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SocialPilot alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave SocialPilot: no free plan, and no social listening. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces SocialPilot, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Sendible currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Publer logoPublerFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 459.6
2Agorapulse logoAgorapulseFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 557.2
3Zoho Social logoZoho SocialFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +13 of 353.6
  1. Publer logo

    1. PublerTop pick

    Best for: Budget-conscious individuals and small teams posting to many different networks

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from SocialPilot

    Even cheaper per-account pricing and a free plan.

    Pros

    • Free plan and low per-account pricing
    • Covers Mastodon, Bluesky, Telegram and WordPress
    • Bulk scheduling, recycling and RSS built in

    Cons

    • Interface can feel crowded
    • Limited engagement inbox
    • X posting is restricted on the free plan
    Visit Publer Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 Publer a good SocialPilot alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, for individuals
    Checked Oct 25, 2026publer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mastodon support
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026publer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Bluesky support
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026publer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Telegram support
    Groups and channels
    Checked Oct 25, 2026publer.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Agorapulse logo

    2. Agorapulse

    Best for: Social and community managers who spend most of their day in the inbox

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from SocialPilot

    Better inbox and ROI reporting for a higher price.

    Pros

    • Fast, well-organised unified inbox with moderation rules
    • Social ROI reporting tied to web analytics
    • Cheaper than Sprout Social for similar core features

    Cons

    • Per-user pricing grows with team size
    • Listening is limited on lower tiers
    • Fewer integrations than Hootsuite
    Visit Agorapulse 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 Agorapulse a good SocialPilot alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    $79 per user/month billed yearly ($99 monthly)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026agorapulse.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Professional plan
    $119 per user/month billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026agorapulse.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Agency customers
    3,000+ agencies
    Checked Oct 25, 2026agorapulse.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    1 user, 3 social profiles
    Checked Oct 25, 2026agorapulse.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days, no card required
    Checked Oct 25, 2026agorapulse.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Zoho Social logo

    3. Zoho Social

    Best for: Small businesses on a budget, especially those already using Zoho CRM

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from SocialPilot

    Budget option with agency plans and a free tier.

    Pros

    • Low prices and a forever-free plan
    • Ties social activity into Zoho CRM
    • Separate agency plans for multiple brands

    Cons

    • Fewer integrations outside Zoho
    • Interface feels utilitarian
    • Advanced features need higher tiers
    Visit Zoho Social Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    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 Zoho Social a good SocialPilot alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Forever-free plan after the trial
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    15 days, no credit card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Browser extension
    zShare
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best SocialPilot alternative for…

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

Sendible logo

Best SocialPilot alternative for most people

Sendible

Unlimited users on every plan and stronger client workspaces.

Publer logo

Best SocialPilot alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Publer

Even cheaper per-account pricing and a free plan.

Vista Social logo

Best SocialPilot alternative for Mac

Vista Social

More features, including listening and reviews.

Vista Social logo

Best SocialPilot alternative for Windows

Vista Social

More features, including listening and reviews.

ContentStudio logo

Best SocialPilot alternative for iPhone and Android

ContentStudio

Similar price with content discovery built in.

Agorapulse logo

Best SocialPilot alternative for working in the browser

Agorapulse

Better inbox and ROI reporting for a higher price.

SocialPilot alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to SocialPilot?

Sendible ranks first right now. Unlimited users on every plan and stronger client workspaces. ContentStudio and Publer follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to SocialPilot?

Yes. Publer (free plan + paid), Agorapulse (free plan + paid) and Zoho Social (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to SocialPilot?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from SocialPilot?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan; no social listening; interface is functional rather than polished.

How is this list ranked?

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