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HootSuite vs Qualtrics XM Platform comparison

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

HootSuite
Ranking in Social CRM
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
Social Media Management Solutions (1st), Social Media Analytics Software (2nd)
Qualtrics XM Platform
Ranking in Social CRM
4th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
Customer Experience Management (1st), Survey Software (1st), Customer Feedback Management (1st), Product Management Software (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Social CRM category, the mindshare of HootSuite is 13.7%, up from 7.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Qualtrics XM Platform is 3.8%, down from 4.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Social CRM Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
HootSuite13.7%
Qualtrics XM Platform3.8%
Other82.5%
Social CRM
 

Featured Reviews

Calin Balaita - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Engineer at Wärtsilä
Consistent scheduling has amplified our global branding and simplified weekly content sharing
HootSuite does a good job at what it does, and I didn't have any issues with it. If I had to think about one thing that could make my experience even better, the interface on the iOS version could be a bit smoother and things could be more visible, but other than that, it works fine.
BJ
Market Research Manager at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Unified feedback has transformed member journey insights and now drives higher healthcare ratings
As easy as it was to connect our data sources with Qualtrics XM Platform, there were two or three out of the ten or so that we added that were a little bit trickier. Finding a way to get them in there and repeat the upload isn't always just Qualtrics XM Platform's fault. We have a lot of legacy platforms that we need to figure out how to make that work better. Having that work super smoothly and managing logins and some of that other stuff could always be a little bit easier and a little bit smoother. Admittedly, we could be better at providing the information, but that's something that could be improved.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"One of the best things about HootSuite is their clear UX design that is easy to navigate around the platform, and also to see the social media calendar of the clients, so we can see on which channel which post is going when and how the posts look."
"HootSuite has been truly useful and helpful in my organization because impressions have increased, there has been an increase in traffic, scheduling has become simpler, and approvals have been excellent."
"With the centralized place for us to manage all our customer conversations and all of our social media engagement, HootSuite has helped us save a lot of time."
"The best features HootSuite offers in my experience are the pipeline and the order status."
"I love the usability of HootSuite, and it is easy to learn; that is one of the great things."
"HootSuite has positively impacted my organization by reducing the man-hours needed for maintenance, our load to do a campaign has become shorter, so all our tasks resolve faster and can be done more efficiently."
"HootSuite has positively impacted my organization by helping us manage our content in a central location rather than having everything scattered everywhere."
"HootSuite is an easy way to get social media posts out, as you're able to upload and schedule posts in the future, which saves time and allows for the continuity of having the same post across various platforms."
"The solution has other extra features, like Stats iQ, Text iQ, and Predict iQ."
"Qualtrics XM Platform is the best in class not only just having a great survey tool, but also saying we're going to do more for you than just surveys."
"We can integrate data and run an algorithm."
"Qualtrics XM Platform has improved our ability to collect and analyze feedback efficiently, leading to more informed decision-making and better program management."
"The solution allows the development of multiple surveys based on the lifecycle"
"The tool's most valuable feature is its simplicity and standardization. The consistent look and feel across surveys make it easy to use and provide a sense of simplicity. Once I've navigated through it for one survey, I feel confident I can efficiently handle the next hundred surveys. The intuitive interface contributes to the overall ease of use."
"I have used SPSS Survey software, SurveyMonkey and SurveyGizmo, and this is the best software out there."
"AI-driven analytics in Qualtrics XM Platform is very useful for scenarios involving text analysis, as it automatically creates topics and categories, performs sentiment analysis, and provides summaries similar to Amazon reviews, making it widely accepted by clients for its meaningful insights."
 

Cons

"I advise against using Hootsuite."
"Before choosing HootSuite, I evaluated the sales team, which is acceptable, but I need the legal team, the finance team, and integration about the pipeline, which is not very good."
"There are a few issues with it being somewhat glitchy and the timeline not showing up consistently as of recently, but overall, it is a great product."
"Bulk scheduling."
"I think HootSuite can be improved with a better user interface."
"HootSuite can be improved regarding their summarized AI brand sentiment."
"Sometimes the suggestions or the content suggestions that the OwlyWriter AI gives are not up to the mark that we want."
"The pricing would be great if it were free. It costs $99 per month, which is quite expensive."
"Qualtrics XM Platform is a powerful platform, but some advanced reporting and dashboard customization features can have a learning curve for new users."
"It is not easy to implement."
"Sometimes, a lot of emails bounce back during email distribution."
"I am not rating it higher because advanced configuration can be complex, reporting customization has a learning curve, and pricing and licensing need careful governance."
"The solution is expensive. It needs to improve the server builder, which can help it do impressive research. When I mention that the server builder can improve, I'm referring to the ease of performing tasks like implicit association testing. While it's possible to do these tasks in Delighted by Qualtrics, it's not as straightforward to create them. Additionally, there are different tiers of features based on the payment plan. As a collaborator, I may not completely oversee all the features available."
"Certain limitations could be addressed in the product. For example, when implementing surveys for diverse product ranges or categories, the platform needs help to adjust questions based on user responses dynamically."
"I suggest to the Delighted by Qualtrics development or R & D team to consider incorporating advanced AI capabilities into their platform. In the current trend where AI is being integrated into various tools, introducing features that enable users to generate surveys efficiently through conversational interfaces or minimal instructions would be a significant advancement."
"I wish that the progress bar was more prominent."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"​I have only used the free versions.​"
"Pricing depends upon the different kinds of use cases."
"Some clients felt that this product was expensive when the sales team tried to sell it to them."
"We need to pay a yearly licensing fee for Qualtrics Customer XM, which is expensive."
"Delighted by Qualtrics is more expensive than the competitor solutions"
"The solution is fairly expensive, but it would be money well spent."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
20%
Outsourcing Company
13%
Educational Organization
9%
Media Company
7%
University
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise10
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with HootSuite?
I think HootSuite can be improved with a better user interface. I believe it could be a little clearer on the instructions.
What is your primary use case for HootSuite?
My main use case for HootSuite is marketing towards social media. A specific example of how I used HootSuite for my marketing is that I posted social media content for my law firm. HootSuite helped...
What advice do you have for others considering HootSuite?
My advice to others looking into using HootSuite is to check it out, try it out, and see if it works for you. I gave this product a rating of 8.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Delighted by Qualtrics?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing was that it was not cheap, but it wasn't crazy expensive. We looked at it and our finance people looked at it and said that based on the benefi...
What needs improvement with Delighted by Qualtrics?
Regarding the negative aspects, I believe there are some points that could still be improved in Qualtrics XM Platform. The integration with WhatsApp has not been provisioned. We have to partner wit...
What is your primary use case for Delighted by Qualtrics?
I am using Qualtrics XM Platform mainly to capture customer feedback and customer surveys of the service we provide. It gives a dashboard to view and monitor the CSI score. If the scoring is less, ...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Delighted by Qualtrics, Qualtrics Customer XM, Qualtrics Core XM,
 

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Sample Customers

Vega, TicketLeap, Radio Italia, The PureMatter Agency, Kiva, The Vancouver Canucks
Aetna, 1 800 Contacts, GE
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