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Hopper HQ alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Hopper HQ alternative for most people is Buffer (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of social media schedulers. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Up to 3 channels."

Hopper HQ compared with 7 alternatives: Later, Planoly, Publer, SocialPilot, Buffer and 2 more.

Hopper HQ is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5 per connected account / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). 5 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Hopper HQThis toolFree trial · from $5/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
LaterFree trial · from $18.75/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
PlanolyFree plan · from $14/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
PublerFree plan · from $4/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
SocialPilotFree trial · from $25.50/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
BufferFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Preview AppFree plan · from $6.67/moYesWeb, iOS
UNUMFree plan · from $5.25/moYesWeb, iOS

Price against what you get

Hopper HQ starts at $5 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 7 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Publer.

Later, SocialPilot and Buffer score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1k$2kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessHopper HQLaterPlanolyPublerSocialPilotBufferPreview AppUNUM

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of social media schedulers, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Hopper HQ

  1. Later

    Visual social media planner with link in bio and analytics

    • Later starts at $18.75 per month for up to 8 social profiles, billed annually.
    • Later also lists a browser extension.
    • Later also covers shared inbox.
    • Later does not cover templates, which Hopper HQ does.

    Suits: Creators and brands built around Instagram and TikTok

    Later vs Hopper HQLater pricing and details

  2. Planoly

    Visual social planner with link in bio and Instagram DM automation

    • Planoly starts at $14 per month (page defaults to annual billing; monthly-billing price not read).
    • Planoly has a free plan, which Hopper HQ lacks.
    • Planoly also covers online store.
    • Planoly does not cover reports, which Hopper HQ does.

    Suits: Solo creators planning an Instagram feed visually

    Planoly vs Hopper HQPlanoly pricing and details

  3. Publer

    Social media scheduler priced by connected accounts and members

    • Publer starts at $4 per month for 1 social account, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly).
    • Publer has a free plan, which Hopper HQ lacks.
    • Publer also lists a browser extension.
    • Publer does not cover templates, which Hopper HQ does.

    Suits: Solo creators who want one or two accounts for a few dollars a month

    Publer vs Hopper HQPubler pricing and details

  4. SocialPilot

    Social media scheduler for agencies and small teams, priced by plan

    • SocialPilot starts at $25.50 per month for up to 7 accounts, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • SocialPilot also lists a browser extension.
    • SocialPilot does not cover templates, which Hopper HQ does.

    Suits: Small agencies that want client approvals and branded reports at a flat price

    SocialPilot vs Hopper HQSocialPilot pricing and details

  5. Buffer

    Social media scheduler priced by the channel, with a free plan

    • Buffer starts at $5 per channel / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
    • Buffer has a free plan, which Hopper HQ lacks.
    • Buffer also lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Solo creators and small businesses posting to a handful of accounts

    Buffer vs Hopper HQBuffer pricing and details

  6. Preview App

    Instagram and TikTok feed planner with scheduling

    • Preview App starts at $6.67 per month, billed yearly.
    • Preview App has a free plan, which Hopper HQ lacks.
    • Preview App lists no Android app, which Hopper HQ has.
    • Preview App also covers video editing.

    Suits: Solo creators and small brands planning an Instagram grid

    Preview App vs Hopper HQPreview App pricing and details

  7. UNUM

    Visual social media planner with scheduling and AI tools

    • UNUM starts at $5.25 per month, yearly toggle ($7 billed monthly).
    • UNUM has a free plan, which Hopper HQ lacks.
    • UNUM lists no Android app, which Hopper HQ has.

    Suits: Creators who plan Instagram and TikTok visually

    UNUM vs Hopper HQUNUM pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Hopper HQ

  • Price scales with each connected social account: three accounts on Grow cost $15 a month billed annually.
  • Grow allows one user; team permissions and approvals need Scale.
  • There is no free plan, only a 14-day trial.
Hopper HQ pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Hopper HQ?

The alternatives to Hopper HQ in this directory are Later, Planoly, Publer, SocialPilot, Buffer, Preview App and UNUM. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Hopper HQ.

Is there a free alternative to Hopper HQ?

Yes. Planoly, Publer, Buffer, Preview App and UNUM have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.