Starts atPaid from $18.75/mo billed yearly
- No free plan
- Free trial14-day free trial (billing info may be required)
Head-to-head
Loomly vs Later: which social scheduler for creators and teams?
At a glance
Starts atFrom $49/mo yearly ($65 monthly)
- No free option listed
- Free trialfree trial, no credit card required
Later is cheaper for a solo creator: Starter is $18.75/month billed yearly for 8 profiles, but caps you at 30 posts per profile a month. Loomly Starter is $49/month yearly or $65 monthly, with 12 accounts, 3 users, unlimited scheduling and approvals. Neither has a free plan.
Quick verdict
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Later | Loomly |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No. 14-day trial | No. Free trial, no card |
| Entry plan | Starter: $18.75/mo yearly | Starter: $49/mo yearly, $65 monthly |
| Profiles | 1 social set (8 profiles) | 12 social accounts |
| Posts | 30 per profile per month | Unlimited scheduling |
| Users | 1 | 3 |
| Next plan | Growth: $37.50/mo yearly; 180 posts, 2 users | Beyond: $249/mo yearly; 60 accounts, unlimited users |
| Monthly billing | Not shown on the page | Shown |
| Best for | Solo Instagram and TikTok creators | Small teams with approvals |
For Shorts, TikTok and Reels
One post a day on TikTok is about 30 a month, which is exactly Later Starter's cap. Post twice a day and you need Growth at $37.50/month. Loomly has no post cap, and its integrations page lists Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
How to choose
- Count posts per profile per month.
- Up to 30 and solo? Later Starter.
- More than 30 or a team? Compare Later Growth with Loomly Starter.
- Note Loomly yearly plans cannot be ended early.
Common questions
Is Later cheaper than Loomly?
Yes. Later Starter is $18.75/month yearly. Loomly Starter is $49/month yearly.
Does Later limit posts?
Starter allows 30 posts per profile a month. Scale is unlimited.
Does Loomly have a free plan?
No, only a free trial with no card.
Related: Buffer vs Later, Later alternatives, scheduling tools.
Sources: later.com/pricing, later.com/terms, loomly.com/pricing, loomly.com/integrations. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.