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Hookest

Find and analyze short-form video hooks through a searchable library and AI assistants.

Sources checked Sep 24

Pricing: The hook library and trend radar are free. Pro costs $9 per month and adds competitor listening and MCP access; public API plans have separate credit allowances. Official source 1 ↗ · Official source 2 ↗
Available as: The MCP server works with compatible assistants, including Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini. Official source 1 ↗
Primary group: Marketing & Sales

What it does

Hookest connects its hook library to AI assistants for conversational discovery, analysis, and trend research.

Searchable hook library. Search by keyword, caption, or creator and filter by category to research video openings. Official source 1 ↗
AI assistant connection. Ask a compatible assistant to find niche hooks, analyze examples, or compare styles. Official source 1 ↗
Competitor monitoring. Monitor public Instagram content and receive alerts about rising hooks. Official source 1 ↗
Developer API. Integrate hook search, predictions, and result webhooks into another product. Official source 1 ↗

$0Ongoing free plan

Hook library and trend radar; no card needed. Official source 1 ↗

$9Per month

Adds competitor listening and the MCP server; cancel anytime. Official source 1 ↗

$29Per month

1,000 API credits monthly, API keys, webhook, prediction and hook library. Official source 1 ↗

$99Per month

5,000 API credits monthly with prediction and hook library access. Official source 1 ↗

$299Per month

25,000 API credits monthly with prediction and hook library access. Official source 1 ↗

API top-ups cost $5 per 100 credits, require an API plan, and do not expire. Official source 1 ↗

Upgrading from Pro to an API plan replaces the subscription, charges the remaining-month difference, and keeps Pro benefits. Official source 1 ↗

The free plan covers the hook library and trend radar; competitor listening and MCP require Pro. Official source 1 ↗

Research opening ideas for short-form content by asking an AI assistant to compare hooks in a niche. Official source 1 ↗

Instagram-only competitor listening. Competitor listening currently covers Instagram; TikTok tracking is on the roadmap. Official source 1 ↗