Starts atFree trial · paid from $99/mo
- No free plan
- Free trial14 days, no card
Head-to-head
Vista Social vs Hootsuite: which social media manager is better value?
At a glance
Starts atFrom $79/mo yearly ($99 monthly)
- No free plan
- Free trial14 days, no card
Both start near $99/month with a 14-day trial. Hootsuite Standard is $99 per user for up to 10 social accounts. Vista Social Professional is $99/month for 15 profiles and 2 users, or $950/year. For a small team, Vista Social gives more profiles and seats for the same price. Hootsuite adds more listening and enterprise tools on higher tiers.
Quick verdict
- Choose Hootsuite if you need its listening tools or already work in an enterprise setup.
- Choose Vista Social if you want more profiles and users per dollar.
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Hootsuite | Vista Social |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No. 14-day trial, no card | No. 14-day trial |
| Entry plan | Standard: $99 per user/month, up to 10 accounts | Professional: $99/month or $950/year, 15 profiles, 2 users |
| Mid plan | Professional: $199 per user/month, unlimited accounts | Advanced: $199/month or $1,910/year, 30 profiles, 3 users |
| Top plan | Advanced: up to $399 per user/month. Enterprise custom | Scale: $449/month, 70 profiles. Enterprise custom |
| Priced per | User | Plan, with users included |
| Yearly billing | Lower than monthly, exact gap not shown | Saves 20% |
| Best for | Brands that need listening | Small teams and agencies |
Which one for creators?
Both post to YouTube, TikTok and Instagram in our data. A solo creator rarely needs either at $99/month. A team of 2 managing 12 profiles pays $99/month on Vista Social. On Hootsuite, 2 users on Standard is $198, and 12 accounts is over the Standard limit of 10.
How to choose
- Count users and profiles.
- Price both with those numbers.
- Need listening? Look at Hootsuite's higher plans.
- Run both 14-day trials.
Questions people ask
Is Vista Social cheaper than Hootsuite?
For teams, usually. Vista Social's $99 plan includes 2 users and 15 profiles. Hootsuite's $99 is per user with 10 accounts.
Does Hootsuite have a free plan?
No. It has a 14-day trial with no card.
Does Vista Social have a free trial?
Yes, 14 days.
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Sources: hootsuite.com/plans, vistasocial.com/pricing. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.