Loomly alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Loomly: short trial and no free plan, and analytics and inbox are basic. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Loomly, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Planable currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Planable	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	66.5
2	Buffer	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android +1	5 of 5	57.2

1. PlanableTop pick
Best for: Agencies and teams whose biggest headache is getting posts reviewed and approved
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from Loomly
Even stronger collaboration and approvals, with a free starting allowance.
Pros
Posts previewed exactly as they'll appear, with inline comments
Flexible multi-step approvals for clients
Workspace pricing with unlimited collaborators on higher tiers
Cons
Analytics, inbox and listening cost extra
Free allowance is small and meant for trying it out
Less suited to high-volume engagement work
Visit Planable Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Planable a good Loomly alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Starting price
$33 per workspace/month (Basic)
Checked Oct 25, 2026planable.io(opens source in a new tab)
Pro plan
$49 per workspace/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026planable.io(opens source in a new tab)
Free allowance
50 free posts to start
Checked Oct 25, 2026planable.io(opens source in a new tab)
Users
30,000+ marketers
Checked Oct 25, 2026planable.io(opens source in a new tab)
2. Buffer
Best for: Solo creators and small businesses who want a clean, cheap scheduler without enterprise extras
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Loomly
Cheaper and simpler if approvals aren't a priority.
Pros
Very easy to learn, with a tidy queue and calendar
Free plan covers three channels
Per-channel pricing stays cheap for small setups
Supports newer networks like Bluesky, Threads and Mastodon
Cons
Engagement and reporting are basic next to Sprout Social or Agorapulse
Costs add up per channel once you manage many accounts
No social listening
Visit Buffer Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Buffer a good Loomly alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Up to 3 channels
Checked Oct 25, 2026buffer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$5 per channel/month (Essentials, billed yearly)
Checked Oct 25, 2026buffer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
14 days on paid plans
Checked Oct 25, 2026buffer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan post limit
10 scheduled posts per channel
Checked Oct 25, 2026buffer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Open finances
Has shared finances and salaries since 2013
Checked Oct 25, 2026buffer.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Loomly alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Loomly alternative for most people

Planable

Even stronger collaboration and approvals, with a free starting allowance.

Best Loomly alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Buffer

Cheaper and simpler if approvals aren't a priority.

Best Loomly alternative for iPhone and Android

CoSchedule

Combines social scheduling with a full marketing calendar.

Best Loomly alternative for working in the browser

Sprout Social

Much deeper inbox and reporting for teams that have outgrown a calendar tool.

Loomly alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Loomly?

Planable ranks first right now. Even stronger collaboration and approvals, with a free starting allowance. CoSchedule and Sprout Social follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Loomly?

Yes. Planable (free plan + paid) and Buffer (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Loomly?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Loomly?

The complaints we hear most: short trial and no free plan; analytics and inbox are basic; higher tiers needed for more accounts.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Loomly, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.