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Brandwatch vs HootSuite comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Brandwatch
Ranking in Social Media Analytics Software
1st
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HootSuite
Ranking in Social Media Analytics Software
2nd
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
Social CRM (4th), Social Media Management Solutions (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Social Media Analytics Software category, the mindshare of Brandwatch is 29.0%, up from 26.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HootSuite is 18.0%, up from 13.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Social Media Analytics Software
 

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Anish Bajracharya - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient management of social media campaigns while noting pricing challenges
If you are into social media marketing or any other digital media, then you should have knowledge of HootSuite because it is the industry standard that has been helping industry professionals. It makes life easier and somehow lowers stress, which is why I would recommend HootSuite It saves me…
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
15%
University
11%
Retailer
9%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
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What do you like most about HootSuite?
HootSuite has an AI engine to suggest trending topics related to our business. The engine works really well and comes up with excellent suggestions for more posts.
What needs improvement with HootSuite?
Would you say there are any areas that still could be improved? Can they make it better in some ways?
What is your primary use case for HootSuite?
If you are into social media marketing or any other digital media, then you should have knowledge of HootSuite because it is the industry standard that has been helping industry professionals. It m...
 

Also Known As

Crimson Hexagon, Brandwatch Analytics
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Sample Customers

Manchester Central, Meat 2.0, Thinketers+BWT, Virgin Holidays, BBC, Samsung
Vega, TicketLeap, Radio Italia, The PureMatter Agency, Kiva, The Vancouver Canucks