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PlanableChecked by Vetteroo review

Marketing agencies.

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What it is
Social media planning, approvals and scheduling for teams
Best for
Agencies and teams that need post approvals
Price
Free (50 posts); Basic $33/workspace/month, checked October 30, 2026
Prices checked
October 30, 2026

We researched Planable's official pricing, terms, product pages, help pages and outside reviews. We haven't used Planable ourselves, so this is a research-based review, not a hands-on test.

Who it’s best for

  • Marketing agencies.
  • Brand teams with approval steps.
  • Freelance social managers.

Who should skip it

  • Probably not the best fit if you post alone and need no approvals.

How it works day to day

This part draws on Planable’s own product pages, help center and documentation, read October 30, 2026 (listed under Sources). We haven’t used Planable ourselves.

Add your social accounts to a workspace, draft posts, invite clients or teammates to approve, and schedule.

Key features in use

  • Approval workflows
  • Content calendar
  • Comments on drafts
  • Scheduling
  • Analytics

Setup and learning curve

Minutes.

Integrations

None.

Support

Chat and email.

Real-world use cases

  • Agency client work
  • Brand campaigns
  • Social teams
  • Freelancers

What it costs

Prices checked October 30, 2026, from Planable’s own pricing page unless noted. Prices change often, so check the official page before you buy.

  • Free plan with 50 posts; Basic $33 and Pro $49 per workspace per month, with 2 months free on yearly billing; add-ons extra (checked October 30, 2026).
  • Its terms say all sales are final, with no refunds for subscription fees.

What we like

  • Strong Trustpilot score.
  • Clear approval workflow.
  • Calendar, feed and grid views.
  • Free plan to test.

What to watch for

  • Trustpilot showed 4.4 out of 5 as of October 30, 2026, 71 reviews.
  • No refunds; all sales are final.
  • Priced per workspace, so many clients add up.
  • Add-ons cost extra.

The fine print

  • All sales are final; test on the free plan first.
  • Downgrades become credit, not cash back.

The main alternative: Buffer Checked by Vetteroo

Buffer is a well-known, simpler social scheduler.

What it costs: Free (3 channels); Essentials $5/mo per channel billed yearly, checked October 26, 2026

Read our full Buffer review

Pick PlanableChecked by Vetteroo if you…

  • need client approvals.
  • manage many brands.
  • want a visual calendar.

Pick Buffer Checked by Vetteroo if you…

  • post for one brand.
  • want the simplest tool.
  • want a long-running free plan.

Our take

Planable is well reviewed for team approvals; know that sales are final.

Side by side

CompanyBest forStarting priceTrial / refund
Planable Checked by VetterooAgencies and teams that need post approvalsFree (50 posts); Basic $33/workspace/month, checked October 30, 2026Free plan; all sales final
Buffer Checked by VetterooSimple scheduling for creatorsFree (3 channels); Essentials $5/mo per channel billed yearly, checked October 26, 2026Free plan, 14-day trial

From our company records. Check the official pages for current prices.

What we checked

  • Planable's pricing, product pages and terms, read October 30, 2026
  • Planable's Trustpilot profile, read October 30, 2026
  • Buffer's details: from our published review and its official pages, October 30, 2026
  • The other official and outside pages listed under Sources (links checked October 30, 2026)

Sources

Visit Planable’s official site

How we review

We read the company's own terms, test the sign-up or booking steps where we can, and compare it with alternatives. A commission never changes what we write. Read our disclosure.

Disclosure: Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend things we believe are useful. Read our full disclosure.