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Awesome Screenshot vs Hootsuite

Awesome Screenshot logo

Awesome Screenshot

Browser Extensions

Screen capture and image annotation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Hootsuite logo

Hootsuite

Marketing

Save time and grow on social media

From
$99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Awesome Screenshot has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Hootsuite covers Content scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Awesome Screenshot and Hootsuite actually diverge.

Attributes where Awesome Screenshot and Hootsuite differ
AttributeAwesome ScreenshotHootsuite
Starting priceFree$99/year
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Edge, SafariWeb
CategoryBrowser ExtensionsMarketing
Founded20072008

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Awesome Screenshot

  • Screen capture
  • Annotation tools
  • Cloud storage
  • Screen recording
  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support
  • Safari support

Only in Hootsuite

  • Content scheduling
  • Social inbox
  • Content calendar
  • Analytics & reporting
  • Social listening
  • Team collaboration
  • Approval workflows
  • Bulk scheduling

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Awesome Screenshot

No use cases recorded yet. See the Awesome Screenshot review.

Hootsuite

  • Social media schedulingnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Community managementnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Social advertisingnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Analytics & reportingnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Team collaborationnot Awesome Screenshot

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Awesome Screenshot

Nothing recorded yet. See the Awesome Screenshot review.

Hootsuite

  • No free tier available; minimum cost is $99/user/year annually
  • Monthly billing significantly more expensive than annual (20-30% premium)
  • Advanced data export via SFTP available only to Enterprise tier customers

Pricing, plan by plan

Awesome Screenshot

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Screen capture
    • Basic annotation
    • Cloud storage

Hootsuite

$99/year

No published plan breakdown. See the Hootsuite review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Awesome Screenshot if

  • You need screen capture.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari.
  • You also want annotation tools.
Awesome Screenshot review

Choose Hootsuite if

  • You need content scheduling.
  • You also want social inbox.
Hootsuite review

Questions people ask

Is Awesome Screenshot or Hootsuite better?
Neither clearly leads. Awesome Screenshot starts at Free and Hootsuite at $99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Awesome Screenshot or Hootsuite?
Awesome Screenshot has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Awesome Screenshot and $99/year for Hootsuite.
Does Awesome Screenshot or Hootsuite run on more platforms?
Awesome Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari. Hootsuite runs on Web.
Can I use Awesome Screenshot for free?
Yes. Awesome Screenshot has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Hootsuite starts at $99/year.
What can Awesome Screenshot do that Hootsuite cannot?
Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Annotation tools, Cloud storage, Screen recording. Hootsuite covers Content scheduling, Social inbox, Content calendar, Analytics & reporting.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hootsuite: What is Hootsuite's pricing structure?

Hootsuite offers four annual plans: Standard at $99/user/year, Professional at $199/user/year, Advanced at $399/user/year, and Enterprise with custom pricing. Monthly billing is available at 20-30% higher cost.

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Hootsuite: Does Hootsuite offer a free tier?

No. Hootsuite does not offer a free tier or freemium plan. A 30-day trial is available, and skipping the trial provides 25% off annual plans.

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Hootsuite: How many integrations does Hootsuite support?

Hootsuite advertises support for over 100 integrations, claiming more than any other social media management platform.

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Hootsuite: Can users export their data from Hootsuite?

Yes. Hootsuite offers Advanced Analytics data export as CSV files to SFTP folders for Enterprise users, with daily exports and 90-day retention. Standard and Professional plans have more limited export capabilities.

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Hootsuite: Does Hootsuite offer API access?

Yes. Hootsuite provides a REST API for building custom applications and integrations, though API capabilities vary by plan level.

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Hootsuite: Does Hootsuite offer self-hosted or on-premise deployment?

No. Hootsuite is a cloud-based SaaS platform only. There is no self-hosted or on-premise deployment option available.

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