Comparison · 2026
Metricool vs Planable
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.
Metricool — Analytics-first scheduler with competitor tracking.
Planable — Visual content collaboration with strong client/internal approval flows.
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Metricool | Planable |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $22/mo ($18 annual) | $11/mo per user |
| Pricing model | tiered | per-user |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms supported | 9 | 7 |
Platform Support
Metricool supports 9 networks. Planable supports 7 networks. They overlap on 7. BulkPublish is included for context.
| Platform | Metricool | Planable |  BulkPublish |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| X (Twitter) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| TikTok | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| YouTube | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Threads | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Bluesky | — | — | ✓ |
| Mastodon | — | — | ✓ |
| Google Business Profile | ✓ | — | ✓ |
Where Metricool Wins
- Detailed analytics
- Competitor tracking
- Free plan with 1 brand and 50 posts/mo
- Mobile apps
Trade-offs
- Free plan limited to one brand
Where Planable Wins
- Pixel-perfect visual previews
- Internal + client approval flows
- Free plan with 50 posts
- Slick UX
Trade-offs
- Per-user pricing scales fast for larger teams
Best For
- Metricool — Data-driven marketers wanting scheduling + analytics
- Planable — Teams that need visual approval workflows for social content
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