Buffer vs Hootsuite: What are the differences?

Developers describe Buffer as "The easiest way to schedule tweets, Facebook posts and more". Buffer helps you manage multiple social media accounts at once. Quickly schedule content from anywhere on the web, collaborate with team members, and analyze rich statistics on how your posts perform. On the other hand, Hootsuite is detailed as "A social media management platform". It manages all your social media in one place. From finding prospects to serving customers, it helps you do more with your social media. The system's user interface takes the form of a dashboard, and supports social network integrations.

Buffer and Hootsuite can be categorized as "Social Media" tools.

According to the StackShare community, Buffer has a broader approval, being mentioned in 129 company stacks & 50 developers stacks; compared to Hootsuite, which is listed in 12 company stacks and 4 developer stacks.