Starts atFree trial · paid from $99/mo
- No free plan
- Free trial14 days, no card
Head-to-head
Publer vs Hootsuite: is the cheap scheduler enough?
At a glance
Starts atFreemium; Professional from $5/mo, Business from $10/mo (1 account), 20% off yearly
- Free planno Twitter/X; published posts stored 24 hours
- Free trial14 days
Publer is the low-cost pick: a free plan, then Professional from $5 a month and Business from $10 a month per account, with 20% off yearly. Hootsuite starts at $99 a month per user and adds a shared inbox, listening and approvals. For a solo creator, Publer is likely enough.
Quick verdict
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Publer | Hootsuite |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes. No Twitter/X; published posts stored 24 hours | No. 14-day trial, no card |
| Entry plan | Professional: from $5/month | Standard: from $99 per user, up to 10 accounts |
| Mid plan | Business: from $10/month (1 account) | Professional: from $199 |
| Yearly discount | 20% off | Lower per-user rate on annual |
| Trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Best for | Solo creators on a budget | Teams |
For Shorts, TikTok and Reels
Publer prices per account, so 3 accounts for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube stay cheap. Its bulk posting lets you upload a week of Shorts at once. Hootsuite gives unlimited posts and an inbox for comments and DMs, which matters for brands, not for most solo creators.
How to choose
- Solo or small? Publer, starting free.
- Need X on the free plan? Publer Free doesn't include it.
- Team of several people with a shared inbox? Hootsuite.
- Try Publer paid for 14 days before you pay.
Questions
Is Publer better than Hootsuite?
For price, yes: it has a free plan and starts at $5. Hootsuite has more team tools.
Is Publer free?
Yes, with limits: no Twitter/X, and published posts stored for 24 hours.
How much is Hootsuite?
From $99 per user for Standard, $199 for Professional and $399 for Advanced, per its FAQ.
Related: Buffer vs Publer, Buffer vs Hootsuite, Hootsuite alternatives.
Sources: publer.com/plans (redirect loop on 16 Oct 2026, ShortStack data verified 13 Oct used), hootsuite.com/plans (ShortStack data verified 15 Oct 2026). Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.