Metricool alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Metricool: dense interface with a learning curve, and free plan has tight planning limits. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Metricool, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Iconosquare currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Metricool alternative for most people
IconosquareSimilar analytics-first approach with a free tier and Instagram depth.
Best Metricool alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
BufferSimpler scheduling if analytics aren't the priority.
Best Metricool alternative for Mac
Vista SocialAnalytics plus inbox, listening and reviews in one platform.
Best Metricool alternative for Windows
Vista SocialAnalytics plus inbox, listening and reviews in one platform.
Best Metricool alternative for working in the browser
AgorapulseStronger inbox and ROI reporting for teams.
Metricool alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Metricool?
Iconosquare ranks first right now. Similar analytics-first approach with a free tier and Instagram depth. Buffer and Vista Social follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Metricool?
Yes. Iconosquare (free plan + paid), Buffer (free plan + paid), Publer (free plan + paid) and Agorapulse (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Metricool?
None of the 7 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Metricool?
The complaints we hear most: dense interface with a learning curve; free plan has tight planning limits; inbox and approvals are simpler than in premium suites.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Metricool, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.