Twitter platform
Multiple columns of tweets.
Free software.
You can schedule tweets.
Keyword searches can be saved.
Your tweet cannot be edited.
Customization is very limited.
TweetDeck is one of the two most popular free programs for managing your X timeline. It was so popular that Twitter acquired it in May 2011 and continues to develop it as an X client.
X websites and apps only display a single column of tweets, which results in a slow reading experience. Therefore, many people prefer to use a standalone X client such as TweetDeck as their primary way of viewing tweets.
TweetDeck allows you to set groups of people to follow and displays your tweet feed or stream in multiple rows and columns, so you can view multiple tweets at once.
TweetDeck also allows you to save keyword searches and view them in one of many column displays. In the other columns, you can view a stream of tweets from the groups you set up, tweets containing the hashtags you want to follow, and feeds from other X accounts.
TweetDeck requires a free software download. It also works with most major mobile operating systems.
02/03Hut Suite
You can schedule posts.
Amazing analysis.
Excellent customer service.
No download required.
Boring layout.
You must pay to use some apps.
Hootsuite is one of the two top free clients for managing X. Unlike TweetDeck, Hootsuite does not require downloading software because it is an Internet-based X client, which means it can be accessed on all web browsers.
Like TweetDeck, Hootsuite displays your subscribed tweets in columns or lists for quick viewing. This quick view feature allows you to view multiple streams of tweets simultaneously and interact with them in a more powerful way.
As with most X clients or dashboards, you can retweet, reply, direct message, follow, or unfollow via the drop-down menu or icon next to any tweet.
One of the best things about Hootsuite is that it can manage more than just X timeline. From the same dashboard window, Hootsuite can also manage your feeds and profiles on Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social networks. In addition to the X client, Hootsuite is also a social media client.
Hootsuite's basic service is free, but it also offers a premium monthly subscription for those who need to manage more than three social media accounts, or if you need multiple users to manage your social media accounts.
03 out of 03Twitter is great
Optimized for macOS.
GIFs can be added to posts.
Features are limited on iOS.
Twitterrific is an X dashboard service optimized for macOS. It also manages tweets on iPhone and iPad.
On both operating systems, you can choose a light or dark theme and upload media to X. On macOS, you can customize fonts and view multiple X timelines simultaneously.
The mobile version is free, as is the ad-supported desktop software.
