Free alternatives to Hootsuite
1 free program that can replace Hootsuite, a pairing checked by Radar's AI reviewer or by Radar.
Hootsuite is an online platform for managing social media accounts from one screen. Social media managers, agencies and small businesses use it to schedule posts, follow replies and messages, and report on how content performed. It is a subscription service, so your calendar, drafts and past reports are kept on the vendor's side.
Before switching, check these points:
- Which social networks you publish to, and whether the replacement can post to each of them. Networks decide what outside tools may do.
- That you can connect your accounts again and grant the permissions the new tool asks for.
- Whether you use team roles or approval steps before posts go out, and whether the replacement offers them.
- Download your reports and results before you cancel, because history often does not transfer.
- If the replacement is something you host yourself, who will install it, update it and fix it when it breaks.
Postiz is the open-source option in the list below.
| Program | Ease | You need | Risk signals | Stars | Downloads this week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PostizWrite, schedule and publish posts to many social networks from one calendar running on your own server. | Ease Dterminal, several tools or a specific graphics card · Windows | Docker | Attention · 3 | 40,377+1,922 in 5 days | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which free alternative to Hootsuite is the easiest to install?
Postiz is the only option, with ease rating D (terminal, several tools or a specific graphics card · Windows).
Is there a free alternative to Hootsuite for Windows, Mac and Linux?
Windows: Postiz. macOS: Postiz. Linux: Postiz.
Are the alternatives to Hootsuite really free?
Postiz depends on a paid service or key for some features.
How can I tell whether an alternative is trustworthy?
Each card shows the risk signals found, with the evidence. Postiz has a signal rated attention or high. See also the guide How to find a GitHub project's official repository and avoid fake copies.