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Meta Business Suite vs Planoly
Both stand on social media management tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Choose Meta Business Suite if you manage business activity on Facebook and Instagram and want publishing, messaging, and insights together. It is less suited to a team that needs channels beyond the listed Meta networks or cannot meet the Apple app's operating-system requirements.
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Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid
Planoly covers planning, approvals, inbox handling, and analytics across many networks. Compare social-set, upload, and user limits with your publishing requirements before selecting a paid tier.
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| Meta Business Suite | Planoly | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: $16 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Meta Business Suite | Planoly |
| Website | business.facebook.com | planoly.com |
| On social media management tools | #6 of 146 | #22 of 146 |
Meta Business Suite: what it does well
- Free plan includes post and story creation and scheduling.
- Cross-posts to Facebook and Instagram at once.
- Combines messages, notifications, and alerts in one inbox.
- Supports automated responses to messages and comments.
- Provides Facebook and Instagram insights.
What to know first
- Apple app requires iOS 15.1 or iPadOS 15.1 or later.
- Google Play says the app may share personal information and device or other IDs.
Planoly: what it does well
- Supports nine listed social networks
- Available on web, iOS, and Android
- Free plan available
- Approval workflow included
- Custom analytics and social inbox
What to know first
- Account details list one social account
- Account details list one team user
- Starter limits uploads to 60 monthly
- Paid plans are billed monthly in listed prices
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