Tool comparison · Alternatives
Alternatives to SmarterQueue
35 tools with the same main category (Social media scheduler). Each row shows what the tool shares with SmarterQueue, what it additionally offers there and what it does not.
- TikTok
- YouTube
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Threads
- Google Business Profile
43 features used · 9 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.
Publer
Scheduler with free plan, link page and price per social account
35 shared+0 additional22 not documented at SmarterQueue8 not covered by the alternative
4.7 / 5, G2, 548 Reviewsadditionally- Bluesky
- Mastodon
- Telegram
from €3.58per month · per social profilebilled annuallyDetails for Publer
Additionally used compared to SmarterQueue0
nothing
Documented here, no information at SmarterQueue22
Planning & Publishing: Automatically delete posts, Automatic cross-posting from the main account
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, External approval without login, Content ideas board
Network-Specific Features: LinkedIn profile and page, Plan X-Threads, Music/audio when scheduling, Posts on Google Business Profile, Facebook groups
Analytics: Competitor Benchmark, Hashtag analytics
Reporting: Automated report delivery
Inbox & Community: Reply to comments
AI Features: AI image generator
Design: Image editing, Stock assets included
Link in Bio: Link page builder
Administration & Security: Two-factor authentication, API access
Service & Support: Onboarding included, Live chat support
Used at SmarterQueue, not here8
Planning & Publishing: Content categories, Feed preview (grid)
Network-Specific Features: Alt texts
Analytics: Profile analysis, Post analysis, Follower Growth
Automation & Chat: Official Meta API only
AI Features: Rewrite per network with AI
"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
Buffer
Social media scheduler for creators with queue and basic analytics
33 shared+1 additional30 not documented at SmarterQueue10 not covered by the alternative
4.3 / 5, G2, 1,043 ReviewsAdditionally, e.g. Social Inbox
additionally- Bluesky
- Mastodon
from US$5per month · per social profilebilled annuallyDetails for Buffer
Additionally used compared to SmarterQueue1
Inbox & Community: Social Inbox
Documented here, no information at SmarterQueue30
Planning & Publishing: Bundle campaigns, Time zones per profile
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, Content ideas board
Network-Specific Features: LinkedIn profile and page, Plan X-Threads, Tag people, Tag products, Collab posts, Add location, Music/audio when scheduling, Cover image for videos, Posts on Google Business Profile, Facebook groups, AI label when publishing, Instagram test reels
Analytics: Engagement Rate, Custom metrics, Evaluation by content tags
Reporting: Report builder
Inbox & Community: Reply to comments, Reviews in the inbox, Reply templates
AI Features: AI reply suggestions, AI evaluation
Design: Template library
Reviews: Respond to reviews
Administration & Security: Two-factor authentication, API access, Unlimited users
Used at SmarterQueue, not here10
Planning & Publishing: Content categories, RSS & Blog Autopost, Feed preview (grid), Media library
Team & Approvals: Multiple brands/workspaces
Reporting: PDF export
Automation & Chat: Official Meta API only
AI Features: AI idea generator, AI hashtag suggestions
Design: Schedule directly from the editor
"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
SocialBee
Planner with content categories, AI posts and managed service
31 shared+1 additional21 not documented at SmarterQueue12 not covered by the alternative
4.7 / 5, G2, 479 ReviewsAdditionally, e.g. Social Inbox
additionally- Bluesky
- Mastodon
- Telegram
from US$24.20per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for SocialBee
Additionally used compared to SmarterQueue1
Inbox & Community: Social Inbox
Documented here, no information at SmarterQueue21
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow
Network-Specific Features: LinkedIn profile and page, Tag people, Collab posts, Add location, Cover image for videos, Posts on Google Business Profile, Facebook groups, Pinterest Pinboards
Analytics: Audience Analysis, Engagement Rate, Paid post analytics, Evaluation by content tags
Reporting: Report builder
Inbox & Community: Reply to comments, Reply to direct messages
AI Features: AI image generator, Full posts with AI
Design: Image editing
Service & Support: Live chat support, Provider-managed service
Used at SmarterQueue, not here12
Planning & Publishing: Post preview, Media library, Content curation, Alerts for failed posts
Team & Approvals: Roles & Permissions
Network-Specific Features: LinkedIn documents (PDF carousel), Alt texts
Automation & Chat: Official Meta API only
AI Features: AI idea generator, AI hashtag suggestions, Rewrite per network with AI
Design: Schedule directly from the editor
"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
Nuelink
Planner with cross-posting, bulk upload and link page builder
30 shared+1 additional13 not documented at SmarterQueue13 not covered by the alternative
4.8 / 5, G2, 47 ReviewsAdditionally, e.g. Social Inbox
additionally- Bluesky
- Mastodon
- Telegram
from US$12per month · flat rate · Promotional pricebilled annuallyDetails for Nuelink
Additionally used compared to SmarterQueue1
Inbox & Community: Social Inbox
Documented here, no information at SmarterQueue13
Planning & Publishing: Bundle campaigns, Automatic cross-posting from the main account
Network-Specific Features: LinkedIn profile and page, Plan X-Threads, Cover image for videos, Schedule polls
Reporting: Report builder
Inbox & Community: Reply to comments, Moderate ad comments
AI Features: AI credits
Link in Bio: Link page builder
Administration & Security: API access
Service & Support: Onboarding included
Used at SmarterQueue, not here13
Planning & Publishing: Publishing via push notification, Recycling posts, Content curation, UTM parameters, Alerts for failed posts
Team & Approvals: Internal comments
Network-Specific Features: LinkedIn documents (PDF carousel), Alt texts
Analytics: Historical data
Automation & Chat: Official Meta API only
AI Features: AI idea generator, AI hashtag suggestions
Design: Schedule directly from the editor
"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
SocialBu
Planner with automation, inbox and monitoring, with a free plan
29 shared+1 additional18 not documented at SmarterQueue14 not covered by the alternative
4.6 / 5, G2, 27 ReviewsAdditionally, e.g. Social Inbox
additionally- Bluesky
- Mastodon
from US$22per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for SocialBu
Additionally used compared to SmarterQueue1
Inbox & Community: Social Inbox
Documented here, no information at SmarterQueue18
Planning & Publishing: Workflow automation
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, External approval without login
Network-Specific Features: Plan X-Threads, Collab posts, Pinterest Pinboards
Listening & Monitoring: Brand mentions, Keyword monitoring
Inbox & Community: Reply to comments, Reply to direct messages, Reviews in the inbox, Tags & labels in the inbox, Inbox automation, Collision protection
AI Features: Repurpose content with AI, AI credits
Reviews: Respond to reviews
Administration & Security: API access
Used at SmarterQueue, not here14
Planning & Publishing: Publishing via push notification, Recommended posting times, Content categories, Feed preview (grid), Media library, UTM parameters, Alerts for failed posts
Network-Specific Features: Carousel posts, LinkedIn documents (PDF carousel)
Analytics: Follower Growth, Historical data
Reporting: PDF export
Automation & Chat: Official Meta API only
Design: Schedule directly from the editor
"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
29 shared+1 additional14 not documented at SmarterQueue14 not covered by the alternative
5.0 / 5, G2, 1 ReviewsAdditionally, e.g. Social Inbox
additionally- Bluesky
- YouTube
- Google Business Profile
from €19per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for Swello
Additionally used compared to SmarterQueue1
Inbox & Community: Social Inbox
Documented here, no information at SmarterQueue14
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow
Network-Specific Features: LinkedIn profile and page, Tag people, Cover image for videos
Analytics: Engagement Rate, Story analytics
Reporting: Report builder, White-Label Reports, CSV/Excel export
Listening & Monitoring: Brand mentions
Inbox & Community: Reply to comments
AI Features: AI feedback on posts
Design: Image editing, Stock assets included
Used at SmarterQueue, not here14
Planning & Publishing: Publishing via push notification, Customization per network, Queue, Content categories, Bulk upload, UTM parameters, Alerts for failed posts
Team & Approvals: Internal comments, Multiple brands/workspaces
Network-Specific Features: Schedule YouTube Shorts
Automation & Chat: Official Meta API only
AI Features: AI idea generator, Rewrite per network with AI
Design: Schedule directly from the editor
"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
ContentStudio
Social media suite with scheduling, inbox, listening and AI copy
28 shared+1 additional38 not documented at SmarterQueue15 not covered by the alternative
4.6 / 5, G2, 355 ReviewsAdditionally, e.g. Social Inbox
additionally- Bluesky
- Telegram
- Tumblr
from US$15per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for ContentStudio
Additionally used compared to SmarterQueue1
Inbox & Community: Social Inbox
Documented here, no information at SmarterQueue38
Planning & Publishing: Workflow automation
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow
Network-Specific Features: LinkedIn profile and page, Plan X-Threads, Tag people, Posts on Google Business Profile, Schedule polls, Instagram test reels
Analytics: Competitor Benchmark, Paid post analytics, Evaluation by content tags
Reporting: Automated report delivery, White-Label Reports, Looker Studio connection
Listening & Monitoring: Brand mentions, Keyword monitoring, Hashtag monitoring, Sentiment analysis, Trend & topic detection, Crisis alerts
Inbox & Community: Reply to comments, Reply to direct messages, Reviews in the inbox, Ticketing system, Bulk actions
AI Features: Brand voice for AI, AI image generator, AI carousel generator, AI reply suggestions, AI categorisation, AI credits
Design: Stock assets included
Reviews: Respond to reviews
Administration & Security: Single Sign-On, API access, white-label interface
Service & Support: Onboarding included, Dedicated point of contact
Used at SmarterQueue, not here15
Planning & Publishing: Drafts & Templates, Post preview, Feed preview (grid), Content curation, Link shortening, UTM parameters
Team & Approvals: Internal comments, Roles & Permissions
Network-Specific Features: Alt texts
Analytics: Follower Growth, Historical data
Automation & Chat: Official Meta API only
AI Features: AI idea generator, AI hashtag suggestions, Rewrite per network with AI
"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
Plann
Planner with feed preview, AI help and brand tiers, part of Linktree
26 shared+0 additional17 not documented at SmarterQueue17 not covered by the alternative
no review at G2without- X (formerly Twitter)
- Google Business Profile
from US$12.50per month · per brand/workspacebilled annuallyDetails for Plann
Additionally used compared to SmarterQueue0
nothing
Documented here, no information at SmarterQueue17
Planning & Publishing: Bundle campaigns
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, Content ideas board
Network-Specific Features: LinkedIn profile and page, Tag people, Tag products, Collab posts, Add location, Cover image for videos, Pinterest Pinboards
Analytics: Story analytics
Listening & Monitoring: Brand mentions
Inbox & Community: Reply to comments
AI Features: AI credits
Design: Template library, Image editing, Stock assets included
Used at SmarterQueue, not here17
Planning & Publishing: Customization per network, Queue, Recycling posts, Bulk upload, RSS & Blog Autopost, Content curation, Link shortening, UTM parameters, Alerts for failed posts
Team & Approvals: Multiple brands/workspaces
Network-Specific Features: LinkedIn documents (PDF carousel)
Analytics: Follower Growth, Historical data
Reporting: PDF export
Automation & Chat: Official Meta API only
AI Features: Rewrite per network with AI
Design: Schedule directly from the editor
"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
27 shared+1 additional29 not documented at SmarterQueue16 not covered by the alternative
4.7 / 5, G2, 65 ReviewsAdditionally, e.g. Social Inbox
additionally- Bluesky
from €8per month · flat ratebilled monthlyDetails for RecurPost
Additionally used compared to SmarterQueue1
Inbox & Community: Social Inbox
Documented here, no information at SmarterQueue29
Planning & Publishing: Multi-location publishing
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, External approval without login, Assign tasks
Network-Specific Features: LinkedIn profile and page, Plan X-Threads, Tag people, Tag products, Collab posts, Add location, Cover image for videos, Posts on Google Business Profile, Facebook groups, Pinterest Pinboards
Reporting: Report builder, Automated report delivery, White-Label Reports
Inbox & Community: Reply to comments, Reply to direct messages, Reviews in the inbox, Tags & labels in the inbox
AI Features: 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 SmarterQueue, not here16
Planning & Publishing: RSS & Blog Autopost, Media library, Content curation, Link shortening, UTM parameters, Schedule via smartphone app, Alerts for failed posts
Team & Approvals: Internal comments
Network-Specific Features: Alt texts
Analytics: Follower Growth, Historical data
Reporting: PDF export
Automation & Chat: Official Meta API only
AI Features: AI idea generator, Rewrite per network with AI
Design: Schedule directly from the editor
"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
FeedHive
Planner with an AI focus for creators, brands and agencies
26 shared+1 additional17 not documented at SmarterQueue17 not covered by the alternative
4.7 / 5, G2, 174 ReviewsAdditionally, e.g. Social Inbox
additionally- Discord
from €15per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for FeedHive
Additionally used compared to SmarterQueue1
Inbox & Community: Social Inbox
Documented here, no information at SmarterQueue17
Planning & Publishing: Bundle campaigns, Workflow automation
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow
Network-Specific Features: LinkedIn profile and page, Plan X-Threads, Cover image for videos, Posts on Google Business Profile, Pinterest Pinboards
Inbox & Community: Reply templates
AI Features: Brand voice for AI, AI image generator, Full posts with AI, AI content calendar, AI feedback on posts, AI credits, Choice of AI model
Administration & Security: API access
Used at SmarterQueue, not here17
Planning & Publishing: Publishing via push notification, Content categories, RSS & Blog Autopost, Content curation, UTM parameters, Schedule via smartphone app, Alerts for failed posts
Network-Specific Features: LinkedIn documents (PDF carousel), Alt texts
Analytics: Profile analysis, Post analysis, Follower Growth, Historical data
Reporting: PDF export
Automation & Chat: Official Meta API only
AI Features: Rewrite per network with AI
Design: Schedule directly from the editor
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imagefeedhive.com Plans7 day trial
- Creator
- €15
per month · flat rate · billed annually - Brand
- €22
per month · flat rate · billed annually - Business
- €69
per month · flat rate · billed annually - Agency
- €239
per month · flat rate · billed annually
HeyOrca
Planner with client approval, workspaces and inbox, mainly for agencies
25 shared+1 additional35 not documented at SmarterQueue18 not covered by the alternative
4.8 / 5, G2, 320 ReviewsAdditionally, e.g. Social Inbox
additionally- Bluesky
- Tumblr
- Twitch
- Vimeo
- Snapchat
from US$59per month · per brand/workspaceDetails for HeyOrca
Additionally used compared to SmarterQueue1
Inbox & Community: Social Inbox
Documented here, no information at SmarterQueue35
Planning & Publishing: Any networks via reminder
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, External approval without login, Client access, Content ideas board, Store brand guidelines, Change log
Network-Specific Features: LinkedIn profile and page, Tag people, Tag products, Collab posts, Music/audio when scheduling
Analytics: Audience Analysis, 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: Reply to comments, Reply to direct messages, Moderate ad comments, Bulk actions
Automation & Chat: Comment-to-DM
AI Features: 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 SmarterQueue, not here18
Planning & Publishing: One post for multiple networks, Customization per network, Queue, Content categories, Bulk upload, RSS & Blog Autopost, Content curation, UTM parameters, Alerts for failed posts
Team & Approvals: Roles & Permissions
Network-Specific Features: Schedule YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn documents (PDF carousel)
Analytics: Historical data
Reporting: PDF export
Automation & Chat: Official Meta API only
AI Features: AI idea generator, Rewrite per network with AI
Design: Schedule directly from the editor
"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
25 shared+1 additional21 not documented at SmarterQueue18 not covered by the alternative
4.6 / 5, G2, 1,796 ReviewsAdditionally, e.g. Social Inbox
additionally- Snapchat
- X (formerly Twitter)
from US$49per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for Loomly
Additionally used compared to SmarterQueue1
Inbox & Community: Social Inbox
Documented here, no information at SmarterQueue21
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, Assign tasks, Content ideas board
Network-Specific Features: Tag people, Tag products, Collab posts, Add location, Posts on Google Business Profile
Reporting: Automated report delivery, CSV/Excel export
Inbox & Community: Reply to comments, Reply templates
AI Features: Brand voice for AI, Full posts with AI, AI reply suggestions, AI evaluation
Design: Image editing
Ads: Boost posts
Administration & Security: Two-factor authentication, white-label interface, Unlimited users
Used at SmarterQueue, not here18
Planning & Publishing: One post for multiple networks, Customization per network, Queue, Content categories, RSS & Blog Autopost, Drafts & Templates, UTM parameters
Team & Approvals: Multiple brands/workspaces
Network-Specific Features: LinkedIn documents (PDF carousel), Alt texts
Analytics: Follower Growth, Historical data
Reporting: PDF export
Automation & Chat: Official Meta API only
AI Features: AI idea generator, AI hashtag suggestions, Rewrite per network with AI
Design: Schedule directly from the editor
"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
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