The verdict
On the data we hold, Metricool comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Metricool covers more of the features we compared: 3 of 3, against 2.
- Only Metricool has a free plan to start on.
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our Organic social ranking, Metricool places 1 and Taplio 8 of 14.
Side by side
| 7 points compared | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | €16/mo | $32/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Yes |
| AI post drafting | Yes | Yes |
| Best time to post | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-network publishing | Yes | No |
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Plans and pricing
Metricool
- FreeOne brand, up to 20 scheduled posts a month, 5 competitor profiles and 30 days of analytics.Free
- StarterFrom 5 brands at 20 per month (16 per month billed annually); 10 brands is 37 per month.€20/mo
- AdvancedFrom 15 brands at 54 per month (43 per month billed annually); up to 50 brands, teams, approvals and API access.€54/mo
Taplio
- StarterEntry LinkedIn plan without AI writing; $39 per month or $32 per month billed annually.$39/mo
- GrowthAdds AI features and automation; $69 per month or $49 per month billed annually.$69/mo
- ProFull AI features and automation; $199 per month or $149 per month billed annually.$199/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Metricool if…
Social media managers, small marketing teams and agencies who run several brands and want planning, analytics and client reports in one dashboard instead of five logins.
Choose Taplio if…
B2B founders, creators, personal brands and agencies who use LinkedIn as a main channel and want help writing, scheduling and following up on posts and engagement.
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