A Hootsuite alternative for creators, small businesses and small agencies
Hootsuite is built for large teams and starts at USD 99 per user a month. If what you need is to publish video to your networks, schedule it, answer comments and messages and see what works, PilotControl does that from USD 4.99 a month, with unlimited accounts and brands.
| PilotControl | Hootsuite | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From USD 4.99 a month (Desktop) or USD 9.99 (Web + Desktop), with no cap on accounts | Standard USD 99 and Professional USD 199 per user a month (billed annually) |
| Accounts included | Unlimited | 10 on Standard; unlimited from Professional |
| Networks | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and X; WhatsApp messages. LinkedIn and Reddit coming soon | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Threads and more |
| AI replies to comments and messages | Yes: answers comments and direct messages using your brand manual, automatically or as a draft | Unified inbox and AI tools depending on the plan |
| Where you use it | In your browser or with the desktop app for macOS and Windows | In the browser and the mobile app |
| Free trial | 7 days, no card | 14 days |
Hootsuite prices copied from hootsuite.com/plans on September 22, 2026, billed annually. Hootsuite is a trademark of its owner; PilotControl is not affiliated with Hootsuite. Source
When PilotControl is the better fit
- You work alone or with a small team and per-user pricing doesn’t add up.
- You mostly post video to Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and X.
- You want AI to answer comments and messages with your brand’s information.
- You run several brands without paying more for every account.
When Hootsuite is the better fit
- Your team needs social listening, multi-step approvals and executive reports.
- You post to LinkedIn or Pinterest, which PilotControl doesn’t cover yet.
- You need enterprise integrations or a phone app.
Get started in 3 minutes
- 01
Create your free account: 7 days with every feature, no card required.
- 02
Connect your Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and X accounts, grouped by brand or client.
- 03
Upload your video once, pick the destinations and schedule it. AI replies are set up per brand.
Frequently asked questions
PilotControl or Hootsuite?
How much cheaper is PilotControl than Hootsuite?
Hootsuite Standard costs USD 99 per user a month billed annually and includes 10 accounts. PilotControl costs USD 4.99 a month on Desktop or USD 9.99 on Web + Desktop, with unlimited accounts and brands.
Does PilotControl work for agencies?
Yes, for small and mid-size agencies. You group accounts by client, and each one keeps its own networks, calendar, AI reply rules and analytics, with no cap on brands.
Can I schedule posts like in Hootsuite?
Yes. Schedule the same video to Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and X from a single upload. On the Web + Desktop plan it goes out on time even with your computer off.
Manage and publish to all your social media accounts from one place.
7 days free, no credit card. Then from USD 4.99 per month.
Create my free account 7 days with every feature · no credit card · no automatic charge