Overview

Metricool combines scheduling, analytics, and reporting for all major social platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Pinterest, and more. One dashboard shows follower growth, engagement rates, best posting times, and competitor analysis. Particularly strong on Instagram and TikTok analytics.

Pricing

Free tierFree — 1 brand, limited historical data
Paid plans$22/mo (Starter) · $44/mo (Advanced) for multiple brands and full history

✅ When to use

  • Tracking growth and engagement across multiple social platforms in one view
  • Finding your best-performing content to inform future posts
  • Competitor analysis — see how your metrics compare to competitors
  • Client reporting — export branded PDF reports with one click
  • Finding optimal posting times based on your actual audience data

❌ When NOT to use

  • Deep Facebook/Instagram ad analytics — native Meta Ads Manager is more detailed
  • Simple scheduling without analytics — Buffer's free tier is simpler
  • Enterprise social listening and brand monitoring — use Sprout Social or Brandwatch

💡 Personal Tips

Metricool's 'Best time to post' feature is based on your actual audience data, not generic advice — check it monthly as your audience shifts. The competitor tracking feature (paid) is one of the best value analytics features in any social tool: track up to 100 competitor Instagram/TikTok accounts and see their posting frequency, engagement rates, and top content. The autolist feature auto-reposts your best evergreen content at set intervals — great for content that ages well. Export the weekly report PDF and send it to clients; it looks professional and takes 30 seconds.

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