Dinopix vs Hootsuite
An honest side-by-side, so you can decide which suits your business. Hootsuite describes itself as:“Everything social. One place. Connected by AI.”
We make Dinopix, so read this with that in mind.
Everything here about Hootsuite comes from Hootsuite’s own website, checked on 16 October 2026. Products and prices change, so check their site before you decide, and tell us if anything here is out of date.
Pricing
Hootsuite
Published pricing
Per user a month, billed annually: Standard from $99, Professional $199 and Advanced $399 (in Australia A$129, A$279 and A$569); monthly billing costs more. Enterprise is custom. 14-day free trial, no free plan.
Dinopix
Published pricing
Free plan, then paid plans from US$15 (A$19) a month, billed monthly or annually. Prices are published, with no hidden fees. See every plan.
Side by side
| Feature | Hootsuite | Dinopix |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per user seat. Standard covers 10 social accounts; Professional and up are unlimited. | Plans by locations and businesses, not per seat; each plan includes a set number of users. |
| Review sites | Google Business Profile reviews in the Inbox since April 2026. Tracking across 300+ sites through Lumen, sold by demo. | Google, Facebook, Instagram, Trustpilot, ProductReview and Judge.me in one feed. |
| Replying to reviews | Reply to Google reviews in the Inbox. Facebook review replies are described through a separate ReviewTrackers account. | Replies publish to Google, Facebook, Instagram and Judge.me. Trustpilot and ProductReview replies are drafted in Dinopix, then posted on their site. |
| Social inbox | Comments and DMs from Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, X, TikTok and Threads on every plan; automated Instagram DMs. | Facebook and Instagram comments, plus Messenger and Instagram direct messages, in one inbox. Hide comments. No private replies yet. |
| AI replies | AI-powered smart replies and automated responses from the Professional plan. | AI reply drafts on every plan (5 a month on Free). Brand voice, and auto-reply by star rating with approval by email, from Starter. |
| Review requests | Not offered on their site. | Email review requests after an order is delivered, to every customer the same way. No SMS. An add-on on Growth, included from Scale. |
| Publishing | Scheduling, content calendar, listening and analytics. | Not offered: Dinopix does not schedule posts. |
| Contract | Monthly or annual; renews automatically, and if you cancel you pay for the rest of the term. | Monthly or annual billing, paid in advance. No minimum term published; change plan any time. |
Hootsuite suits
- Social media teams that plan, publish and report across many networks
- Teams that need WhatsApp, TikTok, LinkedIn or Threads messages in one inbox
- Large brands wanting enterprise listening and review tracking across hundreds of sites
Dinopix suits
- Businesses where reviews from several platforms matter as much as social comments
- Teams that want AI reply drafts on every plan rather than per-user pricing
- Stores that want review requests and order history alongside reviews
When Dinopix is the wrong choice
- You need post scheduling and social publishing: Dinopix doesn’t.
- You need WhatsApp, TikTok, LinkedIn or X messages: Dinopix covers Facebook and Instagram.
- You want reviews tracked across hundreds of sites through one enterprise contract.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hootsuite handle Google reviews?
Yes. Since April 2026 Hootsuite brings Google Business Profile reviews into its Inbox, where you can filter and reply to them. Its site does not offer review requests.
Can Dinopix replace Hootsuite for publishing?
No. Dinopix does not schedule or publish posts. Many teams use a publishing tool alongside a review tool.
How is the pricing different?
Hootsuite charges per user, from $99 (A$129 in Australia) a month billed annually on Standard. Dinopix prices by locations and businesses rather than per seat, and has a free plan.
Can I try Dinopix before deciding?
Yes. The free plan connects one Google listing and one Facebook page with its Instagram account, with no credit card.
Try Dinopix alongside it
The free plan connects one Google listing and one Facebook page with its Instagram account, with no credit card. Compare them on your own reviews before you decide.