Comparison · 2026
Flick vs Hootsuite
Pricing, supported platforms, strengths, and best-fit use cases, side by side.
Note: Pricing and features were sourced from each vendor's official site; verify current pricing directly. Last reviewed October 2026.
Flick: UK hashtag-research tool that grew into an Instagram scheduler with AI.
Hootsuite: Established all-in-one with broad integration catalog and unified inbox.
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Flick | Hootsuite |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | £11/mo (Solo, billed yearly) | $99/mo (billed annually) |
| Pricing model | tiered | tiered |
| Free plan | 7-day trial | 14-day trial |
| Platforms supported | 4 | 8 |
Platform Support
Flick supports 4 networks. Hootsuite supports 8 networks. They overlap on 4 networks. BulkPublish is included for context.
| Platform | Flick | Hootsuite |  BulkPublish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| X (Twitter) | No | Yes | Yes |
| TikTok | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| YouTube | No | Yes | Yes |
| Threads | No | Yes | Yes |
| Bluesky | No | No | Yes |
| No | Yes | Yes | |
| Google Business Profile | No | No | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Mastodon | No | No | Yes |
| Discord | No | No | Yes |
| Telegram | No | No | Yes |
| Tumblr | No | No | Yes |
| Snapchat | No | No | Yes |
Where Flick Wins
- Hashtag research is a first-class feature, not a bolt-on
- AI assistant tuned to your brand voice
- Cheap solo tier
- Instagram Posts and Reels scheduling
Trade-offs
- Only four networks
- GBP pricing, so the USD cost moves with the exchange rate
- Analytics covers Instagram only
- No free plan
Where Hootsuite Wins
- Decade-plus of platform maturity
- Broad app integration catalog
- Strong team workflows
- Insights add-on for listening
Trade-offs
- No free plan
- Pricing climbs fast with team size
- Listening is an add-on
Best For
- Flick: Instagram creators who want hashtag research bundled with scheduling
- Hootsuite: Mid-size teams that want broad integrations
Considering Both? Try BulkPublish
BulkPublish covers 15 platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok, YouTube, Threads, Bluesky, Pinterest, Google Business Profile, LinkedIn, Mastodon, Discord, Telegram, Tumblr, and Snapchat) with flat-rate pricing. Pro at $13.99/mo includes 30 channels and 3 organizations; Business at $39.99/mo includes 75 channels and 10 organizations. A full REST API ships on every plan, including the free tier.
- Free: 3 channels (1 per platform; X via pay-as-you-go credits), 1 post/day, each to every channel
- Pro: $13.99/mo ($11.89/mo annual): 30 channels, 30 posts/day to every channel except X, 3 orgs
- Business: $39.99/mo ($33.99/mo annual): 75 channels, unlimited posts/day except X, 10 orgs