Alternatives · Social Media
CoSchedule alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best CoSchedule alternative for most people is Buffer (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of social media schedulers. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Up to 3 channels."
CoSchedule compared with 6 alternatives: Buffer, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Loomly, Planable and 1 more.
CoSchedule has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). 1 of the 6 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CoScheduleThis tool | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web |
| Buffer | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Hootsuite | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Sprout Social | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Loomly | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Planable | Free trial · from $33/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Missinglettr | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
CoSchedule starts at $29 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 6 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Buffer.
Hootsuite and Sprout Social score higher without starting lower. Missinglettr starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from CoSchedule
Buffer
Social media scheduler priced by the channel, with a free plan
- Buffer starts at $5 per channel / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
- Buffer also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Buffer also covers templates.
- Buffer does not cover shared inbox and workflow automation, which CoSchedule does.
Suits: Solo creators and small businesses posting to a handful of accounts
Hootsuite
Social media suite for publishing, inbox, listening and reports
- Hootsuite starts at $99 per user / month, billed annually.
- Hootsuite has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike CoSchedule.
- Hootsuite also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Hootsuite does not cover workflow automation, which CoSchedule does.
Suits: Marketing and social teams that also handle customer messages on social
Sprout Social
Social media management with a shared inbox, listening and reports
- Sprout Social starts at $79 per seat / month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly).
- Sprout Social has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike CoSchedule.
- Sprout Social also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Sprout Social does not cover workflow automation, which CoSchedule does.
Suits: Marketing teams that handle social customer care in the same tool
Loomly
Social media calendar with approvals, AI drafting and analytics
- Loomly starts at $49 per month for 12 social accounts and 3 users, billed yearly ($65 billed monthly).
- Loomly has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike CoSchedule.
- Loomly also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Loomly does not cover workflow automation, which CoSchedule does.
Suits: Marketing teams that need review and approval before posts go out
Planable
Social media planning and approvals for agencies and brand teams
- Planable starts at $33 per workspace / month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
- Planable has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike CoSchedule.
- Planable also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Planable does not cover shared inbox, workflow automation and reports, which CoSchedule does.
Suits: Agencies that need clients to review and approve posts before they go out
Missinglettr
Turns blog posts into automated social media campaigns
- Missinglettr starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Missinglettr has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike CoSchedule.
- Missinglettr also covers marketing automation.
- Missinglettr does not cover shared inbox and workflow automation, which CoSchedule does.
Suits: Bloggers and content marketers promoting existing posts
Limits worth knowing in CoSchedule
- X profiles are billed separately at $16 per profile a month and are not included in the base profile count.
- Extra social profiles cost $5 a month each, and extra Professional seats $29 a month.
- Starter allows one user, and Professional allows at most three.
- Suite is sold through sales, and its price is custom.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to CoSchedule?
The alternatives to CoSchedule in this directory are Buffer, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Loomly, Planable and Missinglettr. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with CoSchedule.
Is there a free alternative to CoSchedule?
Yes. Buffer has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which CoSchedule alternatives work on Android?
The CoSchedule listing does not include an Android app. Buffer, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Loomly and Planable list one.
Which CoSchedule alternatives work on iOS?
The CoSchedule listing does not include an iOS app. Buffer, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Loomly and Planable list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.