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Hookest vs WhatToWatch

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Hookest compared with WhatToWatch
DetailHookest logo HookestWhatToWatch logo WhatToWatch
What it doesViral hooks library for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts Your personal watchlist, powered by AI
StageStartup Not given
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 Free plan includes unlimited tracking, browser extension, Schedule and AI Smart Pick. Plus plan is $1.99/mo with more AI tokens. Premium plan is $5/mo for more AI tokens, daily digest and priority support.
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
  • Unlimited tracking
  • Browser extension
  • AI Smart Pick recommendations
  • Schedule feature
  • Sync across multiple platforms
  • Daily digest
  • Priority support
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
  • Powered by AI for smart recommendations
  • Syncs across Netflix, Prime, Plex and more
  • Free plan with unlimited tracking
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 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)206
Citation Flow (Majestic)3125
Referring domains (Majestic)7848

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