Hootsuite alternative for Facebook Pages: what 5, 15 and 40 Pages cost
Last checked 1 November 2026
If you only post to Facebook and run several Pages, AutomatePage Trend Scheduler costs US$17, US$27 or US$47 a month for 5, 15 or 40 Pages. Tools that cover many networks often cost more at those sizes, but they do more too.
Monthly cost by number of Facebook Pages
| Tool | 5 Pages | 15 Pages | 40 Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| AutomatePage Trend Scheduler | $17 | $27 | $47 |
| Hootsuite, 1 user, annual billing | $99 | $199 | $199 |
| Metricool, monthly billing | $25 | $67 | $210 |
| Publer Professional, monthly | $20 | $56 | $144 |
| Buffer Essentials, monthly | $30 | $80 | $165 |
Prices are in US dollars from each company's public pricing page on 1 November 2026, before tax. Buffer's are worked out from its per-channel rates. Hootsuite's are per user, so a second person doubles the price. Prices change, so check each company's own page before you decide.
Where other tools are better
- Many networks: Hootsuite, Metricool, Publer and Buffer all cover several social networks. If you need Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn as your main channels, one of them will suit you better.
- Free plans: Metricool, Publer and Buffer have free plans. AutomatePage doesn't.
- Yearly discounts: Metricool, Publer and Buffer cost less if you pay yearly.
- Big teams: Hootsuite is built for larger teams, with per-user plans.
Where AutomatePage is better
- One flat price for many Facebook Pages.
- The Content radar, which shows posts doing far better than their Page normally does, across thousands of public Pages.
- Every plan has every feature, so there's nothing to upgrade to for a missing tool.
Which one should you pick?
If Facebook is your main channel and you run several Pages, try Trend Scheduler. If you have one Page, start with Meta's free tool: here's how to schedule in Meta Business Suite. If you post across many networks, a multi-network tool is the better fit.
Sources
Hootsuite plans, Metricool pricing, Publer plans and Buffer pricing.