Alternatives · Social Media
Plann alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Plann alternative is Planoly (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Plann compared with 5 alternatives: Planoly, Later, Pallyy, Planable and Loomly.
Plann has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlannThis tool | Free plan · from $12.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Planoly | Free plan · from $14/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Later | Free trial · from $18.75/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Pallyy | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web |
| Planable | Free trial · from $33/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Loomly | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Plann starts at $12.50 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Later scores higher without starting lower.
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 Plann
Planoly
Visual social planner with link in bio and Instagram DM automation
- Planoly starts at $14 per month (page defaults to annual billing; monthly-billing price not read).
- Planoly also covers online store.
Suits: Solo creators planning an Instagram feed visually
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.
- Later has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Plann.
- Later also lists a browser extension.
- Later also covers shared inbox and reports.
- Later does not cover templates, which Plann does.
Suits: Creators and brands built around Instagram and TikTok
Pallyy
Social media scheduler for agencies, priced per client
- Pallyy starts at $25 per month for 1 social set.
- Pallyy lists no iOS and Android apps, which Plann has.
- Pallyy also covers shared inbox and reports.
- Pallyy does not cover templates, which Plann does.
Suits: Agencies and freelancers who bill by client
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 Plann.
- Planable does not cover templates, which Plann does.
Suits: Agencies that need clients to review and approve posts before they go out
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 Plann.
- Loomly also covers shared inbox and reports.
- Loomly does not cover templates, which Plann does.
Suits: Marketing teams that need review and approval before posts go out
Limits worth knowing in Plann
- The free plan schedules to Instagram only, with 5 video posts a month.
- Each plan covers one set of channels per brand: Power User has one brand, Build two, Grow five.
- Advanced insights and analytics are on the Grow plan.
- Agency and extra large plans are quoted separately on request.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Plann?
The alternatives to Plann in this directory are Planoly, Later, Pallyy, Planable and Loomly. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Plann.
Is there a free alternative to Plann?
Yes. Planoly and Pallyy have a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.