The verdict
On the data we hold, Publer comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Both cover 10 of the 10 features we compared.
- Only Publer 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, Publer places 5 and SocialPilot 7 of 14.
Side by side
| 14 points compared | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $5/mo | €16.15/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Yes |
| AI content assistant | Yes | Yes |
| AI post drafting | Yes | Yes |
| Analytics & reporting | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk post upload | Yes | Yes |
| Competitor benchmarking | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-network publishing | Yes | Yes |
| Post approval workflow | Yes | Yes |
| Post scheduling & queues | Yes | Yes |
| Team collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Unified social inbox | Yes | Yes |
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Plans and pricing
Publer
- FreeFree forever for one user: 1 workspace, 3 social accounts (no X), 10 scheduled posts per account.Free
- ProfessionalFrom $5 per month for 1 social account, plus $4 per extra account; unlimited scheduling and X support.$5/mo
- BusinessFrom $10 per month for 1 social account; adds analytics, AI, approvals, and API and MCP access.$10/mo
SocialPilot
- Essentials5 social accounts and 1 user; EUR 19 per month, or EUR 16.15 per month billed yearly.€19/mo
- Standard10 social accounts and 3 users; EUR 38 per month, or EUR 32.30 per month billed yearly.€38/mo
- Premium20 social accounts, 6 users, client approval and white-label reports; EUR 95 per month, or EUR 80.75 yearly rate.€95/mo
- Ultimate40 social accounts, unlimited users, advanced white label; EUR 190 per month, or EUR 161.50 yearly rate.€190/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Publer if…
Small teams, creators and agencies that post to several social networks and want one calendar, bulk scheduling and client workspaces without paying for a full social suite.
Choose SocialPilot if…
Marketing agencies and multi-location brands that publish to many social accounts and need client approvals, white-label reports and review requests handled in one scheduler.
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