Hootsuite vs Metricool
A Fair Fight: the same criteria, the same evidence standards, and no overall winner. Which is better depends on what you need.
Both can: Social media scheduling
| Criterion | Hootsuite | Metricool |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | US$99/moSupp. | US$25/mo✓ (best on this point)Supp. |
| Free plan | noUnver. | yes✓ (best on this point)Supp. |
| Free trial | unknown | unknown |
| Pricing model | PaidSupp. | Free + paidSupp. |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, AndroidUnver. | Web, iOS, AndroidUnver. |
| API | unknown | unknown |
| Open source | unknown | unknown |
| Self-hostable | unknown | unknown |
| EU data residency | unknown | unknown |
| Data processing agreement | unknown | unknown |
| Dutch | unknown | unknown |
| Trains on your data | unknown | unknown |
| Watermark (free) | unknown | unknown |
| Commercial use (free) | unknown | unknown |
| Level | Intermediate | Beginner✓ (best on this point) |
| Capabilities | Social media scheduling, Copywriting | Social media scheduling, Copywriting |
| Visit Hootsuite | Visit Metricool |
When to choose which?
Choose Hootsuite if you…
Based on known data, Hootsuite doesn't clearly stand out anywhere.
Choose Metricool if you…
- → want the lowest entry price
- → want to start for free
- → want a tool that's easy to learn
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