Comparison · 2026
Hopper HQ vs SocialPilot
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.
Hopper HQ: Visual-first planner with Hashtag Explorer and per-channel pricing.
SocialPilot: Agency-oriented scheduler with white-label reports and tiered plans.
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Hopper HQ | SocialPilot |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $5/channel/mo annual | $20/mo (Essentials) |
| Pricing model | per-channel | tiered |
| Free plan | 14-day trial | 14-day trial |
| Platforms supported | 8 | 10 |
Platform Support
Hopper HQ supports 8 networks. SocialPilot supports 10 networks. They overlap on 8 networks. BulkPublish is included for context.
| Platform | Hopper HQ | SocialPilot |  BulkPublish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| X (Twitter) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TikTok | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| YouTube | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Threads | No | Yes | Yes |
| Bluesky | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Google Business Profile | No | Yes | 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 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 SocialPilot Wins
- Client management + white-label reports
- AI credits at every tier
- Bulk scheduling via CSV
- Long-running platform
Trade-offs
- Per-account ($4/mo) and per-user ($5/mo) add-on fees
- No free plan
- Inbox only on Standard+
Best For
- Hopper HQ: Small visual creators with a few channels
- SocialPilot: Agencies that want client management at a lower entry price
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