ready. Bulk-import your queue and reconnect your accounts.