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The Planoly alternative built for creators and agencies

Instagram-first visual planner for creators; narrow platform set

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The verdict

Pick with your eyes open.

Instagram-first visual planner for creators; narrow platform set

Sked Social$29/moBasic planAgencies and social teams who want approvals, Instagram-first scheduling and real analytics without enterprise pricing.
Planoly$16/mofor this sizeStrong fit for solo brandsCreators / visual brands focused on Instagram & Pinterest

Choose Sked if…

  • You need broader network support than Planoly's creator-focused set.
  • You think you'll want approvals as you grow.

Choose Planoly if…

  • You're a creator whose world is polished Instagram and Pinterest visual planning.
  • You don't need team approvals or wide network coverage.

Plan match

Which Sked plan replaces Planoly?

Planoly 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 Planoly, 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
Planoly
Networks supported
Sked9 networks
Planoly5 networks
Link in bio
Sked
Planoly
AI captions
Sked
Planoly
Collaboration
Approvals
SkedKanban board, Accelerate included
Planoly
Unified inbox
Sked
Planoly
White-label reports
SkedBranded reports, Accelerate
Planoly
Insights
Analytics depth
SkedAdvanced
PlanolyBasic
Social listening
Sked
Planoly
Pricing & access
Entry price
Sked$29/mo
Planoly$16/mo
Free option
Sked14-day trial
PlanolyFree plan

Pricing

Planoly pricing, every tier

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

Entry planStarter$16/mo1 seat · 1 profile · flat rate
Growth$28/mo2 seats · 2 profiles · flat rate
Pro$55/mo6 seats · 6 profiles · flat rate

Pricing checked 2026-06-25. Monthly list price; annual billing and add-ons differ. Confirm on Planoly'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
Planoly
4.3 out of 5 on G2 · 67 reviews
4.3 out of 5 on Capterra · 56 reviews

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

The honest take

Common Planoly complaints

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

Reviewers report that auto posting is unreliable, with scheduled posts failing to publish and errors that only surface at posting time rather than while drafting.

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Several users describe the web interface as glitchy and say the overall experience has declined over the past year and a half.

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Customers say accounts stop posting for extended periods and that customer support responds with generic help links rather than resolving the issue.

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The tool is heavily Instagram focused, and reviewers note limited integrations and thin analytics compared with broader social management platforms.

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Switching is easy

Moving from Planoly to Sked

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

Export from Planoly, import to Sked, reconnect profiles.

  1. Export your content from Planoly

    Pull your planned posts, captions and media out of Planoly 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 visual calendar in Sked and, if you work with a team or clients, switch sign off onto the Kanban approval board.

Typical time Switching from Planoly is typically same-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 Planoly.

  • Is Sked cheaper than Planoly?

    No. Planoly 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 Planoly?

    Planoly 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 Planoly?

    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 Planoly to Sked?

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

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