Planable
Planable: A collaboration-led social platform with approvals, planning, analytics, and inbox tools. Ranked #13 of 144 in Social Media Management Tools by our editors (8.0/10); pricing: Free trial (50 posts, no time limit); best for teams centered on content approvals.
At a glance
- Editor score8.0 / 10
- PricingFree trial (50 posts, no time limit)
- Best forTeams centered on content approvals
- Free planYes
- Paid from$33/mo
- Social inboxYes
- Founded2016
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Required approvals, comments, and shared workspaces support review-heavy teams.
- Feed, calendar, and grid views organize content across supported social networks.
- Advanced analytics, reports, and a unified social inbox extend beyond scheduling.
Where it doesn't
- Basic starts at $39 per workspace per month, a relatively high entry price.
- Analytics and Social Inbox are paid add-ons rather than included features.
- The free plan is limited to 50 total created posts, while Basic allows 60 monthly posts.
Our verdict on Planable
Planable is a social media management and content collaboration platform for agencies, brands, and marketing teams. Its shared workspaces bring post creation, editing, commenting, approval, scheduling, and analysis into one workflow. Teams can publish across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Google Business Profile, TikTok, Pinterest, and Threads, while broader marketing content such as blogs, newsletters, press releases, and content briefs can also fit into the platform. Web, iOS, Android, API access, and integrations with Zapier, Slack, Canva, viaSocket, and the MCP Connector support different working environments.
Collaboration and approvals are Planable's clearest strengths. The Basic plan costs $39 per workspace per month and includes 60 posts per workspace per month, unlimited users, four social pages, feed and calendar views, and an optional approval workflow. Pro costs $59 per workspace per month, raises the allowance to 150 posts and 10 social pages, adds required approvals, grid views, and a public API. Enterprise adds unlimited posts and social pages, multi-level approvals, SSO integration, a dedicated account manager, and custom pricing. The free plan allows 50 total created posts with no time limit, making it useful for evaluating the core workflow.
Planable also reaches beyond planning with cross-channel analytics, customizable reports, and a unified inbox for comments and direct messages. Analytics and Social Inbox are paid add-ons, each with a 30-day free trial, so teams should account for those costs when comparing plans. The product fits organizations that need structured review and publishing across multiple channels, especially when unlimited users and approval controls matter. Teams seeking a lower-cost scheduler with analytics and inbox capabilities included in the base subscription may prefer an alternative.
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Planable pricing
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Planable fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $33/mo |
| Social accounts | 4 |
| Supported networks | Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Google Business Profile, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Threads |
| Scheduled posts | 60 |
| Social inbox | Yes |
| Approval workflow | Yes |
| Analytics level | Advanced |
| Team users | Not verified |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Public API, MCP, Zapier |
| Pricing | Free trial (50 posts, no time limit) (source) |
| Website | planable.io |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Planable integrations
Planable lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Public API
- MCP
- Zapier
Alternatives to Planable
- Sprout SocialA broad social management suite for teams that need integrations and advanced workflows.9.3
- HootsuiteA mature multi-network suite for teams that can justify a high per-user price.9.2
- Brandwatch Social Media ManagementA broad platform for coordinated publishing, listening, inbox work, and custom reporting.9.1
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Also Ranked In
Planable is ranked in 13 of our directories; the 6 strongest besides Social Media Management Tools.
- #3Marketing Planning Software20 tools ranked
- #8Social Media Management - Enterprise Software24 tools ranked
- #11Social Media Marketing35 tools ranked
- #12Social Media Management - Midmarket Software34 tools ranked
- #13Marketing Project Management Software23 tools ranked
- #17Social Media Scheduling Software45 tools ranked
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