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Awario vs Planable

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

Social listening and brand monitoring.

Social media collaboration and approval.

The verdict

Both Awario and Planable are credible social media management tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Awario - Social listening and brand monitoring.

Choose Planable if you'd rather have a lower starting price (free - $11/user/mo), a free plan to start on and a higher overall rating (4.6/5). Social media collaboration and approval.

Awario vs Planable: side by side

DimensionAwarioPlanable
Starting priceFrom $29/moFree - $11/user/moWinner
Free planNoYesWinner
Pricing modelSubscriptionFreemium
Best forSmb, AgenciesAgencies, Marketing Teams
PlatformsWeb, APIWeb
Rating4.3/54.6/5Winner

Awario key facts

Vendor
Awario
Pricing
Subscription - From $29/mo
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web, API
Best for
Smb, Agencies
Editor rating
4.3 / 5
Founded
2015
Headquarters
Tallinn, Estonia

Planable key facts

Vendor
Planable
Pricing
Freemium - Free - $11/user/mo
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Web
Best for
Agencies, Marketing Teams
Editor rating
4.6 / 5
Founded
2016
Headquarters
London, UK

Frequently asked questions

Is Awario better than Planable?

Neither is universally better - Planable edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Awario or Planable cheaper?

Planable is the more affordable of the two to get started, at free - $11/user/mo. Awario starts at from $29/mo; Planable starts at free - $11/user/mo.

Can Awario replace Planable?

Yes for most teams - both are social media management tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.

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