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Hookest vs Exploreel

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Hookest compared with Exploreel
DetailHookest logo HookestExploreel logo Exploreel
What it doesViral hooks library for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts Instagram Reel ideas from what's working now
StageStartup MVP
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS Not given
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 Not given
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
  • Niche outlier feed showing Reels that beat their account's usual views
  • Hook breakdown showing the first 3 seconds and exact words used
  • WhatsApp delivery with ideas, hooks, outlines and best posting times
  • Idea boards to save and plan Reels in advance
  • Festival and event calendar with angles from past years
  • Trending audio tracker for rising audio in your niche
  • Competitor tracker with alerts on breakout content
  • Chrome side-panel to see outlier scores while browsing
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
  • Focuses on outliers that beat their own account's baseline instead of just big accounts
  • Delivers ideas on WhatsApp with no dashboard needed
  • Includes planned originality check to avoid copying others too closely
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 checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)200
Citation Flow (Majestic)310
Referring domains (Majestic)780

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