Alternatives
Best Metricool alternatives in 2026
5 tools ranked for people leaving Metricool, with prices checked in October 2026. Socialync is our product, and each entry says who it fits.
Quick answer: The best Metricool alternatives in 2026 are Socialync, Buffer, Agorapulse, Sprout Social, and Publer. Socialync comes first for people who mostly publish: one upload goes to 9 platforms with a caption for each and the first comment posted for you, and its free plan includes LinkedIn, which Metricool's free plan leaves out. Buffer fits a simpler free plan, Agorapulse fits ROI reporting and a social inbox, Sprout Social fits enterprise analytics, and Publer fits more publishing tools per dollar.
Why people look for a Metricool alternative
Metricool pricing in October 2026: the free plan covers 1 brand and 20 posts a month, without LinkedIn or X, and includes Metricool's AI connectors. Billed monthly, Starter is $25 for up to 5 brands or $45 for 10, and Advanced runs from $67 for 15 brands to $210 for 50. Billed yearly, Starter is $20 or $36 a month and Advanced is $53 to $159. X is a $10 a month add-on per connected account.
Source: Metricool pricing page, checked October 2026. Plans change, so confirm on the vendor site before you buy.
Common reasons to switch
- Free plan covers 1 brand and 20 posts a month, without LinkedIn or X
- Pricing moves in brand brackets, from 5 to 10 to 15 brands
- X is a paid add-on at $10 a month per connected account
The 5 best Metricool alternatives, ranked
- 1
Socialync
Our product- Price
- Free plan: 5 posts a month on 8 platforms, up to 5 accounts, no card (X is on paid plans). Paid plans from $20 a month for 5 accounts with unlimited posts, then from $2 a month per extra account.
- Best for
- Creators and small teams who post the same video or photo to several platforms and want one upload to reach all 9, with a caption for each.
- Why it is here
- Socialync comes first for people who mostly publish: one upload goes to 9 platforms with a caption for each and the first comment posted for you, and its free plan includes LinkedIn, which Metricool's free plan leaves out.
- 2
Buffer
- Starts at
- $6/month per channel, $5 billed yearly
- Best for
- Small teams who post to a few channels, want a mature queue with approvals, or need Mastodon or Google Business Profile.
- Why it is here
- Buffer's free plan covers 3 channels, and its paid plans are priced per channel, which is easy to predict for a short list of accounts.
- 3
Agorapulse
- Starts at
- $79/user/month billed yearly (Standard, 10 profiles)
- Best for
- Marketing teams at mid sized companies that need a unified social inbox and formal approval workflows. Overkill for solo creators.
- Why it is here
- Agorapulse pairs reporting tied to Google Analytics with a unified inbox and approvals, aimed at business and agency teams.
- 4
Sprout Social
- Starts at
- $79/seat/month billed yearly (Essentials, 5 profiles)
- Best for
- Enterprise marketing teams and agencies that need advanced analytics, social listening, CRM integration, and multi-team collaboration with approval workflows.
- Why it is here
- Sprout Social has some of the deepest analytics, listening and benchmarking in the category, priced for larger teams.
- 5
Publer
- Starts at
- Free (3 accounts, X excluded, 10 scheduled posts each)
- Best for
- Budget-conscious marketers who want maximum features per dollar and need tools like bulk scheduling, RSS auto-posting, and content recycling.
- Why it is here
- Publer leans toward publishing, with CSV bulk scheduling, RSS, recycling and a link shortener, and keeps a free plan.
Prices are each vendor's listed starting price as last checked by Socialync. Plans change, so confirm on the vendor site before you buy.
Who should stay on Metricool
Stay on Metricool if reports are what you deliver to clients. Its analytics, competitor research and Google and Meta ad reporting are strong, and since September 10, 2026 its official Claude and ChatGPT connectors have worked on every plan, free included.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Metricool alternatives?
The best Metricool alternatives in 2026 are Socialync, Buffer, Agorapulse, Sprout Social, and Publer. Socialync comes first for people who mostly publish: one upload goes to 9 platforms with a caption for each and the first comment posted for you, and its free plan includes LinkedIn, which Metricool's free plan leaves out. Buffer fits a simpler free plan, Agorapulse fits ROI reporting and a social inbox, Sprout Social fits enterprise analytics, and Publer fits more publishing tools per dollar.
How much does Metricool cost?
Metricool pricing in October 2026: the free plan covers 1 brand and 20 posts a month, without LinkedIn or X, and includes Metricool's AI connectors. Billed monthly, Starter is $25 for up to 5 brands or $45 for 10, and Advanced runs from $67 for 15 brands to $210 for 50. Billed yearly, Starter is $20 or $36 a month and Advanced is $53 to $159. X is a $10 a month add-on per connected account.
Does Metricool's free plan include LinkedIn and X?
No. Metricool's free plan covers 1 brand and 20 posts a month, and LinkedIn and X cannot be connected on it. Socialync's free plan covers 8 platforms including LinkedIn, with X on paid plans. Metricool allows more posts on its free plan: 20 a month against Socialync's 5.
Which Metricool alternative works with Claude or ChatGPT?
Buffer includes an MCP server on every plan, Free included. Socialync's MCP server works on the free plan for 7 platforms and on paid plans for all 8, and every post waits for your confirmation. Metricool itself has official Claude and ChatGPT connectors on every plan.
How much does Socialync cost?
Free plan: 5 posts a month on 8 platforms, up to 5 accounts, no card (X is on paid plans). Paid plans from $20 a month for 5 accounts with unlimited posts, then from $2 a month per extra account. A 7 day trial of a paid plan is optional at checkout, with a card on file.
Can I try Socialync without leaving Metricool first?
Yes. Sign up on the free plan, connect your accounts and publish alongside Metricool. There is nothing to migrate, because your posts live on the platforms themselves, so you can cancel Metricool once you are sure.