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Planoly Alternatives: 9 Instagram Planning Tools Compared

Nine alternatives to Planoly for planning Instagram grids and scheduling posts, what each tool is best for, and what to test before you move your content calendar.

Planoly Alternatives: 9 Instagram Planning Tools Compared

Planoly is known for visual Instagram planning. If you want other networks, deeper analytics, a different price or team features, here are nine alternatives. Always confirm current plans and features on each site.

The alternatives

1. Later

Visual calendar with a strong Instagram focus. See Later alternatives.

2. Buffer

A clean, simple scheduler. See Buffer alternatives.

3. Metricool

Combines scheduling with analytics.

4. Publer

Flexible scheduling across many networks.

5. Hootsuite

A broad platform for teams. See Hootsuite alternatives.

6. Sprout Social

Publishing, inbox and reporting for larger teams.

7. SocialBee

Organizes content into categories with evergreen options.

8. Meta Business Suite

Free scheduling for Instagram and Facebook.

9. Canva Content Planner

Schedule straight from your designs.

Before you switch

  • Export or note your scheduled posts and saved captions.
  • Check how the new tool handles drafts, hashtags and saved caption templates.
  • Test Reels and carousel scheduling before moving everything.

Keep your grid consistent

A planner shows you the layout, but consistency comes from design. See 12 grid layout ideas, 30 color palettes and how to choose content pillars.

Template packs for a planned grid

See all comparisons in our tool alternatives guide.