Comparison · 2026
Hopper HQ vs Sked Social
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 September 2026.
Hopper HQ: Visual-first planner with Hashtag Explorer and per-channel pricing.
Sked Social: Australian-built platform with deep Instagram tooling and agency approvals.
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Hopper HQ | Sked Social |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $5/channel/mo annual | $59/mo (Launch) |
| Pricing model | per-channel | tiered |
| Free plan | 14-day trial | 14-day trial |
| Platforms supported | 8 | 10 |
Platform Support
Hopper HQ supports 8 networks. Sked Social supports 10 networks. They overlap on 7 networks. BulkPublish is included for context.
| Platform | Hopper HQ | Sked Social |  BulkPublish |
|---|---|---|---|
| X (Twitter) | |||
| TikTok | |||
| YouTube | |||
| Threads | - | ||
| Bluesky | - | ||
| Google Business Profile | - | ||
| Mastodon | - | - | |
| Discord | - | - | |
| Telegram | - | - | |
| Tumblr | - | - | |
| Snapchat | - |
Where Hopper HQ Wins
- Grid preview
- 9M-hashtag Hashtag Explorer
- Built-in image editor
- Native iOS + Android apps
Trade-offs
- Per-channel pricing scales fast past 5+ channels
- No multi-org workspaces
- No API
Where Sked Social Wins
- Instagram Stories with link stickers + shoppable tags
- Branded approval portal (no login)
- Unlimited users on every plan
- 24/7 human support including Zoom
Trade-offs
- Higher entry price than smaller schedulers
- Per-account add-on fees
- Snapchat is push-notification only
Best For
- Hopper HQ: Small visual creators with a few channels
- Sked Social: Visual-brand agencies needing Instagram-led publishing with client approvals
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), 3 posts/day, each to every channel
- Pro: $13.99/mo ($11.89/mo annual): 30 channels, 30 posts/day to every channel, 3 orgs
- Business: $39.99/mo ($33.99/mo annual): 75 channels, unlimited posts/day, 10 orgs