The verdict
On the data we hold, YouTube comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Only YouTube has a free plan to start on.
- In our Organic social ranking, YouTube places 12 and SocialPilot 7 of 14.
Side by side
| At a glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | €16.15/mo | Not known yet |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Not known yet |
| Links |
Plans and pricing
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
YouTube
Pricing not in our catalogue yet.
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
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.
Choose YouTube if…
A business that wants to publish video, from tutorials and demos to talks, and be found through YouTube search, with free hosting and a public audience.
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