A guide to noteworthy client tools
There are many types ofsocial media management tools.
The most useful X (formerly Twitter) management tool is called a client or dashboard.
Also, some X client tools allow you to manage other social media networks and services.
Increasingly, X is making changes to its site to make it more useful.
Still, the X homepage isn’t as powerful as the top independent X clients listed in this article.
X Pro
Multiple columns of tweets.
you’ve got the option to schedule tweets.
Can save keyword searches.
Can’t edit your tweets.
TweetDeck was originally free, but you’ll have to pay for a subscription for X Pro.
The X website and app display only one column of tweets, which makes for a slower reading experience.
It also lets you save keyword searches and view them in one of many column displays.
Hootsuite
you’ve got the option to schedule posts.
Must pay to use some apps.
Hootsuite is one of the top two free clients for managing X.
One of the best things about Hootsuite is that it can manage more than your X timelines.
Hootsuite is a social media client in addition to an X client.
Twitterrific
Optimized for macOS.
Manages tweets on iOS.
Can add GIFs to posts.
Limited functionality on iOS.
Twitterrific is an X dashboard service that is optimized for macOS.
It also manages tweets on iPhones and iPads.
On both operating systems, you might choose a light or dark theme and upload media to X.
On the macOS, you’re able to customize fonts and view multiple X timelines at once.
The mobile version is free, as is the ad-supported desktop software.
