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HootSuite vs Qualtrics XM Platform comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
Social Media Management Solutions (2nd), Social Media Analytics Software (2nd)
Qualtrics XM Platform
Ranking in Social CRM
5th
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 (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Social CRM category, the mindshare of HootSuite is 10.3%, down from 13.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Qualtrics XM Platform is 4.3%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Social CRM Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
HootSuite10.3%
Qualtrics XM Platform4.3%
Other85.4%
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

"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."
"The best features HootSuite offers in my experience are the pipeline and the order status."
"HootSuite has an AI engine to suggest trending topics related to our business. The engine works really well and comes up with excellent suggestions for more posts."
"HootSuite has positively impacted my organization quite significantly because we have seen a rise in applications, and I think we won an award for the best branding use of this technology."
"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."
"HootSuite has positively impacted my organization by making it easy for us to post our socials without having to add staff."
"HootSuite has positively impacted my organization by helping us manage our content in a central location rather than having everything scattered everywhere."
"I have used SPSS Survey software, SurveyMonkey and SurveyGizmo, and this is the best software out there."
"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."
"The solution is very simple to use."
"We can integrate data and run an algorithm."
"The tool's most valuable feature is its setup process. I find it intuitive, especially regarding tasks like randomization and survey logic. Delighted by Qualtrics is intuitive compared to many competitors, which justifies its price."
"Its flexibility allows for easy adjustments to subscriptions, which contributes to user satisfaction"
"Workflows are very powerful. There are a lot of good things, but I feel workflows are the best."
"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."
 

Cons

"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."
"Sometimes we received emails that due to some reasons, posts were not shared automatically. This was also one of the reasons why we left HootSuite."
"I advise against using Hootsuite."
"The company should reduce the pricing to make it easier for companies to deploy to larger social teams."
"I think HootSuite can be improved with a better user interface."
"However, sometimes the admin dashboard and the backend panel can be a bit slow and clunky, so it could improve in terms of speed and managing its load."
"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."
"HootSuite can be improved regarding their summarized AI brand sentiment."
"The process of creating, updating, and importing participants needs to be more flexible"
"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."
"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."
"It needs to focus more on broader CX programs and customer experience."
"The building performance of Qualtrics XM Platform for back-end builders can be improved, as it has been a bit slow."
"On the negative side of Qualtrics XM Platform, I see that there could be improvements."
"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."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
20%
Outsourcing Company
10%
University
9%
Media Company
8%
University
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Insurance Company
7%
 

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 Business12
Midsize Enterprise2
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
Find out what your peers are saying about HootSuite vs. Qualtrics XM Platform and other solutions. Updated: August 2026.
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