80% lower cost, Bluesky support, and creator-focused features without enterprise bloat
| Feature | TheBlue.social Best Value | Hootsuite |
|---|---|---|
| Bluesky Analytics | ||
| Cross-posting to Multiple Platforms | ||
| Post Scheduling | ||
| Best Time to Post Analysis | ||
| Engagement Analytics | ||
| Follower Growth Tracking | ||
| Platform-Optimized Content | ||
| Weekly Growth Reports | ||
| Clean Up Inactive Followings | ||
| Starter Pack Management | ||
| Block List Management | ||
| AI Alt Text Generation | ||
| Free Plan Available | ||
| Starting Price | $20/month | $99/month |
| Unlimited Scheduled Posts | ||
| Personal Support from Founder/Developer | ||
| No Data Selling | Unknown | |
| Privacy-First Approach | Unknown | |
| Support Response Time | < 24 hours | 48-72 hours |
Hootsuite is one of the oldest and most well-known social media management platforms, offering enterprise-level features for large organizations managing multiple brands and teams. It provides scheduling, monitoring, analytics, and team collaboration across major social networks.
While Hootsuite has been an industry leader, it lacks support for emerging platforms like Bluesky, has no free tier, and comes with enterprise-level pricing starting at $99/month that's prohibitive for individual creators and small businesses.
Starting at $99/month, Hootsuite costs nearly 5x more than TheBlue.social at just $20/month.
Hootsuite offers no free tier, making it inaccessible for creators just starting out.
Missing support for Bluesky and other emerging decentralized platforms that modern creators need.
Complex interface designed for large teams with features individual creators will never use.
TheBlue.social is a modern social media analytics and cross-posting platform built specifically for creators in the decentralized social media era. We provide powerful analytics for Bluesky and other major platforms, along with intelligent cross-posting that optimizes your content for each platform.
Unlike enterprise platforms, TheBlue.social offers features designed specifically for individual creators at an affordable price, with platform-optimized content generation, weekly growth reports, and specialized Bluesky tools.
$20/month vs Hootsuite's $99/month, with a free forever plan available.
Full support for Bluesky including analytics, starter packs, and block list management.
Simple interface for individual creators without enterprise complexity.
Automatically adapt your posts for each platform's unique culture and format requirements.
We never sell your data. Your analytics and content remain private and secure.
Get help directly from the founder/developer, not enterprise support tickets.
While we don't have direct import from Hootsuite, you can connect all your social media accounts to TheBlue.social and we'll start tracking your analytics immediately. Historical data will build up over time.
TheBlue.social is designed for individual creators and small teams, not large enterprises. We focus on features that help you grow your audience, not manage complex team hierarchies.
Yes! Our free plan includes basic analytics and limited scheduled posts. Perfect for trying out the platform and growing your initial audience. No credit card required.
You can get started in minutes. Simply sign up with your Bluesky account, connect your other social profiles, and you'll have immediate access to analytics and cross-posting features.
Yes! You get personal support directly from the founder/developer with typical response times under 24 hours. Premium users get priority support. As a small, dedicated team, we personally care about every user's success.
Save 80% and get features designed for creators, not enterprise teams
No credit card required • Free forever plan available
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