Comparison
Metricool vs Postiz
Metricool and Postiz are both popular social media tools. Here is how they compare on price, free plan and networks.
Side-by-side comparison
| Metricool | Postiz | Planifly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Starter from $20/month (yearly) or $25 monthly | Standard from $29/month (5 channels) | From $19/month |
| Free plan | Free: 1 brand, 20 scheduled posts per month, no LinkedIn or X | No | No |
| Free trial | None | 7 days | 7 days |
| Networks | 10 — Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bluesky, Pinterest, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Google Business Profile | 12 — X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, YouTube, Pinterest, Reddit, Telegram, Mastodon | 10 — Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Threads, Bluesky, Telegram |
| Telegram | No | Yes | Yes |
| YouTube | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Competitor prices read on their official pricing pages on November 2, 2026. They can change — check the competitor’s site before deciding.
Supported networks
Only on Metricool
Google Business Profile
On both
Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bluesky, Pinterest, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn
Only on Postiz
Reddit, Telegram, Mastodon
Metricool
An analytics-first tool that also schedules, with ads reporting for Meta, Google and TikTok.
Where Metricool shines
- Strong analytics and competitor tracking
- Ads reporting
- Free plan available
What to know before choosing Metricool
- X requires a paid add-on
- Free plan excludes LinkedIn and X
- No Telegram
Postiz
An open-source scheduler aimed at AI agents, with a self-hosting option.
Where Postiz shines
- Open source, can be self-hosted
- Around 30 channels
- MCP server and CLI for AI agents
What to know before choosing Postiz
- 5 channels on the $29 entry plan
- No free plan
- Self-hosting means running and updating the servers yourself
A third option: Planifly
- 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.
Plan a whole week of content in one sitting
Connect your accounts, write once, adapt per network and let Planifly publish at the right time.
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