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Social Status alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Social Status alternative for most people is Metricool (2.4 GPA), third in our ranking of social media schedulers. The best free one is Iconosquare (2.4 GPA). The catch, in its listing's words: "1 user."

Social Status compared with 5 alternatives: Iconosquare, Rival IQ, Socialinsider, Fanpage Karma and Metricool.

Social Status has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9 per month for 3 profiles, billed monthly. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Social StatusThis toolFree plan · from $9/moYesWeb
IconosquareFree plan · from €9/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Rival IQFree trial · from $199/moTrial onlyWeb
SocialinsiderFree trial · from $82.50/moTrial onlyWeb
Fanpage KarmaFree plan · from $35/moYesWeb
MetricoolFree plan · from $20/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Social Status starts at $9 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.

Iconosquare and Metricool score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1k$2kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessSocial StatusIconosquareRival IQSocialinsiderFanpage KarmaMetricool

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
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The full chart of social media schedulers, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Social Status

  1. Iconosquare

    Social media analytics and scheduling for brands and agencies

    • Iconosquare starts at €9 per month for up to 3 social profiles, billed annually.
    • Iconosquare also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Iconosquare also covers calendar.
    • Iconosquare does not cover dashboards, which Social Status does.

    Suits: Brands that care most about reporting on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook results

    Iconosquare vs Social StatusIconosquare pricing and details

  2. Rival IQ

    Social media benchmarking against competitors, with reports

    • Rival IQ starts at $199 per month, billed annually ($239 billed monthly).
    • Rival IQ has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Social Status.

    Suits: Marketing teams that benchmark their accounts against competitors

    Rival IQ vs Social StatusRival IQ pricing and details

  3. Socialinsider

    Social media analytics and competitor benchmarking

    • Socialinsider starts at $82.50 per month, billed annually ($990 a year).
    • Socialinsider has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Social Status.

    Suits: Marketing teams that report on competitors across several networks

    Socialinsider vs Social StatusSocialinsider pricing and details

  4. Fanpage Karma

    Social analytics, publishing and inbox in one account

    • Fanpage Karma starts at $35 per month, billed annually ($49 billed monthly).
    • Fanpage Karma also covers shared inbox.

    Suits: Agencies managing many brands under one fixed base price

    Fanpage Karma vs Social StatusFanpage Karma pricing and details

  5. Metricool

    Social media planner and analytics priced by the number of brands

    • Metricool starts at $20 per month for up to 5 brands, billed annually ($25 billed monthly).
    • Metricool also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Metricool also covers calendar.
    • Metricool does not cover dashboards, which Social Status does.

    Suits: Freelancers and small agencies paying by brand rather than by user

    Metricool vs Social StatusMetricool pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Social Status

  • Small Business plans support only Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, apart from Essential.
  • Every profile, ad account or competitor you add uses plan quota.
  • It is an analytics tool and does not publish posts.
  • Platinum and larger plans sit above Gold; API access is only on Gold and above.
Social Status pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Social Status?

The alternatives to Social Status in this directory are Iconosquare, Rival IQ, Socialinsider, Fanpage Karma and Metricool. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Social Status.

Is there a free alternative to Social Status?

Yes. Iconosquare, Fanpage Karma and Metricool have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Social Status alternatives work on Android?

The Social Status listing does not include an Android app. Iconosquare and Metricool list one.

Which Social Status alternatives work on iOS?

The Social Status listing does not include an iOS app. Iconosquare and Metricool list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.