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A Metricool alternative focused on publishing
Metricool is strong on analytics, competitor tracking and ads reporting, and it has a free plan. Its pricing is based on brands, and X is a paid add-on. Postoni keeps the focus on writing, approving and publishing to 30+ networks.
- Unlimited posts on every plan
- Cancel anytime
- Open-source core
The short version
Pick Metricool if analytics, competitor benchmarks and ads reports matter most to you. Pick Postoni if you mainly want a calm place to plan and publish across many networks, with unlimited teammates and approvals at a flat price.
Postoni vs Metricool at a glance
| Feature | Postoni | Metricool |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/mo (5 channels) | Free; paid from $25/mo |
| Networks supported | 30+ | About 11; X is an add-on |
| Post limits | Unlimited on every plan | Free 20/mo; paid unl. (fair use) |
| Team approvals | Yes, Team plan and up | Advanced plan and up |
| AI agents / MCP | Yes, drafts wait for approval | Yes, MCP incl. free plan |
| Open source / self-host | Yes, open-source core | No |
| Free plan or trial | 7-day trial, no card | Free plan (1 brand) |
| Ads reporting | No | Yes |
Facts checked October 2026 from public pricing and feature pages. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we'll fix it.
Where Metricool is better
- Metricool has deeper analytics, including competitor tracking and Facebook, Google and TikTok Ads reporting.
- Metricool has a free plan for one brand with up to 20 posts a month.
- Metricool includes its MCP server even on the free plan.
Where Postoni is better
- Postoni schedules to 30+ networks, including Reddit, Discord, Telegram, Mastodon and Nostr, with X included at no extra cost.
- Approvals and unlimited teammates are on Postoni's $39 Team plan, while Metricool's approvals start on Advanced at $67/mo.
- Postoni's composer lets you write once and tailor copy and media per channel, with live character counters and previews.
- Postoni is built on an open-source core you can self-host for free.
What about 10 channels and 3 people?
List prices on a monthly plan. We'd rather show the math than make claims.
Postoni
$39/mo, Team plan (10 channels, unlimited users)
Metricool
$67/mo, Advanced (up to 15 brands, team and approvals)
Based on Metricool's monthly list price as of October 2026; X costs extra as an add-on, and prices may change.
How to switch from Metricool in about 10 minutes
- 1
Copy your planned posts
Copy the upcoming posts you want to keep from Metricool's planner.
- 2
Connect your channels
Start a Postoni trial and connect each network with its official sign-in.
- 3
Recreate and schedule
Paste posts into the composer, tailor them per channel and schedule. Invite teammates if you work with others.
Metricool vs Postoni FAQ
Metricool vs Postoni: which is cheaper?
For one brand and light posting, Metricool's free plan is cheaper. For a team that needs approvals, Metricool Advanced starts at $67/mo on monthly billing, while Postoni Team is $39/mo with unlimited teammates.
Can I move my scheduled posts from Metricool?
There is no automatic importer. Copy your upcoming posts from Metricool, paste them into Postoni and set the times. It usually takes about 10 minutes.
Is there a free Metricool alternative?
Postoni has a 7-day free trial with no card needed. The open-source core Postoni is built on is free to self-host.
Does Postoni have analytics?
Yes, Postoni shows analytics per channel. It does not offer competitor benchmarks or ads reporting, so if those matter a lot, Metricool is the better fit.
See if Postoni fits how you work
Try every feature free for 7 days. No card, no post limits.
- Unlimited posts on every plan
- Cancel anytime
- Open-source core