Alternatives

The best Metricool alternatives in 2026

An analytics-first tool that also schedules, with ads reporting for Meta, Google and TikTok. If it no longer fits your needs or budget, here are 9 alternatives, starting with Planifly.

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Why people look for a Metricool alternative

  • X requires a paid add-on
  • Free plan excludes LinkedIn and X
  • No Telegram

9 alternatives to Metricool

  1. 1. Planifly

    Unlimited scheduled posts, 10 networks and a French and English interface.

    From $19/month

    • Unlimited scheduled posts on every plan — no per-post quota.
    • 10 networks, including TikTok Direct Post, YouTube, Pinterest, Threads, Bluesky and Telegram.
    • 7-day free trial; in Africa the trial starts without a card and plans can be paid in FCFA with mobile money.
    • Interface in French and English, with iOS and Android apps.
    • Connects to ChatGPT and other AI assistants (MCP) to draft and schedule posts from a conversation.
    Full comparison with Planifly

  2. 2. Buffer

    A simple, long-established scheduler priced per connected channel.

    Starting price
    Essentials from $5/month per channel (billed yearly)
    Free plan
    Free forever: 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel
    Networks
    11
    • Very simple interface
    • Generous free plan to get started
    • Supports Google Business Profile and Mastodon
    Compare Buffer and Metricool

  3. 3. Hootsuite

    An enterprise-grade suite for large teams: publishing, listening, ads and reporting.

    Starting price
    Standard from $99/month (billed yearly)
    Free plan
    No
    Networks
    8
    • Very complete feature set
    • Social listening and advanced reporting
    • Many third-party integrations
    Compare Hootsuite and Metricool

  4. 4. Later

    A visual planner born on Instagram, popular with creators and brands.

    Starting price
    Starter from $18.75/month (billed yearly)
    Free plan
    No
    Networks
    8
    • Visual feed planning
    • Link-in-bio tool
    • Supports Snapchat
    Compare Later and Metricool

  5. 5. Sprout Social

    A premium platform for marketing teams, with deep analytics and a unified inbox.

    Starting price
    Essentials from $79 per seat/month (yearly) or $99 monthly
    Free plan
    No
    Networks
    8
    • Excellent reporting
    • Unified social inbox
    • Long trial without a card
    Compare Sprout Social and Metricool

  6. 6. Agorapulse

    A social media suite focused on inbox management and team collaboration.

    Starting price
    Standard from $79 per user/month (yearly) or $99 monthly
    Free plan
    Limited free plan
    Networks
    11
    • Powerful social inbox
    • Team workflows
    • Supports Reddit and Google Business Profile
    Compare Metricool and Agorapulse

  7. 7. Postiz

    An open-source scheduler aimed at AI agents, with a self-hosting option.

    Starting price
    Standard from $29/month (5 channels)
    Free plan
    No
    Networks
    12
    • Open source, can be self-hosted
    • Around 30 channels
    • MCP server and CLI for AI agents
    Compare Metricool and Postiz

  8. 8. Swello

    A French social media tool for small teams and agencies.

    Starting price
    Medium from €19/month (billed yearly)
    Free plan
    Free forever: 5 profiles, 40 scheduled posts per month
    Networks
    7
    • French company and support
    • Free plan
    • Simple interface
    Compare Metricool and Swello

  9. 9. Planable

    A collaboration-first tool built around content review and client approval.

    Starting price
    Basic from $33 per workspace/month
    Free plan
    Free: 50 posts in total (not monthly)
    Networks
    9
    • Excellent approval workflow
    • Unlimited users per workspace
    • Agency-friendly
    Compare Metricool and Planable

Competitor prices read on their official pricing pages on November 2, 2026. They can change — check the competitor’s site before deciding.

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