Compare/Checked 8 October 2026
Hootsuite vs Mirkaat
Hootsuite is a full suite with listening and an inbox. It costs far more, and 16 accounts already need the Professional plan.
Side by side.
Prices from each pricing page on 8 October 2026, in USD, for 1 user. Where a tool only shows yearly billing, the row says so.
| Row | Hootsuite | Mirkaat |
|---|---|---|
| How they charge | Per user, with an account limit per plan | Per brand. 1 brand = 1 business on all 8 networks |
| Entry price | $99 per user a month, billed yearly (Standard, 10 accounts) | $22 a month, or $18 billed yearly (Solo) |
| 2 brands, 8 networks | $199 a month (Professional, 1 user, billed yearly) | $22 a month (Solo, 300 posts) |
| 5 brands, 8 networks | $199 a month (Professional, 1 user, billed yearly) | $29 a month (Freelancer, 1,000 posts) |
| 15 brands, 8 networks | $199 a month (Professional, 1 user, billed yearly) | $79 a month (Agency, 3,000 posts) |
| X | No extra fee listed | Included on every plan |
| Posts | Trial limited to 10 to 20 posts a day | 300, 1,000 or 3,000 a month. 1,000 more for $20 |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card | 14 days, no card |
| Best for | Bigger teams that need listening, inbox and reporting | Freelancers and agencies posting for several brands |
| Networks | 8 of 8 | 8 of 8 |
A fair Hootsuite alternative.
Where each one wins. Hootsuite does some things better, and it should say so here.
Where Hootsuite is better
- Social listening, trend forecasting and competitor benchmarks.
- A shared inbox with routing and approvals.
- Custom reports and enterprise features like SSO.
Where Mirkaat is better
- $29 a month for 5 brands on all 8 networks, against $199 per user.
- People are included: 2 on Freelancer, 5 on Agency, with no fee per seat.
- Runway and 50+ post checks built for multi-brand posting.
Who should pick which.
Pick Hootsuite if
You need listening, a team inbox and enterprise reporting.
Pick Mirkaat if
You mainly plan, check and publish posts for several brands.
Sources, checked 8 October 2026
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Hootsuite vs Mirkaat questions.
6 answers. Anything else: hello@mirkaat.com
01Is Mirkaat cheaper than Hootsuite?
For 5 brands on all 8 networks, Mirkaat is $29 a month with 1,000 posts. Hootsuite is $199 a month for the same setup, from its pricing page on 8 October 2026. For 1 brand on 2 or 3 networks, Hootsuite can cost less.
02What is a good Hootsuite alternative for agencies?
Mirkaat is built for people who post for more than 1 brand. It charges per brand, not per account, and every brand gets all 8 networks with X included.
03Can I move from Hootsuite to Mirkaat?
Yes. Connect each network to a brand in Mirkaat and schedule new posts there. Mirkaat does not import from Hootsuite, so move what is already scheduled by hand.
04Does Mirkaat post to X?
Yes. X is included on every Mirkaat plan with no fee per account. On Hootsuite: no extra fee listed.
05Does Mirkaat limit posts?
Yes. Plans include 300, 1,000 or 3,000 posts a month, and 1 post sent to 1 network counts once. You can add 1,000 more for $20 a month.
06Is there a free trial?
Mirkaat is 14 days free with no card. Hootsuite: 14 days, no card.