Loomly alternatives

01Why people leave Loomly

02The alternatives, ranked by fit

1. Agency workflows

   RecurPostRecurPost

   RecurPost is listed from $9 and is aimed at agencies managing client accounts, teams needing client approvals and freelancers scheduling several profiles. That makes it a direct option if you’re leaving Loomly over cost but still need client-facing workflows. One Reddit commenter also recommended it after a Loomly price increase, though that is one user’s report, not a guarantee of predictable pricing.

   Trade-off: Check user limits and add-on costs before comparing totals.

   RecurPost reviewLoomly vs RecurPost
   7.4/10

   from
   $9/mo
2. Budget agency management

   MetricoolMetricool

   Metricool is listed from $20 and has a free plan. It fits agencies managing multiple client brands, teams replacing Hootsuite on a budget and solo marketers wanting free crossposting. If Loomly’s new bill is the problem, this gives you a lower listed entry point to compare; check the paid add-ons before assuming the advertised starting price covers your workflow.

   Trade-off: Several features sit behind paid add-ons.

   Metricool review
   7.4/10

   from
   $20/mofree plan
3. Low-cost scheduling

   PublerPubler

   Publer is listed from $4 with a free plan, and its listed value is aimed at creators, small teams and agencies scheduling across multiple accounts. The source describes that $4 price as annual billing, so compare the billing term as well as the headline price. It’s worth considering if Loomly’s cost is out of step with your scheduling needs.

   Trade-off: Check free-plan caps and extra-seat costs.

   Publer review
   7.5/10

   from
   $4/mofree plan
4. Solo and small teams

   BufferBuffer

   Buffer is listed from $5 and has a free plan. It suits solo creators managing a few channels, freelancers who want unlimited posts cheaply and small teams needing basic approval workflows. If you don’t need Loomly’s broader team setup, Buffer’s low listed entry price may be a simpler fit; calculate the cost across every channel and client account first.

   Trade-off: Costs can rise when you multiply channels across clients.

   Buffer review
   6.9/10

   from
   $5/mofree plan
5. Team collaboration

   HootsuiteHootsuite

   Hootsuite is listed from $99 and is aimed at teams managing social accounts together, using a unified inbox and needing approvals and reporting. It’s a fit if Loomly’s team workflow matters more than keeping the subscription low. The higher starting price makes it a poor default for a price-driven switch; compare the team features you’ll actually use.

   Trade-off: Skip it if per-seat cost is your main concern.

   Hootsuite review
   6.2/10

   from
   $99/mo
6. Publishing and engagement

   Sprout SocialSprout Social

   Sprout Social is listed from $79 and combines publishing and engagement for teams managing multiple profiles or shared workflows. Consider it if you’re leaving Loomly because your team needs more than scheduling. Its listed starting price is not the whole comparison: the source flags profile limits and rising per-seat costs as potential pain points.

   Trade-off: Profile limits and per-seat costs can sting.

   Sprout Social review
   7.0/10

   from
   $79/mo
7. Visual and creator campaigns

   LaterLater

   Later is listed from $18.75 and suits brands bundling scheduling with influencer campaigns, teams wanting a shoppable Link in Bio and agencies tracking creator ROI in one place. It may fit better than Loomly if those creator workflows are central to your social program. If you mainly need a scheduler, weigh whether the extra focus is useful before switching.

   Trade-off: The influencer marketplace and support draw Reddit criticism.

   Later review
   6.1/10

   from
   $18.75/mo

03Side by side

Tool	Score	From	Free plan	Best for
Loomly Loomly (current)	5.7	$49/mo	No	Teams wanting AI captions plus approvals
RecurPost RecurPost	7.4	$9/mo	No	Agencies managing client accounts
Metricool Metricool	7.4	$20/mo	Yes	Agencies managing multiple client brands
Publer Publer	7.5	$4/mo	Yes	Creators scheduling across a few accounts
Buffer Buffer	6.9	$5/mo	Yes	Solo creators managing a few channels
Hootsuite Hootsuite	6.2	$99/mo	No	Teams managing social accounts together
Sprout Social Sprout Social	7.0	$79/mo	No	Teams needing publishing and engagement together
Later Later	6.1	$18.75/mo	No	Brands bundling scheduling and influencer campaigns

Prices from each vendor's pricing page, checked Nov 6, 2026.