OpenQuok Compare prices, channels, and features for Buffer and Hootsuite.
overview
Read a short summary of Buffer and Hootsuite. Then compare prices, channels, and features.
Social media toolkit for creators and teams since 2010
Buffer is a social media management suite for individuals, creators, and small teams. It offers queue-based scheduling, an AI assistant, a community inbox, analytics, and a REST API — with per-channel pricing, volume discounts, and a free plan for up to three channels.
Social marketing suite with Wisdom AI since 2008
Hootsuite is an established social media management platform for marketing teams. Standard through Advanced plans cover publishing, a unified inbox, analytics, and Wisdom AI — with per-user pricing, up to 10 social accounts on Standard, and unlimited accounts on Professional and above.
pricing
Compare the plans and prices for Buffer and Hootsuite. Prices below assume 1 connected social channels so flat and per-channel plans are comparable.
Connected channels
Set how many social accounts you manage. We scale per-channel list prices to this count.
Best for individuals scheduling on up to three channels
Up to 3 channels · 10 scheduled posts per channel
Best for creators who need unlimited scheduling and analytics per channel
1 channels × $6/channel / mo · list rate; volume tiers may reduce total
Best for teams that need approvals, access controls, and unlimited members
1 channels × $12/channel / mo · list rate; volume tiers may reduce total
Best for individuals managing up to 10 social accounts from one calendar
Per user / month (annual billing) · 14-day free trial
Best for teams that need unlimited accounts and automated inbox workflows
Per user / month (annual billing) · 14-day free trial
Best for teams that need approvals, routing, and cross-team coordination
Per user / month (annual billing) · 14-day free trial
Best for large organizations with SSO, listening, and governance needs
Custom pricing — contact sales
Native per-channel list rates before volume discounts. OpenQuok flat plans are split across 1 channels for reference.
Up to 3 channels · 10 scheduled posts per channel
From $6/channel / month · lower on annual billing and volume tiers
From $12/channel / month · lower on annual billing and volume tiers
Per user / month (annual billing) · 14-day free trial
Per user / month (annual billing) · 14-day free trial
Per user / month (annual billing) · 14-day free trial
Custom pricing — contact sales
platform coverage
See which social networks each product supports. An hourglass means the channel is on our roadmap.
features
See which features each product includes, limits, or omits.
Features | Buffer | Hootsuite |
|---|---|---|
Agent workspaces | — | — |
Total channels | Per-channel pricing | 10 on Standard · unlimited on Professional+ |
Posts per month | 10/channel on Free · unlimited on paid | Unlimited scheduling |
Team members | 1 on Free/Essentials · unlimited on Team | Per-seat licensing |
AI Writer | — | — |
AI Summarizer | — | — |
Shareable post previews | ||
Official platform APIs | ||
Public API | REST API (rate limits by plan) | — |
OAuth apps | — | — |
MCP server | — | MCP connectors (in-product) |
Cloud media storage | Media library (plan limits apply) | Media library (plan limits apply) |
Multi-channel publishing | ||
Agent integrations | — | — |
Analytics | ||
Photo editor | — | — |
Skill builder | — | — |
Calendar views | ||
Kanban views | — | — |
Footage File manager | ||
Repeated posts | ||
Reusable templates | ||
Reusable signatures | — | — |
Smart filters | — | |
Post delays | Queue slots | Best-time scheduling |
Post comments | ||
Internal plugs | — | — |
Cross-account plugs | — | — |
Global plugs | — | — |
Group management | Channel groups on paid plans | |
Business profiles & directory launch | — | — |
Browser extension autofill | — | — |
Directory submission tracking | — | — |
Profile variants per directory | — | — |
Domain rating analytics | — | — |
Competitor domains | — | — |
Directory catalog DR | — | — |
Community features | — | |
Dark / light mode | — |
comparisons
Hootsuite is for marketing teams in a browser. Buffer keeps scheduling simple with per-channel pricing, volume discounts, and a familiar publishing queue.
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