Tweetdeck: The three best alternatives

We present the best alternatives to Tweetdeck in this practical tip.

1. TweetDeck alternative: Hootsuite

Hootsuite is a very extensive dashboard that you can use to control more than just Twitter.

Social networks: In addition to Twitter, you control your accounts on Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, Instagram, Tumblr or YouTube.
Features: Plan your posts and publish them exactly when your target group is online. With various search streams, you also have a full view of all networks, since every post or tweet on Hootsuite reaches you. Hootsuite is also available as an Android app.
Price: In the free version you can manage up to 3 networks. You have to do without team members. You can get the Pro version from EUR 9.99 a month, which can be individually expanded.

The Tweetcaster app is a free Tweetdeck alternative for your smartphone.

Social networks: The app organizes Twitter and Facebook for you. You will not only receive incoming notifications, but also streams you have created yourself.
Features: You choose third-party providers such as link shorteners yourself. The filter settings of the app also help you to keep the flow of information in check.
Price: The app is available as a free download for your iPhone or Android smartphone.

The Yoono browser and smartphone app helps you to keep an eye on your friends' updates.

Social networks: In addition to Twitter, Yoono also supports Facebook, Flickr, LinkedIn, Foursquare, FriendFeed and YouTube.
Features: The app is particularly easy to use. In addition to social networks, you also add chats.
Price: Yonoo is available as a download for Windows, Mac and Linux. The browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox are particularly useful.

We'll also give you 5 tips for using Hootsuite effectively and give you expert tricks for Twitter.