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Free or cheaper Hootsuite alternative

Hootsuite offers no free tier, permanently or otherwise — its Standard tier starts at $99 a user a month, billed annually, for one user and 10 accounts. If you're looking for a free or cheaper alternative, here is what Hootsuite's pricing actually includes and what to check elsewhere.

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By The SkedCast Team · Updated · 5 min read

This article compares other products. Their prices, plan limits and features were last checked on , against each vendor’s own published pricing page. Vendors change their plans, so check with them before deciding.

Key takeaways

  • Hootsuite offers no free tier, permanently or otherwise; Standard starts at $99/user/mo billed annually.
  • Approvals and unlimited accounts sit behind Hootsuite's quote-only Enterprise tier.
  • SkedCast has a permanent free plan and per-client RBAC without an enterprise minimum.

What Hootsuite actually costs

Hootsuite's Standard plan is $99 a user a month (billed annually) for one user and 10 accounts. Professional is $199/user/mo, Advanced is $399/user/mo, and Enterprise is quote-only. A permanent free option is not offered.

What sits behind the higher tiers

Approvals, granular permissions and unlimited accounts effectively require Hootsuite's Enterprise tier, priced by quote rather than published.

SkedCast as a free-to-start alternative

SkedCast has a permanent free plan and includes per-client RBAC and approvals from the Studio tier ($49/mo) up, with no enterprise minimum. See the SkedCast vs Hootsuite comparison for the full breakdown.

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FAQ

Does Hootsuite have a free tier?
No. Hootsuite's cheapest published tier, Standard, is $99 a user a month billed annually.
Which Hootsuite plan includes approvals?
Approvals and granular permissions are effectively gated to Hootsuite's quote-only Enterprise tier.
Is SkedCast cheaper than Hootsuite?
For most agencies, yes — SkedCast has a free plan and includes approvals and per-client RBAC from its Studio tier, without Hootsuite's enterprise minimum.

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