HashtagsForLikes vs SmartMetrics

HashtagsForLikes provides hashtag research and campaign tools for Instagram and TikTok creators. The service says its index includes more than 50 million hashtags across 15 niches. Each hashtag receives a difficulty score from 0 to 100 based on post volume and engagement concentration, while weekly growth tracking highlights tags gaining momentum. Campaign Manager stores named hashtag sets for reuse, and public Instagram profile analysis can show tags used by top posts. Pro adds AI suggestions based on a post description or uploaded image. The scheduler supports composing posts for Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, but publishing takes place through each platform’s native app. The free plan offers 10 searches per day and five saved campaigns. Pro costs $19/month; Agency costs $49/month and adds team seats, unlimited profile tracking, white-label CSV reports, API access, and a dedicated account manager. A seven-day trial is listed. HashtagsForLikes says it does not collect or store account credentials, follower lists, private messages, or social content. Subscriptions can be cancelled in account settings at the billing period’s end, without prorating unused time.

SmartMetrics provides Instagram account and hashtag analytics for brands and agencies through web access and an API. Account reports visualize more than 30 measures across accounts, posts, and stories, including audience demographics and geography, engagement, reach, and impressions. Hashtag tracking covers daily post updates, performance, sentiment, top posts, and related hashtags. The service also tracks brand mentions in real time and lets users respond from one place. Reports can be exported as PDF or CSV, charts as images, and shared through a secret link. Agency tools include scheduled and white-label reports, shared online reports, goals, and smart alerts. Its documented API uses key-based authentication over HTTPS; account analytics require authorization through Facebook. Plans start at $9 a month for up to three accounts, with hashtags counting toward the profile limit. A 14-day trial does not require a credit card, but the account is put on hold afterward unless the user subscribes.