₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hootsuite
- Starts ₹2,000/mo cheaper (₹6,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
Social media management · Alternatives
Best Hootsuite alternatives in India (2026)
Hootsuite is a social media management product from Hootsuite, Vancouver, priced at ₹8,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 3 are built in India, and 19 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Hootsuite are Brand24 (₹6,000/mo), Statusbrew (₹5,000/mo), Keyhole (₹6,000/mo), Agorapulse (₹4,000/mo) and Sprout Social (₹20,000/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹500/month.
Why businesses look for a Hootsuite alternative
Cost
Hootsuite starts at ₹8,000/mo. 19 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Hootsuite is built in Canada. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Hootsuite alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Hootsuite's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Hootsuite (current) | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Brand24 | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Statusbrew | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Keyhole | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  Agorapulse | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Sprout Social | ₹20,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  SocialPilot | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Iconosquare | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Mention | ₹3,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  eClincher | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Sendible | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Loomly | ₹2,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  SocialBee | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  ContentStudio | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Sked Social | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Taplio | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 16 |  Hopper HQ | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Trackmyhashtag | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  TweetDeck (X Pro) | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Post Planner | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Canva Content Planner | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 Hootsuite alternatives in detail
2. Statusbrew
Statusbrew · Chandigarh · Social media management · 4.5/5
Social media management built in Chandigarh.
₹5,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hootsuite
- Starts ₹3,000/mo cheaper (₹5,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
- Built in India (Chandigarh)
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hootsuite
- Starts ₹2,000/mo cheaper (₹6,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
4. Agorapulse
Agorapulse · Paris · Social media management · 4.4/5
Social inbox, publishing and reporting.
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hootsuite
- Starts ₹4,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
5. Sprout Social
Sprout Social · Chicago · Social media management · 4.5/5
Enterprise social management and listening.
₹20,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hootsuite
- Starts ₹12,000/mo higher (₹20,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
6. SocialPilot
SocialPilot · Ahmedabad · Social media management · 4.6/5
Affordable social scheduling for agencies, built in Ahmedabad.
₹2,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hootsuite
- Starts ₹5,500/mo cheaper (₹2,500/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
- Built in India (Ahmedabad)
7. Iconosquare
Iconosquare · Limoges · Social media management · 4.4/5
Instagram and social analytics.
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hootsuite
- Starts ₹4,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
₹3,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hootsuite
- Starts ₹4,500/mo cheaper (₹3,500/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
9. eClincher
eClincher · San Francisco · Social media management · 4.3/5
Social management with inbox.
₹5,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hootsuite
- Starts ₹3,000/mo cheaper (₹5,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
₹2,400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Hootsuite
- Starts ₹5,600/mo cheaper (₹2,400/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
Hootsuite alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Hootsuite
Indian alternatives to Hootsuite
How to choose a Hootsuite alternative
- Confirm each network's API support — Instagram Reels and LinkedIn documents are frequent gaps.
- Agencies should check per-workspace pricing and white-label reports.
- If community management matters, test the inbox with real volume before buying.
Hootsuite alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Hootsuite in 2026?+
The closest matches to Hootsuite on App Advisor are Brand24 (₹6,000/mo), Statusbrew (₹5,000/mo), Keyhole (₹6,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Hootsuite, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Hootsuite?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Hootsuite has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Hootsuite?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Canva Content Planner starts lowest at ₹500/mo, compared with ₹8,000/mo for Hootsuite. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Hootsuite?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Statusbrew (₹5,000/mo), SocialPilot (₹2,500/mo), Trackmyhashtag (₹1,500/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Hootsuite vs Brand24: which is better?+
Brand24 is the closest match to Hootsuite in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹2,000/mo cheaper (₹6,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Hootsuite alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in social media management or a category Hootsuite also covers, and Hootsuite's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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