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Indie alternatives to Hootsuite
15 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Hootsuite does, 8 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffer | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Metricool | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
| Mixpost | Free plan | – | Yes | Self-hosted |
| Pallyy | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| Planable | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| Postiz | Free plan | Yes | Yes | Web, Self-hosted |
| Publer | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Vista Social | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
| Agorapulse | Paid | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
| Hypefury | Paid | – | – | Web |
| Later | Paid | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
| Post Bridge | Paid | – | – | Web, API |
| Sendible | Paid | – | – | Web |
| SocialBee | Paid | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
| SocialPilot | Paid | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
The alternatives
8. Vista Social
Social media management for brands and agencies
A social media platform for publishing, engagement, listening, review management and reporting across many social networks.
Free plan · Web, iOS, Android · Website ↗
9. Agorapulse
Social media inbox, publishing, listening and reporting
A social media management suite with a unified inbox, scheduling, social listening and ROI reporting for brands and agencies.
Paid · Web, iOS, Android · Website ↗
12. Post Bridge
Post content to every social platform at once
A simple tool to schedule and cross-post videos and posts to TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X and other platforms. For creators who publish everywhere.
Paid · Web, API · Website ↗
15. SocialPilot
Social media scheduling and management for teams
A social media tool for scheduling, bulk posting, client management, inbox and analytics, aimed at agencies and small businesses.
Paid · Web, iOS, Android · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Hootsuite?
Yes. 8 of the 15 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Buffer, Metricool, Mixpost, Pallyy and 4 more.
Is there an open-source alternative to Hootsuite?
Postiz is open source.
Can I self-host an alternative to Hootsuite?
Yes: Mixpost and Postiz can run on your own server.
Which Hootsuite alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On iPhone and iPad: Buffer, Metricool, Publer and 5 more. On Android: Buffer, Metricool, Publer and 5 more. On the web: Buffer, Metricool, Pallyy and 11 more. As a browser extension: Buffer and Publer.
What makes these alternatives to Hootsuite “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Hootsuite.
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14. SocialBee
Category-based social media scheduling and content recycling
A social media management tool that organizes posts into content categories for scheduling and evergreen recycling across networks.
Paid · Web, iOS, Android · Website ↗