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Alternatives to Later

Later: Social media planner with a visual calendar, link-in-bio and AI help, strong on Instagram and TikTok.

The other social media scheduling tools we checked, with the highest overall score at the top.

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Metricool

Social media scheduling · for freelancers and SMEs

Spanish tool to plan and analyse social media, with a free plan and data in the EU.

  • EU data
From€0 /month excl. VATAlso a free plan
Visit Metricool

On the Metricool website

Hootsuite

Social media scheduling · for SMEs and large companies

Extensive social media tool with scheduling, inbox, monitoring and reporting, mainly for teams.

    PriceOn request14-day free trial
    Visit Hootsuite

    On the Hootsuite website

    Buffer

    Social media scheduling · for freelancers and SMEs

    Simple social media scheduler with a free plan for 3 channels and prices per channel.

      PriceFree14-day free trial
      Visit Buffer

      On the Buffer website

      Postiz

      Social media scheduling · for freelancers and SMEs

      Open-source social media planner with AI help and API, as a cloud service or free to self-host.

        PriceOn request7-day free trial
        Visit Postiz

        On the Postiz website · partner link

        Planable

        Social media scheduling · for SMEs and large companies

        Tool for planning and approving social media together, made for agencies and marketing teams.

          PriceOn request
          Visit Planable

          On the Planable website

          Later next to the alternatives

          LaterMetricoolHootsuiteBuffer
          PriceOn requestFree planOn requestFree plan
          Support in DutchUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
          App in DutchUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknown
          Data in the EUUnknown✓ YesUnknownUnknown
          Data processing agreementUnknown✓ Yes✓ YesUnknown
          Company in the Netherlands✕ No✕ No✕ No✕ No
          IntegrationsInstagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Snapchat, CanvaInstagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, LinkedIn, X, Pinterest, Google Business Profile, Bluesky, Twitch, Canva, Google Drive, Zapier, MakeInstagram, Facebook, X, SalesforceInstagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Threads, Pinterest, Google Business Profile, Bluesky, Mastodon, Canva, Zapier, Google Drive, Dropbox

          Facts checked on the vendors' websites.

          What is the cheapest alternative to Later?

          Of the alternatives to Later we checked, Metricool has the lowest starting price, at €0 per month. Free for 1 brand with 20 scheduled posts per month (without LinkedIn and X). Starter from €16 per month with annual billing or €20 with monthly billing (up to 5 brands), Advanced from €43 per month with annual billing or €54 per month. Prices excl. VAT. Also check what the cheapest plan includes.

          Which alternatives to Later have a free plan?

          Metricool and Buffer have a free plan. Do check what it includes; it is often limited.

          Which alternatives to Later store your data in the EU?

          Of the alternatives to Later we checked: Metricool.

          Which alternatives to Later are there for freelancers?

          Metricool, Buffer and Postiz are aimed at freelancers.

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