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Planable alternatives

Planable compared with 6 alternatives: Later, Sendible, Hootsuite, Vista Social, ContentStudio and 1 more.

Planable is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $33 per workspace / month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 6 more offer a free trial.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
PlanableThis toolFree trial · from $33/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
LaterFree trial · from $18.75/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
SendibleFree trial · from $29.75/moTrial onlyWeb, Browser extension
HootsuiteFree trial · from $99/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Vista SocialFree trial · from $99/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ContentStudioFree trial · from $19/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Sked SocialFree trial · from $58/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Planable starts at $33 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 6 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Later and ContentStudio.

Hootsuite and Vista Social score higher without starting lower. Sendible starts lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$2$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessPlanableLaterSendibleHootsuiteVista SocialContentStudioSked Social

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
The full chart of social media schedulers, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Planable

  1. Later

    Visual social media planner with link in bio and analytics

    • Later starts at $18.75 per month for up to 8 social profiles, billed annually. Planable starts at $33 per workspace / month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
    • Only Later lists a browser extension.
    • Later also covers shared inbox and reports.

    Suits: Creators and brands built around Instagram and TikTok

    Later vs PlanableLater pricing and details

  2. Sendible

    Social media management for agencies, with unlimited users

    • Sendible starts at $29.75 per month for up to 6 profiles, billed yearly ($35 billed monthly). Planable starts at $33 per workspace / month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
    • Only Sendible lists a browser extension.
    • Only Planable lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Sendible also covers shared inbox and reports.

    Suits: Agencies that want every team member and client to log in without seat fees

    Sendible vs PlanableSendible pricing and details

  3. Hootsuite

    Social media suite for publishing, inbox, listening and reports

    • Hootsuite starts at $99 per user / month, billed annually. Planable starts at $33 per workspace / month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
    • Hootsuite also covers shared inbox and reports.

    Suits: Marketing and social teams that also handle customer messages on social

    Hootsuite vs PlanableHootsuite pricing and details

  4. Vista Social

    Social media management with inbox, DM automations and reviews

    • Vista Social starts at $99 per month for up to 15 social profiles, billed monthly ($950 yearly). Planable starts at $33 per workspace / month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
    • Only Vista Social lists a macOS app.
    • Only Vista Social lists a browser extension.
    • Vista Social also covers shared inbox and reports.

    Suits: Agencies managing many client profiles with a small team

    Vista Social vs PlanableVista Social pricing and details

  5. ContentStudio

    Social media planner with AI content, inbox and agency workspaces

    • ContentStudio starts at $19 per month for up to 5 social accounts, billed annually ($29 monthly). Planable starts at $33 per workspace / month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
    • Only ContentStudio lists a browser extension.
    • ContentStudio also covers shared inbox and reports.

    Suits: Agencies running many client brands with unlimited users

    ContentStudio vs PlanableContentStudio pricing and details

  6. Sked Social

    Social media scheduler for teams that need approvals and reports

    • Sked Social starts at $58 per month for up to 6 social profiles, billed annually ($69 monthly). Planable starts at $33 per workspace / month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
    • Sked Social also covers shared inbox and reports.

    Suits: Brand teams that need sign-off before anything is posted

    Sked Social vs PlanableSked Social pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Planable

  • The free start is 50 posts in total, not a monthly allowance, and X publishing is not available until a paid plan.
  • Basic caps each workspace at 4 social pages and 60 posts a month, and publishes one X post every 24 hours.
  • Analytics and the social inbox are not included on Basic or Pro; they cost $14 and $9 a workspace a month extra, billed monthly.
  • Published posts are kept for 13 months on Basic and Pro, then deleted.
Planable pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Planable?

The alternatives to Planable in this directory are Later, Sendible, Hootsuite, Vista Social, ContentStudio and Sked Social. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Planable.

Is there a free alternative to Planable?

None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Later, Sendible, Hootsuite, Vista Social, ContentStudio and Sked Social offer a free trial.

Which Planable alternatives work on macOS?

The Planable listing does not include a macOS app. Vista Social lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.