Comparison · 2026
Hookle vs Planly
Pricing, supported platforms, strengths, and best-fit use cases — side by side.
Note: Pricing and features were sourced from each vendor's official site; verify current pricing directly. Last reviewed May 2026.
Hookle — Mobile-first scheduler with the cheapest annual price in the category.
Planly — Instagram-and-short-form-video scheduler with built-in media editing.
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Hookle | Planly |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $7.99/mo monthly ($3.99 annual) | $15/mo monthly ($10 annual) Individual |
| Pricing model | tiered | tiered |
| Free plan | Yes | 14-day trial |
| Platforms supported | 8 | 10 |
Platform Support
Hookle supports 8 networks. Planly supports 10 networks. They overlap on 7. BulkPublish is included for context.
| Platform | Hookle | Planly |  BulkPublish |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| X (Twitter) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| TikTok | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| YouTube | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Threads | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluesky | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mastodon | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Google Business Profile | ✓ | — | ✓ |
Where Hookle Wins
- Cheapest annual pricing
- Native iOS + Android apps
- Simple solo workflow
- Free plan with 5 scheduled posts
Trade-offs
- Mobile-first; limited desktop UI
- No team or multi-org concept
- No API
Where Planly Wins
- Reels and Stories scheduling
- First-comment hashtags
- Unlimited media storage
- Built-in media editing
Trade-offs
- Smaller team-tier coverage
- No GBP support
Best For
- Hookle — Solo small-business owners managing social from their phone
- Planly — Short-form video creators with Instagram focus
Considering Both? Try BulkPublish
BulkPublish covers 11 platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon, Google Business Profile) with flat-rate pricing. Pro at $13.99/mo includes 22 channels and 3 organizations; Business at $39.99/mo includes 55 channels and 10 organizations. A full REST API ships on every plan, including the free tier.
- Free — 10 channels (1 per platform, all except X), 3 posts/day
- Pro — $13.99/mo ($11.89/mo annual): 22 channels, 30 posts/day, 3 orgs
- Business — $39.99/mo ($33.99/mo annual): 55 channels, unlimited posts/day, 10 orgs