By Inkrush · Prices checked on 6 November 2026. Competitor details come from Hootsuite’s own plans page and can change at any time.
Hootsuite is a long-established social media platform built for teams of every size, up to enterprise. Inkrush is a smaller scheduling and client workflow tool for solo creators, small businesses, freelancers and agencies who want separate client workspaces and simple client approval at a lower starting price.
Summary
- Price model: Hootsuite lists per-user pricing in dollars, starting at $99 per user per month billed annually (Standard). Inkrush starts at A$25 per month for Solo, charged in AUD.
- Hootsuite is stronger for larger teams, advanced reporting, inbox routing and enterprise needs.
- Inkrush is built for agencies and small teams managing separate clients, with client approval by private link and no client login.
Side by side
| Inkrush | Hootsuite | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | A$25/month (Solo, 1 workspace), charged in AUD | $99 per user/month billed annually (Standard) |
| Other plans | Agency A$69/month (5 workspaces), Agency Pro A$129/month (unlimited workspaces) | Professional $199 and Advanced up to $399 per user/month billed annually; Enterprise custom |
| Pricing basis | Per plan, not per user | Per user |
| Free trial | 14 days, card required | 14 days on Standard, Professional and Advanced |
| Accounts and posts | No post cap except X (30/150/300 posts per month by plan) | 10 social accounts on Standard, unlimited on higher plans |
| Networks | Facebook Pages, Instagram Business/Creator, LinkedIn personal profiles (text only), YouTube, Threads, X, TikTok (see note below) | Includes Facebook Pages, Instagram and X; see Hootsuite for the full list |
| Approvals | Private link, no client login; approval does not auto-publish | Listed on Advanced and Enterprise |
| Client separation | Separate workspaces with own accounts, calendar, media and brand kit | No dedicated client feature listed; departmental organisation on all plans |
| AI | Captions and images using each client’s brand kit | AI post and image generation, plus an AI assistant |
| Inbox | Facebook Pages only | Unified inbox; automation, assignment and routing on higher plans |
| Analytics and reports | Client reports | Analytics on all plans; custom and advanced reporting on higher plans |
Inkrush TikTok support: video upload from Inkrush, then finish and post in the TikTok app. Inkrush does not support Pinterest, Reddit, Google Business Profile or LinkedIn Company Pages.
Choose Hootsuite if
- You run a larger team and need inbox assignment, routing and automated replies.
- You need custom or advanced reporting, or enterprise features such as employee advocacy.
- You need LinkedIn Company Pages or other networks Inkrush does not support.
- You want brand and competitor monitoring in the same tool.
Choose Inkrush if
- You manage several clients and want each in its own workspace with its own accounts, calendar, media and brand kit.
- You want clients to approve posts from a private link without creating an account.
- You prefer a flat plan price instead of paying per user.
- You want AI captions that draw on each client’s brand kit, workspace time zones and a handover export if a client leaves.
Prices checked on 6 November 2026, see Hootsuite’s official plans page and Inkrush pricing. Hootsuite shows prices in dollars; check its page for your region, currency and tax.
Questions people ask
Is Inkrush cheaper than Hootsuite?
On listed starting prices, yes. Inkrush Solo is A$25 per month and Hootsuite Standard is $99 per user per month billed annually. Hootsuite includes features Inkrush does not, so compare against what you actually need.
Does Inkrush charge per user?
No. Inkrush plans are priced by number of workspaces, with team permissions set per person.
Does Inkrush have a unified inbox like Hootsuite?
Only for Facebook Pages. If you need a multi-network inbox with routing, Hootsuite is the stronger choice.
Do clients need a login to approve posts in Inkrush?
No. They use a private link that expires after 90 days. Approval does not publish the post; the agency still schedules or publishes it.
Try Inkrush with one client.
The 14-day trial requires a card. Cancel before it ends if you do not want to continue on a paid plan.
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