How much do Hootsuite and Vista Social cost to start?

Hootsuite lists Standard starting at $99 per user per month. Vista Social lists Professional at $99 per month, including two users and 15 profiles. Enterprise pricing is customized for both.

Which includes more social accounts?

Hootsuite Standard allows 10 connected social accounts, while Hootsuite Professional and higher list unlimited accounts. Vista Social includes 15 profiles on Professional, 30 on Advanced, and 70 on Scale.

Is X included in Vista Social’s subscription price?

Vista Social lists a $29 monthly charge for X publishing, boosting, automations, and analytics. Hootsuite lists X among its supported networks but does not publish a separate X charge on its plans page.

Can either tool schedule unlimited posts?

Hootsuite and Vista Social both advertise unlimited post scheduling on paid plans. Hootsuite says its trial accounts have daily posting limits.

Which tool supports Reddit and Snapchat?

Vista Social publishes support for Reddit and Snapchat. Hootsuite says it does not currently support Snapchat; its published connected-account list does not include Reddit.

Do both products offer social listening?

Yes. Hootsuite Standard includes listening with a seven-day mention search. Vista Social includes tracking for connected profiles and lists broader social, web, and news listening from $75 per month.

Can both products manage online reviews?

Vista Social offers review monitoring and responses, with supported review sites varying by plan. Hootsuite publishes a Google Business integration for monitoring reviews.

Do Hootsuite and Vista Social offer a free trial?

Both vendors advertise a 14-day trial for their self-serve paid plans. Neither vendor’s current pricing page lists an ongoing free plan.

Hootsuite vs Vista Social

Choose Hootsuite if you need unlimited connected accounts on its Professional plan or enterprise customer-care workflows; choose Vista Social if you want two users and 15 profiles included in a $99 monthly entry plan. Both offer scheduling, a shared inbox, reporting, and social listening, but their seat allowances, account limits, and add-on charges differ.

Last updated October 24, 2026.

At a glance

Hootsuite compared with Vista Social, one row per dimension
Dimension	Hootsuite	Vista Social
Starting price	Standard starts at $99 per user per month	Professional costs $99 per month
Entry-plan users	Standard: one or more purchased seats	Professional: 2 users included
Connected-account limits	Standard: 10; Professional and higher: unlimited	Professional: 15; Advanced: 30; Scale: 70
X pricing	Not published	$29 per month for listed X features
Social networks	Includes Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, and Bluesky	Includes Instagram, TikTok, X, Reddit, and Snapchat
Social listening	Standard includes seven-day mention search	Own-profile tracking included; broader listening from $75 per month
Review management	Google Business review monitoring via integration	Review monitoring and responses
Approval workflows	Advanced and Enterprise	Single-stage and multistage options
Link in bio	Hootbio; availability depends on plan	Vista Page
Integrations	100-plus apps; includes Salesforce and Slack	Includes Slack, Zapier, Make, and Looker Studio
Support	Enterprise implementation and customized training	Email on Professional; video calls on higher plans
Trial	14 days on self-serve plans	14 days on paid self-serve plans

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Which should you choose?

Choose Hootsuite if

Teams needing unlimited social accounts on Professional or higher
Organizations needing advanced inbox routing and customer-care workflows
Enterprises needing single sign-on and compliance options
Teams using Hootsuite’s Salesforce integration

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Choose Vista Social if

Small teams needing two users and 15 profiles on an entry plan
Teams publishing to Reddit or Snapchat
Businesses managing online reviews alongside social posts
Teams that want Vista Page link-in-bio pages

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The verdict

The deciding factor is what your team needs to connect and who needs access. Hootsuite fits teams that expect to exceed 15 profiles or need advanced message routing and enterprise governance. Vista Social fits teams that can work within its profile limits and want multiple users included from the start, review management, or support for networks such as Reddit and Snapchat. Check the cost of X and broader listening before choosing a plan.