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Planoly alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Planoly 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."

Planoly compared with 6 alternatives: Later, Planable, Pallyy, Loomly, Buffer and 1 more.

Planoly has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14 per month (page defaults to annual billing; monthly-billing price not read). 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
PlanolyThis toolFree plan · from $14/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
LaterFree trial · from $18.75/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
PlanableFree trial · from $33/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
PallyyFree plan · from $25/moYesWeb
LoomlyFree trial · from $49/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
BufferFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
PlannFree plan · from $12.50/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Planoly starts at $14 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.

Later scores higher without starting lower. Plann starts lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1k$2kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessPlanolyLaterPlanablePallyyLoomlyBufferPlann

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 Planoly

  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.
    • Later has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Planoly.
    • Later also lists a browser extension.
    • Later also covers shared inbox and reports.
    • Later does not cover templates and online store, which Planoly does.

    Suits: Creators and brands built around Instagram and TikTok

    Later vs PlanolyLater pricing and details

  2. 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 Planoly.
    • Planable does not cover templates and online store, which Planoly does.

    Suits: Agencies that need clients to review and approve posts before they go out

    Planable vs PlanolyPlanable pricing and details

  3. 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 Planoly has.
    • Pallyy also covers shared inbox and reports.
    • Pallyy does not cover templates and online store, which Planoly does.

    Suits: Agencies and freelancers who bill by client

    Pallyy vs PlanolyPallyy pricing and details

  4. 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 Planoly.
    • Loomly also covers shared inbox and reports.
    • Loomly does not cover templates and online store, which Planoly does.

    Suits: Marketing teams that need review and approval before posts go out

    Loomly vs PlanolyLoomly pricing and details

  5. 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 a browser extension.
    • Buffer also covers reports.
    • Buffer does not cover online store, which Planoly does.

    Suits: Solo creators and small businesses posting to a handful of accounts

    Buffer vs PlanolyBuffer pricing and details

  6. Plann

    Instagram-first visual planner and scheduler with AI captions

    • Plann starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
    • Plann does not cover online store, which Planoly does.

    Suits: Solo creators and small brands who plan feeds visually

    Plann vs PlanolyPlann pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Planoly

  • The free plan is limited to 10 uploads a month and lives on the mobile app.
  • Starter allows 1 social set and 1 user; extra sets and users start on Growth.
  • Some platforms do not allow auto-posting, so those posts arrive as reminders instead.
  • The pricing page shows annual billing by default and gives a saving of up to 15%, not the monthly prices.
Planoly pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Planoly?

The alternatives to Planoly in this directory are Later, Planable, Pallyy, Loomly, Buffer and Plann. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Planoly.

Is there a free alternative to Planoly?

Yes. Pallyy, Buffer and Plann 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.