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Blotato vs Metricool: which social media tool fits a creator?

At a glance

Metricool has a free plan for 1 brand and paid plans from $20/month, with scheduling and analytics in one place. Blotato has no free plan, only a 7-day trial, and starts at $29/month. Blotato is built around AI content creation and automation (n8n, Make, MCP). Metricool is built around planning and analytics.

Quick verdict

  • Choose Blotato if you want AI to write and make posts and you automate with n8n or Make.
  • Choose Metricool if you want to start free, schedule posts and track analytics across brands.

Side-by-side comparison

DetailBlotatoMetricool
Free planNo. 7-day free trial on every planYes: 1 brand, 30 days of analytics
Entry paid planStarter: $29/monthStarter: from $20/month (up to 5 brands); $36/month for up to 10 brands
Mid planCreator: $97/monthAdvanced: from $53/month (up to 15 brands)
Top listed planAgency: $499/monthCustom (talk to sales)
Posts toYouTube, TikTok, Instagram and moreYouTube, TikTok, Instagram and more (LinkedIn not on Free)
AIAI writing plus AI image and video creditsAI social media assistant
Best forAI-made content and automationsScheduling plus analytics on a budget

For Shorts, TikTok and Reels creators

  • One channel, tight budget: Metricool Free.
  • Want AI to turn ideas into posts, then auto-post: Blotato Starter. Its page lists up to 900 TikTok posts a month on Starter.
  • Need reports on what worked: Metricool, which is analytics-first.

How to choose

  1. Decide if you need AI creation or just scheduling and stats.
  2. For scheduling and stats, start on Metricool Free.
  3. For AI creation and automation, try Blotato for 7 days. Cancel before day 7 if it does not fit.
  4. Count your brands. Metricool prices go up by brand count.

Common questions

Does Blotato have a free plan like Metricool?

No. Blotato has a 7-day free trial on every plan. Metricool has a free forever plan for 1 brand.

Which is cheaper, Blotato or Metricool?

Metricool. Its Starter begins at $20/month, against $29/month for Blotato Starter.

Is Blotato better for AI content?

Blotato is built around AI writing plus image and video credits. Metricool includes an AI assistant but is mainly for scheduling and analytics.

Related: Postiz vs Blotato, Buffer vs Metricool, Metricool alternatives, post scheduling tools.

Sources: blotato.com/pricing, metricool.com/pricing. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.