Metricool alternatives

01Why people leave Metricool

02The alternatives, ranked by fit

1. Agency multi-account scheduling

   PublerPubler

   Publer is the closest fit if you want an affordable scheduler for several accounts: it is listed from $4 per month with a free plan, and its best-fit use cases include agency multi-account scheduling. A commenter in a Reddit thread also suggested it as an affordable alternative. Compare its free-plan caps and extra-seat costs before moving client accounts.

   Trade-off: Free-plan caps and extra-seat costs can change the total.

   Publer reviewMetricool vs Publer
   7.5/10

   from
   $4/mofree plan
2. Agency client approvals

   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 stronger candidate if the agency side of Metricool feels messy. Its listed strengths are workflow-oriented, but check user limits and add-on costs before deciding it is cheaper for your setup.

   Trade-off: Check user limits and add-on costs first.

   RecurPost reviewMetricool vs RecurPost
   7.4/10

   from
   $9/mo
3. Solo creators, few channels

   BufferBuffer

   Buffer is listed from $5 with a free plan and suits solo creators managing a few channels or freelancers who want inexpensive unlimited posts. It is a straightforward alternative if Metricool’s broader toolset and add-ons are more than you need. A Reddit commenter also said Buffer’s free plan includes an API and connects three social platforms.

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

   Buffer reviewMetricool vs Buffer
   6.9/10

   from
   $5/mofree plan
4. Teams needing a unified inbox

   HootsuiteHootsuite

   Hootsuite is listed from $99 and is aimed at teams managing accounts together, especially those needing a unified inbox, approvals, and reporting. It may fit if Metricool’s agency interface is the problem and team workflows matter more than the monthly starting price. The comparison positions it as a broad team toolkit, not a budget replacement.

   Trade-off: Its $99 starting price makes it a poor fit if cost is the concern.

   Hootsuite reviewMetricool vs Hootsuite
   6.2/10

   from
   $99/mo
5. Publishing and engagement teams

   Sprout SocialSprout Social

   Sprout Social is listed from $79 and combines publishing and engagement for teams managing many profiles or shared workflows. Consider it if Metricool’s workflow limits are more important than finding the cheapest scheduler. The comparison flags profile limits and rising per-seat costs, so price the actual team and profile count before switching.

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

   Sprout Social review
   7.0/10

   from
   $79/mo
6. Visual and influencer campaigns

   LaterLater

   Later is listed from $18.75 and fits brands bundling scheduling with influencer campaigns, shoppable Link in Bio, or creator ROI tracking. It is a different direction from Metricool if campaign and creator work matter more than a general scheduling setup. The comparison notes that Reddit users have criticized its influencer marketplace and support.

   Trade-off: Reddit users have criticized its marketplace and support.

   Later reviewMetricool vs Later
   6.1/10

   from
   $18.75/mo
7. Teams wanting AI captions

   LoomlyLoomly

   Loomly is listed from $49 and is aimed at teams wanting AI captions and approvals. It could suit a team leaving Metricool because its approval needs matter more than keeping the lowest bill. But the comparison says agencies may need plans at $65 or more, and Reddit users report price hikes of 300–800% since 2025.

   Trade-off: Higher plans and reported price hikes make costs uncertain.

   Loomly review
   5.7/10

   from
   $49/mo
8. Instagram-first visual planning

   PlanolyPlanoly

   Planoly is listed from $14 with a free plan and suits solo creators planning one social set, especially those focused on visual feed planning or selling digital products. It is worth considering if Metricool’s broader agency setup is unnecessary for your work. The comparison warns that Starter is limited to one set; get a quote for higher tiers.

   Trade-off: Starter is limited to one set; higher-tier pricing is not listed.

   Planoly review
   6.2/10

   from
   $14/mofree plan

03Side by side

Tool	Score	From	Free plan	Best for
Metricool Metricool (current)	7.4	$20/mo	Yes	Agencies managing multiple client brands
Publer Publer	7.5	$4/mo	Yes	Creators scheduling across a few accounts
RecurPost RecurPost	7.4	$9/mo	No	Agencies managing client 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
Loomly Loomly	5.7	$49/mo	No	Teams wanting AI captions plus approvals
Planoly Planoly	6.2	$14/mo	Yes	Solo creators planning one social set

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