So what is the free Hootsuite really like?
Updated August 23, 2023

So what is the free Hootsuite really like?

Ben Crichton | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Software Version

Hootsuite Free

Overall Satisfaction with Hootsuite

Everyone knows Linkedin has an algorithm and Hootsuite is a great tool that allows you to make the most of the Linkedin algorithm. If you are regularly posting on Linkedin, the ability to schedule, duplicate and move posts around on the publish allows you to always be active in your networks. The ease with which you can reschedule posts and repost old posts makes creating content almost thoughtless. It is almost plug and play in terms of its ease of use and I would fully recommend to anyone looking to take a more structured approach to their social media

Pros

  • Suggest timings for posts
  • Ability to duplicate old posts
  • Ability to move pre written posts if something comes up

Cons

  • Ability to schedule more than 5 posts on the free version
  • Allows you to tag people in the posts
  • Suggest hashtags
  • Improves visibility online
  • Frees up time to focus on other things
  • Keeps track of all social media posts so you can learn in the future
Hootsuite is set up so that even someone with no prior knowledge could use it, it is easily laid out and laid out in a methodical format that anyone can pick up and start using.

Do you think Hootsuite delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Hootsuite's feature set?

Yes

Did Hootsuite live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Hootsuite go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Hootsuite again?

Yes

Hootsuite is great for being able to schedule posts to go out at the exact key times that work with the Linkedin algorithm Hootsuite is great for moving posts around with ease if you have a last-minute post come in Hootsuite is great for people able to copy and paste old posts on the publisher to help you create more content.

Hootsuite Feature Ratings

Not Rated
Boolean keyword searches
Not Rated
Filtering out noise/spam
Not Rated
Sentiment analysis
Not Rated
Broad channel coverage
Not Rated
9.0
Content planning and scheduling
10
Audience targeting
9
Content optimization
7
Workflow management
10
Not Rated
Automated routing and prioritization
Not Rated
Customer interaction histories
Not Rated
Bulk actions
Not Rated
9.0
Lead generation
Not Rated
Content marketing
9
Paid media management
Not Rated
Campaigns and promotions
Not Rated
9.0
Twitter
Not Rated
Facebook
8
LinkedIn
10
Instagram
Not Rated
Pinterest
Not Rated
YouTube
Not Rated
Not Rated
Campaign success analytics
Not Rated
Real-time tracking
Not Rated
Competitor analysis
Not Rated
6.5
Role-based user permissions & privileges
5
Mobile access
8

Hootsuite ROI and Support

I was not involved with the implementation of this product, I have tried to skip this question but it won't seem to let me it just keeps saying review saved.
It was no problem at all, I would recommend getting in contact with them to hear their expertise in how they could compliment your business, even if you don't follow through. They are social media experts so great to hear there ideas on the best use of the software to help you learn things you didn't even know were possible that the software can do.

Hootsuite Support

I only started using Hootsuite last year but feel it is a great tool for anyone's arsenal who wants to regularly post on social media with ease.

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