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title: "Metricool alternatives for 2026"
canonical: "https://weekbird.app/alternatives/metricool"
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type: "alternative"
updated: "2026-10-11T16:45:10.856Z"
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# Metricool alternatives for 2026

Weekbird is a Metricool alternative with X included on every plan: $24, $49 or $149 a month per plan, with unlimited posts. Metricool bills tiers of brands, from $25 a month ($20 billed yearly), and sells X as an add-on. Buffer, Publer and Pallyy follow. Prices checked on 10 October 2026.

## 1. Weekbird: a Metricool alternative focused on the week's posts

Weekbird costs $24, $49 or $149 a month ($228, $468 or $1,428 a year), with unlimited posts and X on every plan. It publishes to Facebook Pages, Instagram, Threads, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Google Business Profile and Bluesky. Team and Agency add approval links for reviewers without an account, and an Inbox for comments, replies and reviews.

Metricool is stronger on reporting. Weekbird has no ads reporting, no competitor tracking and no free plan, and its analytics stay per network with CSV and HTML export.

**Best for:** teams whose main job is planning and approving posts. See Weekbird pricing.

## 2. Buffer: per channel, with a public API

Buffer charges $6 per channel a month on Essentials and $12 on Team ($5 and $10 billed yearly). Team adds unlimited users and approvals. A public API comes with every plan, including Free.

**Best for:** a few channels, where per-channel pricing costs less than a brand bundle.

## 3. Publer: per account, with MCP on Business

Publer charges $5 or $10 per account a month ($4 or $8 billed yearly), every tenth account free. Business adds approvals, an API and MCP. It supports Mastodon, Telegram and WordPress.

**Best for:** owners with many accounts who want automation.

## 4. Pallyy: social sets with long analytics history

Pallyy Pro costs $25 a month for one social set of up to 11 accounts, with client and team approvals. Paid plans keep analytics for 5 years. The free plan covers 1 set and 15 posts a month.

**Best for:** single-brand teams that want approvals without a brand bundle.

## Questions

### What is the best Metricool alternative?

For scheduling and approvals with X included, Weekbird. For a few channels, Buffer. For many accounts with MCP, Publer. For approvals on a single brand, Pallyy.

### Is there a free Metricool alternative?

Buffer, Publer and Pallyy have free plans. Weekbird has none.

### How does Metricool pricing compare with Weekbird?

Metricool prices bundles of brands, from $25 a month for up to 5; approvals start on Advanced at $67. Weekbird costs $24, $49 or $149 a month per plan, with approval links from Team at $49. Metricool charges extra for X; Weekbird includes it.

### Can I import my Metricool queue into Weekbird?

No. Weekbird has no import from other tools. Connect your channels and schedule the next week again.

### Who should stay on Metricool?

Marketers who need ads reporting next to organic results, unlimited analytics history or up to 50 brands on one plan.

## Plan next week in one sitting

[See Weekbird plans](https://weekbird.app/)

## Metricool

Last verified: 2026-10-10

## Metricool: plans

| Plan | Monthly price | Price per month (billed annually) | Currency | Billing unit | Seats or brands | Channels | Users | Limits | Source | Observed |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Free | 0 | 0 | USD | per-brand | 1 brand | All networks except LinkedIn and X | n/a | Posts: 20 posts/month; AI: AI social media assistant; Analytics: 30 days; API: Metricool MCP; 5 competitor profiles | [Source](https://metricool.com/pricing/) | 2026-10-10 |
| Starter (up to 5 brands) | 25 | 20 | USD | per-brand | up to 5 brands | Networks per brand | n/a | Posts: Unlimited publishing\*; Analytics: Unlimited; X is an add-on, 100 competitors, PDF and PPT reports, Flows | [Source](https://metricool.com/pricing/) | 2026-10-10 |
| Starter (up to 10 brands) | 45 | 36 | USD | per-brand | up to 10 brands | Networks per brand | n/a | Posts: Unlimited publishing\*; Analytics: Unlimited | [Source](https://metricool.com/pricing/) | 2026-10-10 |
| Advanced (up to 15 brands) | 67 | 53 | USD | per-brand | up to 15 brands | Networks per brand | Team and client management | Approvals: Post approval system; API: Metricool API (Zapier, Make); Role management, report templates, Data Studio connector | [Source](https://metricool.com/pricing/) | 2026-10-10 |
| Advanced (up to 25 brands) | 107 | 85 | USD | per-brand | up to 25 brands | Networks per brand | Team and client management | Approvals: Yes | [Source](https://metricool.com/pricing/) | 2026-10-10 |
| Advanced (up to 50 brands) | 210 | 159 | USD | per-brand | up to 50 brands | Networks per brand | Team and client management | Approvals: Yes | [Source](https://metricool.com/pricing/) | 2026-10-10 |
| Custom | Contact sales | Contact sales | USD | — | custom | custom | custom | White-label: White Label; Dedicated account manager, custom AI credits | [Source](https://metricool.com/pricing/) | 2026-10-10 |

## Metricool: strengths

| Claim | Source |
| --- | --- |
| Free plan includes MCP and AI assistant. | [Source](https://metricool.com/pricing/) |
| Unlimited analytics history on Starter and above. | [Source](https://metricool.com/pricing/) |
| Ads reporting (Facebook, Google, TikTok Ads) alongside organic. | [Source](https://metricool.com/pricing/) |
| Brand tiers go to 50 brands for $159/month annual, cheaper than most agency plans. | [Source](https://metricool.com/pricing/) |
| API or MCP (Free): Metricool MCP | [Source](https://metricool.com/pricing/) |
| Analytics (Free): 30 days | [Source](https://metricool.com/pricing/) |
| Approvals (Advanced (up to 15 brands)): Post approval system | [Source](https://metricool.com/pricing/) |

## Buffer

Last verified: 2026-10-10

## Buffer: plans

| Plan | Monthly price | Price per month (billed annually) | Currency | Billing unit | Seats or brands | Channels | Users | Limits | Source | Observed |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Free | 0 | 0 | USD | per-channel | 1 account | Up to 3 channels | 1 | Posts: 10 scheduled posts per channel, 1 threaded post; AI: AI Assistant included; Approvals: No; Inbox: Community inbox included, AI replies 5/week; Analytics: Basic analytics, 30-day history; API: 1 API key, 3,000 requests/30 days | [Source](https://buffer.com/pricing) | 2026-10-10 |
| Essentials | 6 | 5 | USD | per-channel | n/a | Per channel purchased | 1 user | Posts: Unlimited scheduled posts; AI: AI Assistant, unlimited AI replies; Approvals: No; Inbox: Community inbox, unlimited saved replies; Analytics: Unlimited (advanced analytics); API: 3 API keys, 7,500 requests/30 days | [Source](https://buffer.com/pricing) | 2026-10-10 |
| Team | 12 | 10 | USD | per-channel | n/a | Per channel purchased | Unlimited | Posts: Unlimited scheduled posts; AI: AI Assistant; Approvals: Content approval workflows and access levels; Inbox: Community inbox; Analytics: Unlimited (advanced analytics); API: 5 API keys, 15,000 requests/30 days | [Source](https://buffer.com/pricing) | 2026-10-10 |

## Buffer: strengths

| Claim | Source |
| --- | --- |
| Free plan covers 3 channels with AI Assistant and community inbox. | [Source](https://buffer.com/pricing) |
| Pricing is per channel, so a single channel costs $5/month annual. | [Source](https://buffer.com/pricing) |
| Publishes to Bluesky, Mastodon, Threads, Google Business Profile, Pinterest and YouTube Shorts with community engagement on most of them. | [Source](https://buffer.com/pricing) |
| Includes a public API on every plan, including Free. | [Source](https://buffer.com/pricing) |
| Inbox (Free): Community inbox included; AI replies 5/week | [Source](https://buffer.com/pricing) |
| API or MCP (Free): 1 API key, 3,000 requests/30 days | [Source](https://buffer.com/pricing) |
| Analytics (Free): Basic analytics, 30-day history | [Source](https://buffer.com/pricing) |
| Approvals (Team): Content approval workflows and access levels | [Source](https://buffer.com/pricing) |

## Publer

Last verified: 2026-10-10

## Publer: plans

| Plan | Monthly price | Price per month (billed annually) | Currency | Billing unit | Seats or brands | Channels | Users | Limits | Source | Observed |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Free | 0 | 0 | USD | flat | 1 workspace | 3 social accounts (no X) | 1 | Posts: 10 scheduled posts per account, 25 drafts; Analytics: 24-hour post history | [Source](https://publer.com/pricing) | 2026-10-10 |
| Professional | 5 | 4 | USD | per-channel | Unlimited workspaces | Starts at 1 account (slider) | Plan owner included; extra members priced separately | Posts: Unlimited scheduling & drafts; Eternal post history, X integration, every 10th account free | [Source](https://publer.com/pricing) | 2026-10-10 |
| Business | 10 | 8 | USD | per-channel | Unlimited workspaces | Starts at 1 account (slider) | Plan owner included; extra members priced separately | AI: Unlimited AI prompts; Approvals: Collaboration and approval workflows (with additional members); Analytics: Analytics insights and reports; API: Publer API and MCP; Competitor analysis, best times, recycling | [Source](https://publer.com/pricing) | 2026-10-10 |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Contact sales | USD | — | custom | custom | custom | Bank/wire payment, 1:1 onboarding, unlimited daily posting | [Source](https://publer.com/pricing) | 2026-10-10 |

## Publer: strengths

| Claim | Source |
| --- | --- |
| Per-account pricing from $4/month annual with every 10th account free. | [Source](https://publer.com/pricing) |
| Business includes API and MCP access. | [Source](https://publer.com/pricing) |
| Supports Mastodon, Bluesky, Telegram, WordPress and Google Business updates. | [Source](https://publer.com/pricing) |
| Free plan with 3 accounts. | [Source](https://publer.com/pricing) |
| Analytics (Free): 24-hour post history | [Source](https://publer.com/pricing) |
| Approvals (Business): Collaboration and approval workflows (with additional members) | [Source](https://publer.com/pricing) |
| API or MCP (Business): Publer API and MCP | [Source](https://publer.com/pricing) |

## Pallyy

Last verified: 2026-10-10

## Pallyy: plans

| Plan | Monthly price | Price per month (billed annually) | Currency | Billing unit | Seats or brands | Channels | Users | Limits | Source | Observed |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Free | 0 | — | USD | flat | 1 social set | Up to 11 accounts per set | 1 | Posts: 15 scheduled posts/month, image posts only; Analytics: 30 days | [Source](https://pallyy.com/pricing) | 2026-10-10 |
| Pro | 25 | — | USD | flat | 1 social set (+$10 each) | Up to 11 per set | 1 (extra not available) | Posts: Unlimited; AI: AI captions; Approvals: Client and team approvals; Inbox: Social inbox; Analytics: 5 years; API: API access | [Source](https://pallyy.com/pricing) | 2026-10-10 |
| Agency | 99 | — | USD | flat | 10 social sets (+$10 each) | 11 per set | 3 (+$10 each) | Posts: Unlimited; Approvals: Yes; Inbox: Yes; Analytics: 5 years; API: API access; Custom reports, shared sets | [Source](https://pallyy.com/pricing) | 2026-10-10 |
| Scale | 199 | — | USD | flat | 30 social sets | 11 per set | 10 | Posts: Unlimited; Approvals: Yes; Inbox: Yes; Analytics: 5 years; API: API access | [Source](https://pallyy.com/pricing) | 2026-10-10 |

## Pallyy: strengths

| Claim | Source |
| --- | --- |
| Free plan with one social set. | [Source](https://pallyy.com/pricing) |
| Social set model (up to 11 accounts) maps to a brand; $10 per extra set. | [Source](https://pallyy.com/pricing) |
| API access on all paid plans. | [Source](https://pallyy.com/pricing) |
| Analytics (Free): 30 days | [Source](https://pallyy.com/pricing) |
| Approvals (Pro): Client and team approvals | [Source](https://pallyy.com/pricing) |
| Inbox (Pro): Social inbox | [Source](https://pallyy.com/pricing) |
| API or MCP (Pro): API access | [Source](https://pallyy.com/pricing) |

## Feature comparison

| Feature | Weekbird | Metricool | Sources |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Public API and webhooks | REST API and signed webhooks for published posts, approvals and channel events. | API or MCP (Free): Metricool MCP | [Source 1](https://metricool.com/pricing/) |
| Analytics per channel | Account and post metrics per connected network, exported as CSV or HTML. | Analytics (Free): 30 days | [Source 1](https://metricool.com/pricing/) |
| Approvals from a link | Send a reviewer a link to approve or request changes. Reviewers need no account. Links last 30 days and can be revoked. | Approvals (Advanced (up to 15 brands)): Post approval system | [Source 1](https://metricool.com/pricing/) |

## Switching reasons

| Text | Source |
| --- | --- |
| Users report scheduled posts failing to publish on some networks and connected accounts dropping after posts were queued weeks ahead. | [https://www.trustpilot.com/reviews/6a27fde1e0146696dd53fbfe](https://www.trustpilot.com/reviews/6a27fde1e0146696dd53fbfe) |
| Customers who stopped using the product describe annual plans renewing automatically and refund requests being declined. | [https://www.trustpilot.com/reviews/69d3a632e1adb13b4eb2c1b0](https://www.trustpilot.com/reviews/69d3a632e1adb13b4eb2c1b0) |
| A 2026 price increase led some small-business users to feel Metricool lost its cost advantage over cheaper schedulers, and reviewers call the paid tiers expensive relative to a limited free plan. | [https://www.trustpilot.com/reviews/6994c0133b3d2f9d5dca2dff](https://www.trustpilot.com/reviews/6994c0133b3d2f9d5dca2dff) |
| Paying users report long waits in support chat behind an AI bot and replies that repeat help articles instead of resolving the issue. | [https://www.trustpilot.com/reviews/6a53afba5f4b137c666a6c91](https://www.trustpilot.com/reviews/6a53afba5f4b137c666a6c91) |
| Plans are sold in brand-count bundles and each extra page or account can count as a brand, so users needing one or a few brands can end up paying for capacity they do not use. | [https://www.trustpilot.com/reviews/6a2423b16c6a3d9316b9d500](https://www.trustpilot.com/reviews/6a2423b16c6a3d9316b9d500) |
| X/Twitter is not included in any plan: it needs a paid plan plus a per-account add-on, whose price doubled from $5 to $10 a month for new add-ons on July 13, 2026. | [https://help.metricool.com/your-guide-to-the-x-twitter-add-on-wt5wy](https://help.metricool.com/your-guide-to-the-x-twitter-add-on-wt5wy) |

## Who should stay

Marketers who report on Facebook, Google and TikTok ads next to organic posts, need unlimited analytics history, or manage up to 50 brands on one plan.

## Migration steps

| Text |
| --- |
| List your channels and the posts scheduled in Metricool for the next two weeks. |
| Connect the same channels in Weekbird. |
| Schedule next week's posts again in Weekbird; it has no import from Metricool or any other tool. |
| On Team or Agency, send approval links to the people who sign off. |
| Let Metricool publish its last scheduled post, then cancel. |