Agorapulse

Overview

Agorapulse is a social media management platform for people and teams handling publishing, audience interactions, and reporting across multiple networks. It is strongest for users who want those workflows under one roof; its free tier is tightly capped, and paid plans require weighing profile, user, and inbox needs against the price.

It supports Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, Google Business Profile, TikTok, Bluesky, and Reddit, with companion apps for iOS and Android. The maker, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Paris, also offers a 30-day trial.

Its scope spans Social Media Management Tools, Social Media Scheduling Software, Social Media Customer Service Software, AI Social Media Management Software, and Social Media Advocacy Software.

Key features

Publishing and planning

CSV bulk scheduling supports up to 200 posts at once, a useful way to prepare larger batches rather than queue each post individually. Free allows only 10 scheduled posts, so it is better suited to trying a light workflow than maintaining a busy publishing calendar. Advanced includes five shared calendars, giving teams a more structured way to organize work.

Inbox, reporting, and collaboration

The social inbox brings messages and comments into the management workflow. Free includes basic inbox and reporting but caps activity at 100 messages or comments per month; Standard raises that ceiling to 5,000. Analytics are basic at the product level, so readers who need deeper insights should consider whether the higher tiers’ structure and reporting options meet their needs.

Team tools include assignments, shared calendars, internal comments, and simple or multi-step approval workflows. These can help coordinate reviews, but the Free plan’s one-user limit makes it unsuitable for a collaborative team. Security controls include two-factor authentication, profile restrictions, custom roles, feature visibility controls, and SSO. Integrations include ChatGPT, Claude, Google Analytics, Google Drive, Canva, Zapier, CRMs, Slack, and Teams. Data retention varies by plan from 6 to 24 months.

Pricing

Agorapulse is freemium, with a 30-day trial and annual billing savings of up to 20%. The paid-plan figures below are billed annually.

• Free — 0.00 USD per free: one user, three social profiles, 10 scheduled posts, and up to 100 messages or comments per month, with basic inbox and reporting. It is a practical low-volume starting point, but the post and interaction caps rule it out for sustained, multi-user work.
• Standard — 99.00 USD per month: 10 social profiles and up to 5,000 messages or comments per month. Positioned for a social media manager handling the work alone, it expands the inbox substantially but does not suit teams seeking the collaboration structure of higher tiers.
• Professional — 149.00 USD per month: 10 social profiles, for growing teams that need to move faster together. The price step up from Standard is relevant for teams, though the stated profile allowance remains 10.
• Advanced — 199.00 USD per month: 10 social profiles and five shared calendars, aimed at teams needing more structure and deeper insights. It makes sense when calendar coordination matters, but still has a 10-profile allowance.
• Custom — custom pricing: unlimited social profiles, a dedicated account manager, SSO, and Open Reports API for large teams or enterprises with more complex needs.

The paid-from figure is $79/user/mo (annual); compare it with the plan prices and your required number of users and profiles. The stated plan details do not give user allowances for the paid tiers, so confirm seat needs before choosing one.

Platforms

Agorapulse has companion apps for Android and iOS. Its supported networks cover Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, Google Business Profile, TikTok, Bluesky, and Reddit. That breadth is useful for teams managing a varied social mix, while the mobile apps extend access beyond desktop workflows.

Who it's for

Agorapulse is a good fit for social managers who need publishing, inbox handling, and reporting across several networks, and for teams that benefit from assignments and approval workflows. Agencies and larger organizations may value the broader collaboration and security controls. It is less compelling for solo users with very light needs if the Free caps suffice, or for teams that need more than 10 profiles on a standard paid tier.

Pros and cons

• Pros: broad network support and mobile apps make it workable across many channels and on the move.
• Pros: bulk scheduling of up to 200 posts and approval workflows support batch planning and team review.
• Pros: inbox, reporting, integrations, and security controls bring several operational needs into one platform.
• Cons: Free is limited to one user, three profiles, 10 scheduled posts, and 100 monthly messages or comments, restricting its usefulness beyond a small trial workflow.
• Cons: Standard, Professional, and Advanced each state a 10-profile allowance, which may constrain teams managing larger portfolios unless they move to custom pricing.
• Cons: analytics are basic at the product level, a consideration for teams seeking deeper reporting.

Alternatives

Swaybase is worth considering for a smaller team that prioritizes a free allowance for up to 10 users or a $10.00 USD per month plan with unlimited posts and mobile apps.

Brand Networks offers a custom solution with self-serve access or fully managed enterprise services, making it an alternative for programs sized around creator types, platforms, and managed services.

SocialWeaver is another freemium option, with web access and a Starter plan at $100.00 USD per month for 10 channels, one user, and 20 employees.

DSMN8 is a paid alternative with Android, iOS, and web platforms.

StoryChief Broadcasts is a freemium alternative available on web, iOS, and Android.

SocialHP is a paid alternative available on web, iOS, and Android.

Clearview Social is a paid option with annual Team pricing at $425.00 USD per month for one admin, three social accounts, employee advocacy, and 50 employees.

Firstup is a paid alternative available on web, iOS, and Android.

Verdict

Choose Agorapulse if you manage multiple social networks and want publishing, inbox work, reporting, and team approvals in one platform, especially when its mobile apps and integrations fit your workflow. Look elsewhere if the free caps are too restrictive, the 10-profile paid tiers are too small, or basic analytics do not meet your reporting needs.