Hootsuite is built for enterprises. Saki is built for creators who want results without the complexity or cost.
Hootsuite starts at $99/month
Saki starts at $15/month — save 85%
No free plan since March 2023
Saki offers 15 posts/month free forever
Multi-brand requires enterprise pricing
5 brand workspaces for just $14.50/month
Complex interface with steep learning curve
Start posting in under 5 minutes
No Threads or Bluesky support
Native support for both modern platforms
See how Saki stacks up against Hootsuite on the features that matter most.
| Feature | Saki | Hootsuite |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | 15 posts/mo, 7 accounts | Discontinued (March 2023) |
| Starting Price | $15/month | $99/month |
| Social Accounts (Entry) | 35 accounts (5 sets) | 10 accounts |
| Threads Support | Native support | Not supported |
| Bluesky Support | Native support | Not supported |
| Multi-brand Workspaces | 5 brands for $14.50/mo | Enterprise pricing required |
| Learning Curve | Simple & intuitive | Steep learning curve |
| Social Listening | Not included | Advanced listening tools |
| Unified Inbox | Not included | Full inbox management |
| Team Collaboration | Basic collaboration | Advanced workflows & approvals |
Saki supports modern platforms like Threads and Bluesky that Hootsuite doesn't.
Saki is the only scheduler with native Threads and Bluesky support — perfect for creators building audiences on the newest platforms.
Get more features for less. No hidden fees, no enterprise upsells.
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We believe in being honest. Here's when Hootsuite could be the right choice.
You need advanced social listening and monitoring
Hootsuite's social listening tools are enterprise-grade for brand monitoring.
You require complex approval workflows
Large teams with multiple approval layers benefit from Hootsuite's workflows.
You need a unified inbox for DMs
Hootsuite lets you manage messages across platforms in one inbox.
For 90% of creators and small teams, Saki provides everything needed at a fraction of the cost. Try it free and see for yourself.
Common questions about switching from Hootsuite to Saki.
Yes! Saki offers most features Hootsuite does—including scheduling to multiple platforms, visual calendar, and team collaboration—at a fraction of the price. Plus, Saki supports Bluesky and Threads which Hootsuite doesn't.
Yes! Saki offers a free plan with 15 posts per month across all 7 supported platforms. Unlike Hootsuite (which removed their free plan), you can use Saki forever for free.
Hootsuite is built for enterprise teams with extensive analytics, social listening, and ad management. Saki focuses on what creators and small businesses actually need: reliable scheduling across multiple platforms. By staying focused, we keep costs low.
Currently, there's no automatic migration. However, you can start fresh with Saki in under 2 minutes—just connect your social accounts and start scheduling. Most users find Saki's interface so simple that re-creating their schedule is quick.
Saki focuses on scheduling rather than deep analytics. For most creators and small businesses, native platform analytics (Instagram Insights, LinkedIn Analytics) are sufficient. This focus allows us to keep pricing affordable.
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