Side by side
Metricool vs OpenSMM
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 AndroidAPIExtension+2
Metricool combines publishing, analytics, inbox management, and advertising features for a range of social networks. Its free plan has defined brand, post, and analytics limits, while paid plans add options such as team management and approvals.
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OpenSMM provides a self-hosted foundation with a working media gallery and Facebook Pages posting. Its early status and unfinished scheduling and deployment conveniences mean it requires technical setup and patience.
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| Metricool | OpenSMM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $240 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Metricool | Not published |
| Website | metricool.com | github.com |
| On social media management tools | #3 of 146 | #68 of 146 |
Metricool: what it does well
- Free plan includes one brand and 20 monthly posts.
- Inbox combines messages and comments from connected networks.
- Planner offers recommended posting times and automated content lists.
- Reports include PDF and PPT downloads and dashboards.
- Available for Android, iOS, web, API, and extension.
What to know first
- Free plan excludes LinkedIn and X/Twitter.
- Free plan includes only 30 days of analytics.
- Displayed prices exclude applicable VAT.
- Starter is listed at $25 a month, billed monthly.
OpenSMM: what it does well
- Free, open-source GPL-3.0 project
- Self-hosted web deployment
- Media gallery for uploading and saving media
- Publishes text and images to Facebook Pages
- Lists support for several social networks
What to know first
- Project is in early development
- Scheduling features are planned, not working
- Setup requires source, environment, MongoDB, and containers
- Docker Hub images are not yet available
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