<b>Buffer vs Hootsuite: who owns the analytics</b>

<b>Buffer vs Hootsuite: who owns the analytics</b>

Both schedule fine. The split shows in reporting.

Buffer
✔ Clean per-post analytics, exportable PNG/PDF in two clicks
✔ Free plan keeps 3 channels alive forever
✖ No competitor benchmarking, ever

Hootsuite
✔ Industry benchmarks (you vs your vertical)
✔ Paid social + organic in one dashboard
✖ Reports gated behind the $249/mo Team tier

Pricing: Buffer $6/channel/mo. Hootsuite from $99/mo (1 user, 10 channels), real reporting at $249.

Best for: solo creators who want tidy numbers go Buffer; agencies proving ROI to clients pay for Hootsuite.

Pick Buffer if you publish and glance. Pick Hootsuite if a client asks 'how do we compare to rivals' and you need an answer.