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SocialPilot alternatives
SocialPilot compared with 10 alternatives: Sendible, Agorapulse, Buffer, Hootsuite, Vista Social and 5 more.
SocialPilot is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $25.50 per month for up to 7 accounts, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). 3 of the 10 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 7 more offer a free trial.
10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SocialPilotThis tool | Free trial · from $25.50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Sendible | Free trial · from $29.75/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Agorapulse | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Buffer | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Hootsuite | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Vista Social | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| ContentStudio | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Publer | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| SocialBee | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Sprout Social | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Social | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
SocialPilot starts at $25.50 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 10 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Buffer, Publer and Zoho Social.
Hootsuite and Vista Social score higher without starting lower. ContentStudio 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 SocialPilot
- Free trial · from $29.75/mo
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). SocialPilot starts at $25.50 per month for up to 7 accounts, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Only SocialPilot lists iOS and Android apps.
- Sendible also covers shared inbox.
Suits: Agencies that want every team member and client to log in without seat fees
- Free trial · from $79/mo
Agorapulse
Social media inbox, publishing and ROI reports, priced per user
- Agorapulse starts at $79 per user / month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly). SocialPilot starts at $25.50 per month for up to 7 accounts, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Only SocialPilot lists a browser extension.
- Agorapulse also covers shared inbox.
Suits: Teams that spend much of their day answering comments and DMs
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Buffer
Social media scheduler priced by the channel, with a free plan
- Buffer starts at $5 per channel / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). SocialPilot starts at $25.50 per month for up to 7 accounts, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Buffer has a free plan. SocialPilot does not, though it has a free trial.
- Buffer also covers templates.
Suits: Solo creators and small businesses posting to a handful of accounts
- Free trial · from $99/mo
Hootsuite
Social media suite for publishing, inbox, listening and reports
- Hootsuite starts at $99 per user / month, billed annually. SocialPilot starts at $25.50 per month for up to 7 accounts, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Only SocialPilot lists a browser extension.
- Hootsuite also covers shared inbox.
Suits: Marketing and social teams that also handle customer messages on social
- Free trial · from $99/mo
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). SocialPilot starts at $25.50 per month for up to 7 accounts, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Only Vista Social lists a macOS app.
- Vista Social also covers shared inbox.
Suits: Agencies managing many client profiles with a small team
- Free trial · from $19/mo
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). SocialPilot starts at $25.50 per month for up to 7 accounts, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- ContentStudio also covers shared inbox.
Suits: Agencies running many client brands with unlimited users
- Free plan · from $4/mo
Publer
Social media scheduler priced by connected accounts and members
- Publer starts at $4 per month for 1 social account, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). SocialPilot starts at $25.50 per month for up to 7 accounts, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Publer has a free plan. SocialPilot does not, though it has a free trial.
Suits: Solo creators who want one or two accounts for a few dollars a month
- Free trial · from $29/mo
SocialBee
Category-based social media scheduler that recycles evergreen posts
- SocialBee starts at $29 per month for up to 5 social profiles, billed monthly ($290 yearly). SocialPilot starts at $25.50 per month for up to 7 accounts, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Only SocialPilot lists a browser extension.
Suits: Small businesses that want evergreen posts to keep circulating
- Free trial · from $79/mo
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). SocialPilot starts at $25.50 per month for up to 7 accounts, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Only SocialPilot lists a browser extension.
- Sprout Social also covers shared inbox.
Suits: Marketing teams that handle social customer care in the same tool
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Zoho Social
Social media scheduler priced per brand, with agency plans
- Zoho Social starts at $10 per month for 1 brand (14 channels), billed annually ($15 monthly). SocialPilot starts at $25.50 per month for up to 7 accounts, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Zoho Social has a free plan. SocialPilot does not, though it has a free trial.
- Zoho Social also covers shared inbox.
Suits: Small businesses with one account on each of many networks
Limits worth knowing in SocialPilot
- There is no free plan, only a 14-day trial.
- Essentials has 1 user and no inbox, analytics or approvals; those start on Standard.
- Extra social accounts cost $4 a month each and extra users $5 a month each.
- Bulk scheduling, client approvals and white-label reports need Premium; API access is limited to Enterprise.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SocialPilot?
The alternatives to SocialPilot in this directory are Sendible, Agorapulse, Buffer, Hootsuite, Vista Social, ContentStudio, Publer, SocialBee, Sprout Social and Zoho Social. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SocialPilot.
Is there a free alternative to SocialPilot?
Yes. Buffer, Publer and Zoho Social have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which SocialPilot alternatives work on macOS?
The SocialPilot 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.