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Content calendar with built-in approval; limited analytics

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The verdict

Pick with your eyes open.

Content calendar with built-in approval; limited analytics

Sked Social$199/moAccelerate planAgencies and social teams who want approvals, Instagram-first scheduling and real analytics without enterprise pricing.
Loomly$249/mofor this sizePartial fit for agenciesSmall teams / agencies wanting calendar + approvals

Choose Sked if…

  • You want a visual approval board clients sign off on, not a list-based flow.
  • You need stronger analytics and reporting for client work.
  • Instagram-first publishing is central to the accounts you run.

Choose Loomly if…

  • A guided calendar with basic approval is enough for the clients you serve.

Plan match

Which Sked plan replaces Loomly?

Loomly can be cheaper at the entry line. For 12 profiles and 3 users, compare that against Sked Grow at $117/mo. Sked is the stronger fit when approvals, team roles, and branded reports matter more than the lowest starting price.

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Side by side

Sked vs Loomly, line by line

Each tool's own published capabilities, grouped by what actually matters when you switch. For the full 13-tool view, see the all-tools comparison.

Publishing
Post scheduling
Sked
Loomly
Networks supported
Sked9 networks
Loomly6 networks
Link in bio
Sked
Loomly
AI captions
Sked
Loomly
Collaboration
Approvals
SkedKanban board, Accelerate included
LoomlyClient-login approvals
Unified inbox
Sked
Loomly
White-label reports
SkedBranded reports, Accelerate
Loomly
Insights
Analytics depth
SkedAdvanced
LoomlyBasic
Social listening
Sked
Loomly
Pricing & access
Entry price
Sked$69/mo
Loomly$65/mo
Free option
Sked14-day trial
LoomlyNo free plan

Pricing

Loomly pricing, every tier

What Loomly publishes today, not just the headline price, so you can compare like for like against Sked's Grow plan ($69/mo).

Entry planStarter$49/mo3 seats · 12 profiles · flat rate
Beyond$249/mo60 profiles · flat rate
EnterpriseCustom

Pricing checked 2026-06-25. Monthly list price; annual billing and add-ons differ. Confirm on Loomly's pricing page →

Reviewer scores

What reviewers actually score them

Public ratings, not cherry-picked quotes. Each links to its source so you can read the reviews yourself.

Sked Social
4.6 out of 5 on G2
Loomly
4.6 out of 5 on G2 · 1,793 reviews
4.7 out of 5 on Capterra · 509 reviews

Checked 2026-06-25. See Loomly's review profile →

The honest take

Common Loomly complaints

From public reviews on G2, Capterra and Reddit. We link every one so you can judge for yourself.

Reddit users report that a 2025 pricing overhaul raised renewal costs steeply and removed mid-tier plans, leaving a large gap between the Starter and Beyond tiers.

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Reviewers cite recurring Instagram and publishing limitations, including API restrictions on video and image uploads.

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Trustpilot reviewers complain that support is chatbot-only with no way to reach a human agent.

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Reviewers note limited analytics and an editor that feels clunky to work in.

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Switching is easy

Moving from Loomly to Sked

A clear path off Loomly, with our team moving your queue across so nothing drops.

Export from Loomly, import to Sked, reconnect profiles.

  1. Export your content from Loomly

    Pull your planned posts, captions and media out of Loomly so nothing in your queue is lost in the move.

  2. Bring it into Sked

    Upload your media and posts into Sked, bulk schedule from a CSV, and rebuild your content queue in the planner.

  3. Reconnect your social accounts

    Authorize your Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Pinterest and other profiles directly in Sked so publishing picks up where you left off.

  4. Rebuild approvals and your calendar

    Rebuild your posting schedule and set up approvals on Sked's visual Kanban board so clients and teammates can sign off in one place.

Typical time Switching from Loomly usually takes under a day.
You are not on your own Real humans on support help you move your queue across, not a chatbot.

Common questions

Questions about switching from Loomly.

  • Is Sked cheaper than Loomly?

    No. Loomly can be cheaper at the entry line. Sked's case is approvals, team roles, and multi-brand reporting once the work needs more than a simple scheduler.

  • Which Sked plan replaces Loomly?

    Loomly can be cheaper at the entry line. For 12 profiles and 3 users, compare that against Sked Grow at $117/mo. Sked is the stronger fit when approvals, team roles, and branded reports matter more than the lowest starting price. For larger teams, use the calculator so profile and user counts are priced together.

  • Does Sked have approvals like Loomly?

    Yes. Sked uses a Kanban approval board for visual sign-off. Approval add-ons are available on Grow, and approval features are included from Accelerate, so the right comparison depends on how much review control you need.

  • Can I migrate from Loomly to Sked?

    Yes. Export from Loomly, import to Sked, reconnect profiles.

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