Tool comparison · Alternatives
Alternatives to Meta Business Suite
35 tools with the same main category (Social media scheduler). Each row shows what the tool shares with Meta Business Suite, what it additionally offers there and what it does not.
Comparison basis
Meta Business Suite
Free Meta tool for planning and responding on Facebook and Instagram
11 features used · 2 networks
Order: by the number of features that both tools have according to the provider, then alphabetical. No separate rating; the sorting does not account for whether a provider pays a commission.
ContentStudio
Social media suite with scheduling, inbox, listening and AI copy
11 shared+0 additional56 not documented at Meta Business Suite1 not covered by the alternative
4.6 / 5, G2, 355 Reviewsadditionally- TikTok
- YouTube
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Threads
- Bluesky
- +4
from US$15per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for ContentStudio
Additionally used compared to Meta Business Suite0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Meta Business Suite56
Planning & Publishing: Publishing via push notification, Editorial calendar, Customization per network, Queue, Recommended posting times, Recycling posts, Content categories, Bulk upload, RSS & Blog Autopost, Media library, Workflow automation, Alerts for failed posts
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, Multiple brands/workspaces
Network-Specific Features: Schedule first comment, Carousel posts, Schedule YouTube Shorts, Publish directly to TikTok, LinkedIn profile and page, LinkedIn documents (PDF carousel), Plan X-Threads, Tag people, Posts on Google Business Profile, Schedule polls, Instagram test reels
Analytics: Profile analysis, Competitor Benchmark, Evaluation by content tags
Reporting: Automated report delivery, White-Label Reports, PDF export, Looker Studio connection
Listening & Monitoring: Brand mentions, Keyword monitoring, Hashtag monitoring, Sentiment analysis, Trend & topic detection, Crisis alerts
Inbox & Community: Reviews in the inbox, Ticketing system, Bulk actions
AI Features: AI text for posts, Brand voice for AI, AI image generator, AI carousel generator, AI reply suggestions, AI categorisation, AI credits
Design: Stock assets included, Schedule directly from the editor
Reviews: Respond to reviews
Administration & Security: Single Sign-On, API access, white-label interface
Service & Support: Onboarding included, Dedicated point of contact
Used at Meta Business Suite, not here1
Analytics: Story analytics
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imagecontentstudio.io Plans7 day trial
- Standard
- US$19
per month · billed annually - Advanced
- US$49
per month · billed annually - Agency Unlimited
- US$99
per month · billed annually - Enterprise
- no price information
+ 1 more plans in profile
Later
Planner with link page, analytics and inbox for creators and agencies
11 shared+0 additional37 not documented at Meta Business Suite1 not covered by the alternative
4.5 / 5, G2, 389 Reviewsadditionally- TikTok
- YouTube
- Threads
- Snapchat
from US$18.75per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for Later
Additionally used compared to Meta Business Suite0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Meta Business Suite37
Planning & Publishing: Publishing via push notification, Editorial calendar, Recommended posting times, Drafts & Templates, Media library, Content curation
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, External approval without login, Internal comments, Roles & Permissions, Multiple brands/workspaces
Network-Specific Features: Schedule first comment, Carousel posts, Schedule YouTube Shorts, Publish directly to TikTok, LinkedIn profile and page, Collab posts, Music/audio when scheduling, Cover image for videos, Alt texts
Analytics: Profile analysis, Competitor Benchmark, Industry Benchmarks, Custom metrics, Historical data, Evaluation by content tags
Reporting: CSV/Excel export
Listening & Monitoring: Brand mentions, Sentiment analysis
AI Features: AI text for posts, AI idea generator, AI credits
Video: Trim & Cut
Link in Bio: Link page builder, Click statistics, Shop & digital products, Clickable Instagram feed
Used at Meta Business Suite, not here1
Analytics: Story analytics
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imagelater.com Plans14 day trial
- Free
- US$0
per month - Starter
- US$18.75
per month · billed annually - Growth
- US$37.50
per month · billed annually - Scale
- US$82.50
per month · billed annually
SocialBee
Planner with content categories, AI posts and managed service
11 shared+0 additional42 not documented at Meta Business Suite1 not covered by the alternative
4.7 / 5, G2, 479 Reviewsadditionally- X (formerly Twitter)
- Google Business Profile
- TikTok
- YouTube
- +5
from US$24.20per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for SocialBee
Additionally used compared to Meta Business Suite0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Meta Business Suite42
Planning & Publishing: Publishing via push notification, Editorial calendar, Customization per network, Queue, Recommended posting times, Recycling posts, Content categories, Bulk upload, RSS & Blog Autopost, Drafts & Templates, Feed preview (grid), Link shortening, UTM parameters
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, Internal comments, Multiple brands/workspaces
Network-Specific Features: Schedule first comment, Carousel posts, Schedule YouTube Shorts, Publish directly to TikTok, LinkedIn profile and page, Tag people, Collab posts, Add location, Cover image for videos, Posts on Google Business Profile, Facebook groups, Pinterest Pinboards
Analytics: Profile analysis, Audience Analysis, Follower Growth, Engagement Rate, Historical data, Evaluation by content tags
Reporting: Report builder, PDF export
AI Features: AI text for posts, AI image generator, Full posts with AI
Design: Image editing
Service & Support: Live chat support, Provider-managed service
Used at Meta Business Suite, not here1
Analytics: Story analytics
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imagesocialbee.com Plans14 day trial
- Bootstrap
- US$24.20
per month · billed annually - Accelerate
- US$40.80
per month · billed annually - Pro
- US$82.50
per month · billed annually
SocialBu
Planner with automation, inbox and monitoring, with a free plan
10 shared+0 additional38 not documented at Meta Business Suite2 not covered by the alternative
4.6 / 5, G2, 27 Reviewsadditionally- TikTok
- YouTube
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Threads
- Bluesky
- +4
from US$22per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for SocialBu
Additionally used compared to Meta Business Suite0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Meta Business Suite38
Planning & Publishing: Editorial calendar, Customization per network, Queue, Recycling posts, Bulk upload, RSS & Blog Autopost, Drafts & Templates, Post preview, Content curation, Link shortening, Workflow automation
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, External approval without login, Internal comments, Roles & Permissions, Multiple brands/workspaces
Network-Specific Features: Schedule first comment, Schedule YouTube Shorts, Publish directly to TikTok, Plan X-Threads, Collab posts, Alt texts, Pinterest Pinboards
Analytics: Profile analysis
Listening & Monitoring: Brand mentions, Keyword monitoring
Inbox & Community: Reviews in the inbox, Tags & labels in the inbox, Inbox automation, Collision protection
AI Features: AI text for posts, AI idea generator, AI hashtag suggestions, Rewrite per network with AI, Repurpose content with AI, AI credits
Reviews: Respond to reviews
Administration & Security: API access
Used at Meta Business Suite, not here2
Analytics: Story analytics, Paid post analytics
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imagesocialbu.com Plans7 day trial
- Free
- US$0
per month - Starter
- US$22
per month · billed annually - Growth
- US$59
per month · billed annually - Agency
- US$149
per month · billed annually
Swello
Planner from France with a free plan, feed preview and reports
10 shared+0 additional34 not documented at Meta Business Suite2 not covered by the alternative
5.0 / 5, G2, 1 Reviewsadditionally- TikTok
- Threads
- Bluesky
- X (formerly Twitter)
from €19per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for Swello
Additionally used compared to Meta Business Suite0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Meta Business Suite34
Planning & Publishing: Editorial calendar, Recommended posting times, Recycling posts, RSS & Blog Autopost, Drafts & Templates, Post preview, Feed preview (grid), Media library, Content curation, Link shortening
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, Roles & Permissions
Network-Specific Features: Schedule first comment, Carousel posts, Publish directly to TikTok, LinkedIn profile and page, LinkedIn documents (PDF carousel), Tag people, Cover image for videos, Alt texts
Analytics: Profile analysis, Follower Growth, Engagement Rate, Historical data
Reporting: Report builder, White-Label Reports, PDF export, CSV/Excel export
Listening & Monitoring: Brand mentions
AI Features: AI text for posts, AI hashtag suggestions, AI feedback on posts
Design: Image editing, Stock assets included
Used at Meta Business Suite, not here2
Analytics: Paid post analytics
Inbox & Community: Reply to direct messages
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imageswello.com Plans7 day trial
- Free
- €0
per month - Medium
- €19
per month · billed annually - Large
- €59
per month · billed annually - Business
- €99
per month · billed annually
Buffer
Social media scheduler for creators with queue and basic analytics
9 shared+0 additional55 not documented at Meta Business Suite3 not covered by the alternative
4.3 / 5, G2, 1,043 Reviewsadditionally- TikTok
- YouTube
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Threads
- Bluesky
- +3
from US$5per month · per social profilebilled annuallyDetails for Buffer
Additionally used compared to Meta Business Suite0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Meta Business Suite55
Planning & Publishing: Publishing via push notification, Editorial calendar, Customization per network, Queue, Recommended posting times, Recycling posts, Bulk upload, Drafts & Templates, Post preview, Content curation, Link shortening, UTM parameters, Bundle campaigns, Time zones per profile, Alerts for failed posts
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, Internal comments, Roles & Permissions, Content ideas board
Network-Specific Features: Schedule first comment, Carousel posts, Schedule YouTube Shorts, Publish directly to TikTok, LinkedIn profile and page, LinkedIn documents (PDF carousel), Plan X-Threads, Tag people, Tag products, Collab posts, Add location, Music/audio when scheduling, Cover image for videos, Alt texts, Posts on Google Business Profile, Facebook groups, AI label when publishing, Instagram test reels
Analytics: Profile analysis, Follower Growth, Engagement Rate, Custom metrics, Historical data, Evaluation by content tags
Reporting: Report builder
Inbox & Community: Reviews in the inbox, Reply templates
AI Features: AI text for posts, Rewrite per network with AI, AI reply suggestions, AI evaluation
Design: Template library
Reviews: Respond to reviews
Administration & Security: Two-factor authentication, API access, Unlimited users
Used at Meta Business Suite, not here3
Analytics: Story analytics, Paid post analytics
Inbox & Community: Reply to direct messages
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imagebuffer.com Plans14 day trial
- Free
- US$0
per month - Essentials
- US$5
per month · per social profile · billed annually - Team
- US$10
per month · per social profile · billed annually
HeyOrca
Planner with client approval, workspaces and inbox, mainly for agencies
9 shared+0 additional52 not documented at Meta Business Suite3 not covered by the alternative
4.8 / 5, G2, 320 Reviewsadditionally- TikTok
- YouTube
- Threads
- Google Business Profile
- +7
from US$59per month · per brand/workspaceDetails for HeyOrca
Additionally used compared to Meta Business Suite0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Meta Business Suite52
Planning & Publishing: Publishing via push notification, Editorial calendar, Recommended posting times, Recycling posts, Drafts & Templates, Post preview, Feed preview (grid), Media library, Link shortening, Any networks via reminder
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, External approval without login, Internal comments, Multiple brands/workspaces, Client access, Content ideas board, Store brand guidelines, Change log
Network-Specific Features: Schedule first comment, Carousel posts, Publish directly to TikTok, LinkedIn profile and page, Tag people, Tag products, Collab posts, Music/audio when scheduling, Alt texts
Analytics: Profile analysis, Audience Analysis, Follower Growth, Engagement Rate, Competitor Benchmark
Reporting: Report builder, Automated report delivery, Live dashboard via link, AI summary of reports
Listening & Monitoring: Brand mentions, Sentiment analysis, Trend & topic detection
Inbox & Community: Moderate ad comments, Bulk actions
Automation & Chat: Comment-to-DM
AI Features: AI text for posts, AI hashtag suggestions, Brand voice for AI, AI reply suggestions
Administration & Security: Single Sign-On, Two-factor authentication, Unlimited users
Service & Support: Onboarding included, Live chat support, Academy & training
Used at Meta Business Suite, not here3
Planning & Publishing: One post for multiple networks
Analytics: Story analytics, Paid post analytics
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imageheyorca.com Plans14 day trial
- Free
- US$0
per month - Basic
- US$59
per month · per brand/workspace - Pro
- US$149
per month · per brand/workspace - Agency
- no price information
MeetEdgar
Planner for freelancers that keeps recycling posts from content categories
9 shared+0 additional22 not documented at Meta Business Suite3 not covered by the alternative
4.3 / 5, G2, 57 Reviewsadditionally- TikTok
- YouTube
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Threads
- Bluesky
- +2
from US$24.91per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for MeetEdgar
Additionally used compared to Meta Business Suite0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Meta Business Suite22
Planning & Publishing: Publishing via push notification, Editorial calendar, Queue, Recycling posts, Content categories, Bulk upload, RSS & Blog Autopost, Media library, Link shortening, UTM parameters
Network-Specific Features: Schedule first comment, Carousel posts, Schedule YouTube Shorts, Publish directly to TikTok, LinkedIn profile and page
Analytics: Follower Growth
Reporting: Automated report delivery
AI Features: AI text for posts, AI idea generator, AI hashtag suggestions, AI credits
Design: Schedule directly from the editor
Used at Meta Business Suite, not here3
Planning & Publishing: One post for multiple networks
Analytics: Story analytics, Paid post analytics
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Plans30 day trial
- Eddie
- US$24.91
per month · billed annually - Edgar
- US$41.58
per month · billed annually
Nuelink
Planner with cross-posting, bulk upload and link page builder
9 shared+0 additional35 not documented at Meta Business Suite3 not covered by the alternative
4.8 / 5, G2, 47 Reviewsadditionally- TikTok
- YouTube
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Threads
- Bluesky
- +4
from US$12per month · flat rate · Promotional pricebilled annuallyDetails for Nuelink
Additionally used compared to Meta Business Suite0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Meta Business Suite35
Planning & Publishing: Editorial calendar, Customization per network, Queue, Recommended posting times, Content categories, Bulk upload, RSS & Blog Autopost, Drafts & Templates, Post preview, Feed preview (grid), Media library, Link shortening, Bundle campaigns, Automatic cross-posting from the main account
Team & Approvals: Roles & Permissions, Multiple brands/workspaces
Network-Specific Features: Schedule first comment, Carousel posts, Schedule YouTube Shorts, Publish directly to TikTok, LinkedIn profile and page, Plan X-Threads, Cover image for videos, Schedule polls
Analytics: Profile analysis, Follower Growth
Reporting: Report builder, PDF export
Inbox & Community: Moderate ad comments
AI Features: AI text for posts, Rewrite per network with AI, AI credits
Link in Bio: Link page builder
Administration & Security: API access
Service & Support: Onboarding included
Used at Meta Business Suite, not here3
Analytics: Story analytics, Paid post analytics
Inbox & Community: Reply to direct messages
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imagenuelink.com Plans7 day trial
- Standard
- US$12
per month · billed annually - Premium
- US$27
per month · billed annually - Business
- US$42
per month · billed annually - Agency
- US$60
per month · billed annually
+ 1 more plans in profile
OneUp
Scheduler with multi-location publishing, inbox and white-label reports
9 shared+0 additional42 not documented at Meta Business Suite3 not covered by the alternative
4.5 / 5, G2, 36 Reviewsadditionally- TikTok
- YouTube
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Threads
- Bluesky
- +5
from US$15per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for OneUp
Additionally used compared to Meta Business Suite0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Meta Business Suite42
Planning & Publishing: Queue, Recommended posting times, Recycling posts, Content categories, Drafts & Templates, Feed preview (grid), Media library, Link shortening, Multi-location publishing, Automatic cross-posting from the main account
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, External approval without login, Internal comments, Roles & Permissions
Network-Specific Features: Schedule first comment, Carousel posts, Schedule YouTube Shorts, Publish directly to TikTok, LinkedIn profile and page, Tag people, Collab posts, Add location, Cover image for videos, Alt texts, Posts on Google Business Profile, Instagram test reels
Analytics: Profile analysis, Historical data
Reporting: Report builder, Automated report delivery, White-Label Reports, PDF export, CSV/Excel export
Listening & Monitoring: Brand mentions, Keyword monitoring
Inbox & Community: Moderate ad comments, Reviews in the inbox, Reply templates
Automation & Chat: WhatsApp newsletter
AI Features: AI text for posts
Design: Image editing
Administration & Security: API access
Used at Meta Business Suite, not here3
Planning & Publishing: Schedule via smartphone app
Analytics: Story analytics, Paid post analytics
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imageoneupapp.io Plans7 day trial
- Basic
- US$25
per month · billed monthly - Intermediate
- US$60
per month · billed monthly - Growth
- US$120
per month · billed monthly - Business
- US$300
per month · billed monthly
+ 1 more plans in profile
Plann
Planner with feed preview, AI help and brand tiers, part of Linktree
9 shared+0 additional34 not documented at Meta Business Suite3 not covered by the alternative
no review at G2additionally- TikTok
- YouTube
- Threads
from US$12.50per month · per brand/workspacebilled annuallyDetails for Plann
Additionally used compared to Meta Business Suite0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Meta Business Suite34
Planning & Publishing: Publishing via push notification, Editorial calendar, Recommended posting times, Content categories, Drafts & Templates, Post preview, Feed preview (grid), Media library, Bundle campaigns
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, Internal comments, Roles & Permissions, Content ideas board
Network-Specific Features: Schedule first comment, Carousel posts, Schedule YouTube Shorts, Publish directly to TikTok, LinkedIn profile and page, Tag people, Tag products, Collab posts, Add location, Cover image for videos, Alt texts, Pinterest Pinboards
Analytics: Profile analysis
Listening & Monitoring: Brand mentions
AI Features: AI text for posts, AI idea generator, AI hashtag suggestions, AI credits
Design: Template library, Image editing, Stock assets included
Used at Meta Business Suite, not here3
Analytics: Paid post analytics
Inbox & Community: Social Inbox, Reply to direct messages
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imageplannthat.com Plans7 day trial
- Free Forever
- US$0
per month - Power User
- US$12.50
per month · billed annually - Build
- US$25
per month · billed annually - Grow
- US$62.50
per month · billed annually
RecurPost
Scheduler with content reuse, inbox and white-label reports
9 shared+0 additional48 not documented at Meta Business Suite3 not covered by the alternative
4.7 / 5, G2, 65 Reviewsadditionally- TikTok
- YouTube
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Threads
- Bluesky
- +2
from €8per month · flat ratebilled monthlyDetails for RecurPost
Additionally used compared to Meta Business Suite0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Meta Business Suite48
Planning & Publishing: Publishing via push notification, Editorial calendar, Customization per network, Queue, Recommended posting times, Recycling posts, Content categories, Bulk upload, Drafts & Templates, Post preview, Feed preview (grid), Multi-location publishing
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, External approval without login, Assign tasks, Roles & Permissions, Multiple brands/workspaces
Network-Specific Features: Schedule first comment, Carousel posts, Schedule YouTube Shorts, Publish directly to TikTok, LinkedIn profile and page, LinkedIn documents (PDF carousel), Plan X-Threads, Tag people, Tag products, Collab posts, Add location, Cover image for videos, Posts on Google Business Profile, Facebook groups, Pinterest Pinboards
Analytics: Profile analysis
Reporting: Report builder, Automated report delivery, White-Label Reports
Inbox & Community: Reviews in the inbox, Tags & labels in the inbox
AI Features: AI text for posts, AI hashtag suggestions, AI image generator, AI reply suggestions
Design: Image editing, Stock assets included
Reviews: Respond to reviews
Administration & Security: API access
Service & Support: Onboarding included, Live chat support
Used at Meta Business Suite, not here3
Planning & Publishing: Schedule via smartphone app
Analytics: Story analytics, Paid post analytics
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imagerecurpost.com Plans14 day trial
- Starter
- €8
per month · billed monthly - Personal
- €24
per month · billed monthly - Agency
- €75
per month · billed monthly - Enterprise
- no price information
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