Hootsuite vs Semrush
A side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and ratings to help you choose.
Hootsuite
Enterprise social scheduling & listening
$99/mo
From ~$99/mo; team and enterprise tiers cost more
Higher rated
4.5 (9,300)
Semrush
All-in-one SEO, content & competitive research
$139/mo
From ~$139/mo; add-ons for extra users & data
At a glance
| Spec | Hootsuite | Semrush |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial rating | 4.1 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Starting price | $99/mo | $139/mo |
| Budget tier | Premium | Premium |
| Complexity | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Primary category | Social Media Management | SEO & Content |
| Integrations | 100+ | 50+ |
| Founded | 2008 | 2008 |
Feature comparison
Hootsuite offers 5 of 12 tracked features; Semrush offers 6.
| Feature | Hootsuite | Semrush |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ||
| Email campaigns | ||
| Automation workflows | ||
| Built-in CRM | ||
| Landing page builder | ||
| A/B testing | ||
| Analytics dashboards | ||
| SEO tooling | ||
| Social scheduling | ||
| AI assistant | ||
| API & webhooks | ||
| Priority / 24-7 support |
Hootsuite
Pros
- Manages many networks and profiles at once
- Robust approval workflows and team roles
- Social listening and analytics add-ons
Cons
- Among the more expensive options
- No meaningful free plan anymore
- Interface can feel cluttered
Semrush
Pros
- Enormous toolkit covering SEO, PPC, content & social
- Massive keyword and competitor database
- Excellent for competitive gap analysis
Cons
- Pricing is high for individuals
- Limited results/users per seat on base plan
- Can feel sprawling for a focused SEO task
The verdict
Semrush edges ahead on our editorial score, but the right pick depends on your priorities. Choose Hootsuite if you value larger teams managing many social profiles with approvals. Choose Semrush if you need marketing teams that want one platform for seo, ppc, and content.
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