Hootsuitevs
PublerHootsuite vs Publer for nonprofits
Choose Hootsuite if…
Medium nonprofits with several staff managing many accounts
Not ideal for: Very small teams or volunteers on a free budget
Choose Publer if…
Small charities that want a cheap scheduler for several social accounts
Not ideal for: Organisations that need heavy reporting and a unified inbox (see Sprout Social or Agorapulse)
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| Our rating | ●●●○○ | ●●●●○ |
| Price | From US$99/user/month | Free plan · From about US$5/month per account (Professional) |
| Nonprofit offer | HootGiving: up to 60% off Standard, Professional and Advanced plans (for example Standard at US$39 per user a month). | 50% off paid plans for registered charities and nonprofits; send proof of status to Publer support. |
| Type | Specialist | Specialist |
| Suits | Small, Medium, Large | Volunteer-run, Small, Medium |
| Available in | 🌍 Anywhere | 🌍 Anywhere |
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Our ratings: Hootsuite: Established platform with a large HootGiving discount, but expensive without it. Publer: Low-cost scheduler with a free plan and 50% lifetime charity discount.
General information, not professional advice. Prices and nonprofit offers change and our research is AI-assisted, so confirm with the vendor before you buy. Names and logos belong to their owners. Full disclaimer
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