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Hootsuite vs Metricool: Which is better in 2026?

A side-by-side comparison of pricing, features, and use cases to help you decide between Hootsuite and Metricool.

Hootsuite

Social media management platform for teams

From $99/mo
No free plan
Metricool

Social media management with built-in ad analytics

From $22/mo
Free plan available

Head-to-head comparison

Feature Hootsuite Metricool
Starting price $99/mo $22/mo ✓ Cheaper
Free plan ✗ No ✓ Yes
Pricing model paid paid
G2 rating 4.2/5 4.4/5 ↑
Capterra rating 4.4/5 4.6/5
Founded 2008 2016

Hootsuite: pros & cons

Pros
  • Most established platform
  • Supports all major networks
  • Strong team features
  • Extensive integrations
Cons
  • Very expensive
  • UI feels dated
  • Free plan removed
  • Pricing increased significantly

Metricool: pros & cons

Pros
  • Includes ad analytics (Meta, Google) — unique at this price
  • Free plan available
  • Good competitor monitoring
  • Affordable for agencies
Cons
  • UI can feel busy
  • Less polished than Later or Buffer
  • Analytics depth limited on lower plans
  • Customer support can be slow

Choose Hootsuite if...

  • Your marketing team manages 10+ social accounts across multiple networks and needs all scheduling, monitoring, and reporting in one dashboard
  • You need team-based approval workflows where one person drafts posts and a manager approves before publishing
  • Your brand needs social listening to monitor mentions, competitor activity, and industry keywords across platforms in real time
Read Hootsuite review →

Choose Metricool if...

  • You're a freelancer or agency managing multiple client brands and want scheduling plus white-label reporting in one affordable tool
  • You run paid ads on Meta or Google and want to see social media and ad performance in the same dashboard
  • You want to monitor competitor social accounts alongside your own posting calendar
Read Metricool review →

Our verdict

Metricool scores higher on G2 (4.4/5 vs 4.2/5), suggesting stronger overall user satisfaction. Metricool is the more affordable option. Metricool offers a free plan — a lower-risk way to test before committing. The right pick depends on your team size and workflow.

Hootsuite vs Metricool: frequently asked questions

Is Hootsuite better than Metricool?

Metricool has a higher G2 score (4.4/5 vs 4.2/5). The best tool depends on your specific use case and budget.

Which is cheaper, Hootsuite or Metricool?

Metricool is cheaper, starting at $22/mo.

What is the main difference between Hootsuite and Metricool?

Hootsuite focuses on post scheduling, multi-network management, analytics & reporting. Metricool focuses on social media scheduling, ad performance tracking, competitor analysis. Both serve similar use cases but differ in approach and pricing model.

Can I migrate from Hootsuite to Metricool?

Most teams migrate between Hootsuite and Metricool within a day or two. Export your data from Hootsuite (typically as CSV or via API), then use Metricool's import wizard to bring it across. Check each tool's help centre for a step-by-step migration guide before switching.