Hootsuite alternative for a solo account or a small team
For one to a dozen accounts, Timalio is far cheaper than Hootsuite: $1.99 per account against a $99 monthly floor that covers up to 10 accounts and a single seat, each extra seat billed on top.
The floor that makes Hootsuite expensive for a small setup
Hootsuite’s Standard plan is priced per seat, not per account: $99 a month buys one seat and up to 10 social accounts, and every extra teammate who needs access is another $99. Approval workflows only exist on the Advanced plan, at $399 a month.
| Accounts | Timalio | Hootsuite Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.99 | $99.00 (1 seat, up to 10 accounts included) |
| 5 | $9.95 | $99.00 |
| 10 | $19.90 | $99.00 |
Hootsuite’s per-account price only starts to look reasonable once a single seat is actually managing close to 10 accounts. Below that, most of the $99 is unused capacity.
Where Timalio wins for a small team
- Unlimited reviewers, included. Hootsuite’s approval step needs the $399 Advanced plan; Timalio includes it at $1.99.
- No seat pricing. Every teammate can read, post or review without adding to the bill: only connected accounts are billed.
- No 10-account bundle to buy into. One LinkedIn account costs $1.99, not a share of $99.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Hootsuite $99 even for a single account?
Hootsuite Standard is priced per seat, and one seat already includes up to 10 social accounts: so the $99 does not shrink for a smaller setup. Timalio bills the account, not the seat: $1.99 whether it is one account or ten.
Does Timalio have Hootsuite’s listening and analytics tools?
Not yet. Timalio’s current strength is scheduling, approval and per-network rules: not social listening or deep analytics.
Sources
- Hootsuite Standard, one seat, up to 10 social accounts, $99/month; Advanced (approvals) $399/month : https://www.hootsuite.com/plans (17/09/2026)