Tool comparison · Alternatives
Alternatives to Preview App
35 tools with the same main category (Social media scheduler). Each row shows what the tool shares with Preview App, what it additionally offers there and what it does not.
- TikTok
32 features used · 3 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.
Buffer
Social media scheduler for creators with queue and basic analytics
24 shared+0 additional40 not documented at Preview App8 not covered by the alternative
4.3 / 5, G2, 1,043 Reviewsadditionally- YouTube
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Threads
- Bluesky
- Mastodon
- +2
from US$5per month · per social profilebilled annuallyDetails for Buffer
Additionally used compared to Preview App0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Preview App40
Planning & Publishing: Customization per network, Queue, Recycling posts, Bulk upload, Drafts & Templates, Content curation, Link shortening, UTM parameters, Bundle campaigns, Time zones per profile, Alerts for failed posts
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, Internal comments, Content ideas board
Network-Specific Features: Schedule YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn profile and page, LinkedIn documents (PDF carousel), Plan X-Threads, Collab posts, 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: Custom metrics, Historical data, Evaluation by content tags
Reporting: Report builder
Inbox & Community: Social Inbox, Reviews in the inbox, Reply templates
AI Features: AI text for posts, Rewrite per network with AI, AI reply suggestions, AI evaluation
Reviews: Respond to reviews
Administration & Security: Two-factor authentication, API access
Used at Preview App, not here8
Planning & Publishing: Feed preview (grid)
Analytics: Audience Analysis, Competitor Benchmark, Hashtag analytics
Design: Image editing, Stock assets included
Video: Trim & Cut, Music library
"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
Plann
Planner with feed preview, AI help and brand tiers, part of Linktree
24 shared+0 additional19 not documented at Preview App8 not covered by the alternative
no review at G2additionally- YouTube
- Threads
from US$12.50per month · per brand/workspacebilled annuallyDetails for Plann
Additionally used compared to Preview App0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Preview App19
Planning & Publishing: Content categories, Drafts & Templates, Media library, Bundle campaigns
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, Internal comments, Content ideas board
Network-Specific Features: Schedule YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn profile and page, Collab posts, Cover image for videos, Alt texts, Pinterest Pinboards
Analytics: Story analytics
Listening & Monitoring: Brand mentions
AI Features: AI text for posts, AI idea generator, AI hashtag suggestions, AI credits
Used at Preview App, not here8
Analytics: Audience Analysis, Follower Growth, Engagement Rate, Competitor Benchmark, Hashtag analytics
Video: Trim & Cut, Music library
Administration & Security: Unlimited users
"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
HeyOrca
Planner with client approval, workspaces and inbox, mainly for agencies
23 shared+0 additional38 not documented at Preview App9 not covered by the alternative
4.8 / 5, G2, 320 Reviewsadditionally- YouTube
- Threads
- Google Business Profile
- X (formerly Twitter)
- +6
from US$59per month · per brand/workspaceDetails for HeyOrca
Additionally used compared to Preview App0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Preview App38
Planning & Publishing: Recycling posts, Drafts & Templates, 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: LinkedIn profile and page, Collab posts, Music/audio when scheduling, Alt texts
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: Social Inbox, Reply to direct messages, 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
Service & Support: Onboarding included, Live chat support, Academy & training
Used at Preview App, not here9
Planning & Publishing: One post for multiple networks
Team & Approvals: Roles & Permissions
Network-Specific Features: Add location
Analytics: Hashtag analytics
Design: Template library, Image editing, Stock assets included
Video: Trim & Cut, Music library
"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
Loomly
Planner with approvals, content ideas board and AI-written texts, owned by Bending Spoons
22 shared+0 additional25 not documented at Preview App10 not covered by the alternative
4.6 / 5, G2, 1,796 Reviewsadditionally- YouTube
- Threads
- Google Business Profile
- Snapchat
from US$49per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for Loomly
Additionally used compared to Preview App0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Preview App25
Planning & Publishing: Recycling posts, Bulk upload, Media library, Content curation, Link shortening, Alerts for failed posts
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, Internal comments, Assign tasks, Content ideas board
Network-Specific Features: Schedule YouTube Shorts, Collab posts, Posts on Google Business Profile
Reporting: Automated report delivery, CSV/Excel export
Inbox & Community: Social Inbox, Reply templates
AI Features: AI text for posts, Brand voice for AI, Full posts with AI, AI reply suggestions, AI evaluation
Ads: Boost posts
Administration & Security: Two-factor authentication, white-label interface
Used at Preview App, not here10
Planning & Publishing: One post for multiple networks
Analytics: Audience Analysis, Follower Growth, Engagement Rate, Competitor Benchmark, Hashtag analytics
Design: Template library, Stock assets included
Video: Trim & Cut, Music library
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imageloomly.com Plans
- Starter
- US$49
per month · billed annually - Beyond
- US$249
per month · billed annually - Enterprise
- no price information
SocialBee
Planner with content categories, AI posts and managed service
22 shared+0 additional31 not documented at Preview App10 not covered by the alternative
4.7 / 5, G2, 479 Reviewsadditionally- X (formerly Twitter)
- Google Business Profile
- YouTube
- Bluesky
- +4
from US$24.20per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for SocialBee
Additionally used compared to Preview App0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Preview App31
Planning & Publishing: Customization per network, Queue, Recycling posts, Content categories, Bulk upload, RSS & Blog Autopost, Drafts & Templates, Link shortening, UTM parameters
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, Internal comments, Multiple brands/workspaces
Network-Specific Features: Schedule YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn profile and page, Collab posts, Cover image for videos, Posts on Google Business Profile, Facebook groups, Pinterest Pinboards
Analytics: Paid post analytics, Historical data, Evaluation by content tags
Reporting: Report builder, PDF export
Inbox & Community: Social Inbox, Reply to direct messages
AI Features: AI text for posts, AI image generator, Full posts with AI
Service & Support: Live chat support, Provider-managed service
Used at Preview App, not here10
Planning & Publishing: Post preview
Team & Approvals: Roles & Permissions
Network-Specific Features: Tag products
Analytics: Competitor Benchmark, Hashtag analytics
Design: Template library, Stock assets included
Video: Trim & Cut, Music library
Administration & Security: Unlimited users
"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
Hopper HQ
Planner from the UK with feed preview, link page and price per account
21 shared+0 additional15 not documented at Preview App11 not covered by the alternative
4.5 / 5, G2, 22 Reviewsadditionally- YouTube
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Threads
- Bluesky
from US$5per month · per social profilebilled annuallyDetails for Hopper HQ
Additionally used compared to Preview App0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Preview App15
Planning & Publishing: Customization per network, Queue, Bulk upload, Drafts & Templates, Time zones per profile
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow
Network-Specific Features: Schedule YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn profile and page, Collab posts, Pinterest Pinboards
Reporting: CSV/Excel export
AI Features: AI text for posts, AI hashtag suggestions, Rewrite per network with AI
Link in Bio: Link page builder
Used at Preview App, not here11
Planning & Publishing: Publishing via push notification, Post preview
Network-Specific Features: Tag products
Analytics: Engagement Rate, Competitor Benchmark
Inbox & Community: Reply to comments
Design: Template library, Stock assets included
Video: Trim & Cut, Music library
Administration & Security: Unlimited users
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imagehopperhq.com Plans14 day trial
- Grow
- US$5
per month · per social profile · billed annually - Scale
- US$10
per month · per social profile · billed annually
RecurPost
Scheduler with content reuse, inbox and white-label reports
22 shared+0 additional35 not documented at Preview App10 not covered by the alternative
4.7 / 5, G2, 65 Reviewsadditionally- YouTube
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Threads
- Bluesky
- +1
from €8per month · flat ratebilled monthlyDetails for RecurPost
Additionally used compared to Preview App0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Preview App35
Planning & Publishing: Customization per network, Queue, Recycling posts, Content categories, Bulk upload, Drafts & Templates, Multi-location publishing
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, External approval without login, Assign tasks, Multiple brands/workspaces
Network-Specific Features: Schedule YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn profile and page, LinkedIn documents (PDF carousel), Plan X-Threads, Collab posts, Cover image for videos, Posts on Google Business Profile, Facebook groups, Pinterest Pinboards
Reporting: Report builder, Automated report delivery, White-Label Reports
Inbox & Community: Social Inbox, Reply to direct messages, Reviews in the inbox, Tags & labels in the inbox
AI Features: AI text for posts, AI hashtag suggestions, AI image generator, AI reply suggestions
Reviews: Respond to reviews
Administration & Security: API access
Service & Support: Onboarding included, Live chat support
Used at Preview App, not here10
Planning & Publishing: Schedule via smartphone app
Analytics: Audience Analysis, Follower Growth, Engagement Rate, Competitor Benchmark, Hashtag analytics
Design: Template library
Video: Trim & Cut, Music library
Administration & Security: Unlimited users
"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
Swello
Planner from France with a free plan, feed preview and reports
22 shared+0 additional22 not documented at Preview App10 not covered by the alternative
5.0 / 5, G2, 1 Reviewsadditionally- Threads
- Bluesky
- X (formerly Twitter)
from €19per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for Swello
Additionally used compared to Preview App0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Preview App22
Planning & Publishing: Recycling posts, RSS & Blog Autopost, Drafts & Templates, Media library, Content curation, Link shortening
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow
Network-Specific Features: LinkedIn profile and page, LinkedIn documents (PDF carousel), Cover image for videos, Alt texts
Analytics: Story analytics, Historical data
Reporting: Report builder, White-Label Reports, PDF export, CSV/Excel export
Listening & Monitoring: Brand mentions
Inbox & Community: Social Inbox
AI Features: AI text for posts, AI hashtag suggestions, AI feedback on posts
Used at Preview App, not here10
Planning & Publishing: Publishing via push notification
Network-Specific Features: Tag products, Add location
Analytics: Audience Analysis, Competitor Benchmark, Hashtag analytics
Design: Template library
Video: Trim & Cut, Music library
Administration & Security: Unlimited users
"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
Planoly
Visual planner for creators with feed preview, link page and comment-to-DM
20 shared+0 additional16 not documented at Preview App12 not covered by the alternative
4.3 / 5, G2, 67 Reviewsadditionally- YouTube
- Threads
- X (formerly Twitter)
from US$14per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for Planoly
Additionally used compared to Preview App0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Preview App16
Planning & Publishing: Customization per network, Media library, Content curation
Network-Specific Features: Schedule YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn profile and page, Collab posts, Pinterest Pinboards, Instagram test reels
Reporting: Report builder
Automation & Chat: Comment-to-DM, Keyword triggers in DMs
AI Features: AI text for posts, AI idea generator
Link in Bio: Link page builder, Shop & digital products, Appointment booking
Used at Preview App, not here12
Planning & Publishing: Post preview
Team & Approvals: Roles & Permissions
Analytics: Audience Analysis, Follower Growth, Engagement Rate, Competitor Benchmark, Hashtag analytics
Inbox & Community: Reply to comments
Design: Template library
Video: Trim & Cut, Music library
Administration & Security: Unlimited users
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imageplanoly.com Plans14 day trial
- Starter
- US$14
per month · billed annually - Growth
- US$24
per month · billed annually - Pro
- US$47
per month · billed annually
Social Champ
Planner with inbox, employee advocacy hub and free plan
22 shared+0 additional38 not documented at Preview App10 not covered by the alternative
4.4 / 5, G2, 33 Reviewsadditionally- YouTube
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Threads
- Bluesky
- Mastodon
- +4
from US$4per month · per social profilebilled annuallyDetails for Social Champ
Additionally used compared to Preview App0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Preview App38
Planning & Publishing: Queue, Recycling posts, Bulk upload, Alerts for failed posts
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, External approval without login, Internal comments, Assign tasks, Multiple brands/workspaces
Network-Specific Features: LinkedIn profile and page, LinkedIn documents (PDF carousel), Plan X-Threads, Collab posts, Alt texts, Schedule polls
Reporting: White-Label Reports
Listening & Monitoring: Sentiment analysis
Inbox & Community: Social Inbox, Reply to direct messages, Reviews in the inbox, Reply templates, Tags & labels in the inbox, Inbox automation, Collision protection, Measure response times
AI Features: AI text for posts, AI image generator, AI feedback on posts, AI credits
Design: Remove background, Schedule directly from the editor
Ads: Boost posts
Employee Advocacy: Content hub for employees, Advocacy Analytics
Administration & Security: Single Sign-On, Two-factor authentication, API access
Service & Support: Live chat support
Used at Preview App, not here10
Planning & Publishing: Post preview, Schedule via smartphone app
Network-Specific Features: Schedule first comment
Analytics: Audience Analysis, Follower Growth, Engagement Rate, Hashtag analytics
Design: Stock assets included
Video: Trim & Cut, Music library
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imagesocialchamp.com Plans14 day trial
- Free
- US$0
per month - Starter
- US$4
per month · per social profile · billed annually - Growth
- US$8
per month · per social profile · billed annually - Standard
- US$23.20
per month · billed annually
+ 3 more plans in profile
Sked Social
Planner for agencies with approvals, client access and inbox
20 shared+0 additional45 not documented at Preview App12 not covered by the alternative
4.3 / 5, G2, 80 Reviewsadditionally- YouTube
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Threads
- Google Business Profile
- +1
from €49per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for Sked Social
Additionally used compared to Preview App0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Preview App45
Planning & Publishing: Queue, Bulk upload, Drafts & Templates, Media library, Bundle campaigns, Multi-location publishing
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, External approval without login, Internal comments, Assign tasks, Client access, Content ideas board, Change log
Network-Specific Features: Schedule YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn profile and page, LinkedIn documents (PDF carousel), Music/audio when scheduling, Cover image for videos, Posts on Google Business Profile, Pinterest Pinboards
Analytics: Website traffic from social, Evaluation by content tags
Reporting: Report builder, Automated report delivery, White-Label Reports, PDF export, AI summary of reports
Listening & Monitoring: Brand mentions, Keyword monitoring, Sentiment analysis
Inbox & Community: Social Inbox, Reply to direct messages, Moderate ad comments, Reply templates, Helpdesk integration
AI Features: AI text for posts, AI idea generator, Brand voice for AI, AI reply suggestions, AI evaluation
Link in Bio: Link page builder, Own domain
Administration & Security: Single Sign-On
Service & Support: Dedicated point of contact, Live chat support
Used at Preview App, not here12
Planning & Publishing: One post for multiple networks
Network-Specific Features: Tag people, Add location
Analytics: Post analysis, Audience Analysis, Follower Growth, Engagement Rate, Hashtag analytics
Design: Template library, Stock assets included
Video: Music library
Administration & Security: Unlimited users
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imageskedsocial.com Plans14 day trial
- Grow
- €49
per month · billed annually - Accelerate
- €183
per month · billed annually - Custom
- no price information
Publer
Scheduler with free plan, link page and price per social account
19 shared+0 additional38 not documented at Preview App13 not covered by the alternative
4.7 / 5, G2, 548 Reviewsadditionally- YouTube
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Threads
- Bluesky
- Mastodon
- +3
from €3.58per month · per social profilebilled annuallyDetails for Publer
Additionally used compared to Preview App0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Preview App38
Planning & Publishing: Customization per network, Queue, Recycling posts, Bulk upload, RSS & Blog Autopost, Drafts & Templates, Media library, Content curation, Link shortening, UTM parameters, Alerts for failed posts, Automatically delete posts, Automatic cross-posting from the main account
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, External approval without login, Internal comments, Multiple brands/workspaces, Content ideas board
Network-Specific Features: Schedule YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn profile and page, LinkedIn documents (PDF carousel), Plan X-Threads, Music/audio when scheduling, Posts on Google Business Profile, Facebook groups
Analytics: Historical data
Reporting: Automated report delivery, PDF export
AI Features: AI text for posts, AI idea generator, AI hashtag suggestions, AI image generator
Design: Schedule directly from the editor
Link in Bio: Link page builder
Administration & Security: Two-factor authentication, API access
Service & Support: Onboarding included, Live chat support
Used at Preview App, not here13
Planning & Publishing: Feed preview (grid)
Network-Specific Features: Tag people, Tag products, Add location
Analytics: Profile analysis, Post analysis, Audience Analysis, Follower Growth, Engagement Rate
Design: Template library
Video: Trim & Cut, Music library
Administration & Security: Unlimited users
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Plans7 day trial
- Kostenlos
- €0
per month - Professional
- €3.58
per month · billed annually - Business
- €7.15
per month · billed annually - Enterprise
- no price information
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