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Hookest vs CueHQ

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Hookest compared with CueHQ
DetailHookest logo HookestCueHQ logo CueHQ
What it doesViral hooks library for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts Social listening tool that finds posts asking for what you sell and drafts replies in your voice
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS US
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree plan includes hook library, weekly hook radar, viral hook scoring and downloads. Pro plan: $9/month with competitor listening and MCP server. Public API plans: Builder $29/month (1,000 credits), Growth $99/month (5,000 credits), Scale $299/month (25,000 credits). Additional credits available at Free: 14 cues to try CueHQ, 1 cue per day, no card needed. Daily: $19 per brand per month with 20 units daily allowance. Every 6 hours (most popular): $39 per brand per month with 60 units daily allowance. Hourly: $79 per brand per month with 120 units daily allowance. Add-ons: Competitor tracking $
Key features
  • Free hook video library with 1000+ viral hooks
  • Platform-specific tracking for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts
  • Weekly trending hooks list
  • Hooks organized by category including health, food, cars, fashion, beauty, electronics, technology, business, sports, travel, education, music and finance
  • Viral hook scoring system
  • Virality prediction API
  • Hook library API access
  • Webhooks for API predictions
  • Competitor listening tool
  • Free hook generator tools for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube
  • Scans Reddit, X, YouTube and TikTok for relevant conversations
  • Scores posts for fit and timing before they trend
  • Drafts replies trained on your writing style
  • Multiple voice tones for replies
  • Manual posting only - never auto-posts
  • Daily, Every 6 hours, or Hourly scan cadences
  • iOS and Android app with real-time alerts
  • Cuederator Discord and Telegram bot add-on
  • Unit-based allowance system with flexible overage
What makes it different
  • Free forever hook library with daily updates of trending formats
  • Separate platform analytics showing what works on each social media platform
  • AI-powered virality scoring for video hooks
  • Downloadable MP4 transitional hook clips ready to use in videos
  • Finds early trending conversations before competitors, not after they trend
  • You stay in control - drafts only, never auto-posting to social platforms
  • All platforms included on every plan - no platform restrictions
  • Transparent pricing with no contracts or setup fees
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)32 +1 (up) since last check3 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)200
Citation Flow (Majestic)3112
Referring domains (Majestic)781

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