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The Metricool alternative built for creators and agencies

Analytics-per-dollar value tool with a free plan; ceiling for agencies

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The verdict

Pick with your eyes open.

Analytics-per-dollar value tool with a free plan; ceiling for agencies

Sked Social$29/moBasic planAgencies and social teams who want approvals, Instagram-first scheduling and real analytics without enterprise pricing.
Metricool$0/mofor this sizeStrong fit for solo brandsValue-seekers / small accounts wanting analytics + a free tier

Choose Sked if…

  • You want a visual Instagram planner and approvals, not mainly an analytics dashboard.
  • You think you'll add a team or clients soon.

Choose Metricool if…

  • You're a solo user who mainly wants analytics per dollar and a free plan.
  • Approvals and client workspaces aren't on your radar yet.

Plan match

Which Sked plan replaces Metricool?

Metricool can be cheaper at the entry line and has a free plan. For 1 profile and 1 user, compare that against Sked Basic at $29/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 Metricool, 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
Metricool
Networks supported
Sked9 networks
Metricool8 networks
Link in bio
Sked
Metricool
AI captions
Sked
Metricool
Collaboration
Approvals
SkedKanban board, Accelerate included
MetricoolClient-login approvals
Unified inbox
Sked
Metricool
White-label reports
SkedBranded reports, Accelerate
Metricool
Insights
Analytics depth
SkedAdvanced
MetricoolAdvanced
Social listening
Sked
Metricool
Pricing & access
Entry price
Sked$29/mo
Metricool$25/mo
Free option
Sked14-day trial
MetricoolFree plan

Pricing

Metricool pricing, every tier

What Metricool publishes today, not just the headline price, so you can compare like for like against Sked's Basic plan ($29/mo).

Entry planFree$0/mo1 brand · flat rate
Starter$20/mo5 brands · flat rate
Advanced$53/mo15 brands · flat rate
CustomCustom

Pricing checked 2026-06-25. Monthly list price; annual billing and add-ons differ. Confirm on Metricool'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
Metricool
4.5 out of 5 on G2 · 83 reviews
4.3 out of 5 on Capterra · 97 reviews

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

The honest take

Common Metricool complaints

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

Users managing several brands report that switching between accounts is clunky and sometimes requires disconnecting and reconnecting social profiles.

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A recurring complaint is that Metricool occasionally double-posts content, sometimes hours apart.

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Several users criticize the billing practices, noting that refunds are not offered on annual auto-renewals.

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Some reviewers report inconsistent or slow customer support responsiveness.

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Switching is easy

Moving from Metricool to Sked

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

Export from Metricool, import to Sked, reconnect profiles.

  1. Export your content from Metricool

    Pull your planned posts, captions and media out of Metricool 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 Most teams move off Metricool within 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 Metricool.

  • Is Sked cheaper than Metricool?

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

  • Which Sked plan replaces Metricool?

    Metricool can be cheaper at the entry line and has a free plan. For 1 profile and 1 user, compare that against Sked Basic at $29/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 Metricool?

    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 Metricool to Sked?

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

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