Note: Pricing and features mentioned in this post were verified as of May 2026. Plans and pricing may have changed since publication.
Planable has made a name for itself as a collaboration-first social media tool. Its strength lies in content approval workflows and the ability to invite unlimited team members on every plan. BulkPublish is built for creators and small teams who need efficient multi-platform scheduling at a price that does not scale unpredictably.
Here is how they compare in 2026.
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Planable | BulkPublish |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 50 posts lifetime (then you must pay) | Free forever — 10 channels (1 per platform, all except X), 3 posts/day |
| Starter/Pro | $39/workspace/mo (Basic) | $13.99/mo (Pro) or $11.89/mo billed yearly |
| Business | $59/workspace/mo (Pro) | $39.99/mo (Business) or $33.99/mo billed yearly |
| Enterprise | $99/workspace/mo | — |
| Per-workspace pricing | Yes — each workspace costs extra | No — flat rate per plan |
Planable’s pricing model is per workspace. If you manage social media for multiple brands or clients, each one needs its own workspace at $39/mo or more. Managing 3 brands on Planable Basic costs $117/mo. BulkPublish Business covers 55 channels (5 per platform across 11 platforms) for a flat $39.99/mo.
BulkPublish Plans at a Glance
| Free | Pro | Business | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $0 | $13.99/mo | $39.99/mo |
| Annual price | $0 | $11.89/mo | $33.99/mo |
| Platforms | 10 (all except X) | All 11 | All 11 |
| Channels | 1 per platform (10 total) | 2 per platform (22 total) | 5 per platform (55 total) |
| Posts per day | 3 | 30 | Unlimited |
| Scheduled posts | 1 at a time | 30 per day | 50 per day |
| Media storage | 100 MB | 2 GB | 10 GB |
| Organizations | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Repeat posts | No | 10 | Unlimited |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Planable Basic | BulkPublish Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Social pages | 4 per workspace | 22 (2 per platform across 11 platforms) |
| Scheduled posts | Unlimited | 30 posts/day |
| Team members | Unlimited | — |
| Organizations | — | 3 |
| Media storage | Limited | 2 GB |
| Analytics | Basic | Post-level analytics |
| Approval workflows | Yes (multi-level) | No |
| Content views | Feed, calendar, grid, list | Content calendar |
| Bulk scheduling | No | Built-in bulk composer |
| Post recycling | No | Yes (repeat posts) |
| Content calendar | Yes | Yes |
Channels Supported
Planable supports Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, and Google Business Profile. BulkPublish covers Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon, and Google Business Profile — 11 platforms including newer decentralized networks.
Where Planable Wins
Planable excels at team collaboration and content review workflows.
- Unlimited users on all plans — Every Planable plan, including the free tier, allows unlimited team members. If you have a large team that needs to view and collaborate on content, Planable removes the per-user cost barrier entirely.
- Multi-level approval workflows — Planable offers sophisticated approval systems including none, optional, required, and multi-level approval chains. Content can pass through multiple reviewers before being published. For organizations with strict brand guidelines or compliance requirements, this is essential.
- Multiple content views — Planable offers four ways to view your content: feed view (preview how posts will look), calendar view, grid view (Instagram aesthetic), and list view. This flexibility helps different team members work in their preferred format.
- Real-time collaboration — Team members can leave comments directly on posts, tag colleagues, and have threaded conversations about specific pieces of content. It feels more like Google Docs for social media than a traditional scheduling tool.
If your team has many collaborators and needs structured approval before anything goes live, Planable is purpose-built for that workflow.
Where BulkPublish Wins
For creators and small teams where content creation and scheduling are the priority, BulkPublish offers better value and a simpler workflow.
- Price — BulkPublish Pro costs $13.99/mo compared to Planable’s $39/workspace/mo Basic plan. That is a savings of over $300 per year for a single workspace. On a yearly plan, BulkPublish Pro drops to $11.89/mo.
- Not per-workspace — This is the critical distinction. Planable charges per workspace, so managing multiple brands multiplies your cost. BulkPublish’s pricing is flat — Pro is $13.99/mo whether you use it for one focus area or spread your channels across different projects.
- Ongoing free plan — Planable’s free plan caps you at 50 posts over the lifetime of the account. Once you hit 50, you must upgrade regardless of how long that took. BulkPublish’s free plan gives you 3 posts per day across 10 channels, every day, forever. That is roughly 90 posts per month with no lifetime limit.
- More platforms — BulkPublish supports 11 platforms including Threads, Bluesky, and Mastodon. Planable currently supports 8 platforms and does not include newer decentralized networks.
- More channels — BulkPublish Pro includes 22 channels (2 per platform across 11 platforms) compared to Planable Basic’s 4 social pages per workspace.
- Bulk posting — BulkPublish is designed for scheduling content in bulk. The composer lets you create and queue many posts in a single session. Planable’s interface is more focused on the review and approval process than on batch content creation.
- Post recycling — BulkPublish Pro and Business include repeat posts to automatically reshare your best content. Planable does not offer native content recycling.
The Bottom Line
Planable shines as a collaboration and approval platform. If you have a large team where multiple people need to review, comment on, and approve content before it goes live, Planable’s unlimited users and multi-level approval workflows are genuinely valuable. The per-workspace pricing makes sense for agencies that charge clients per brand.
But if you are a creator, freelancer, or small team that does not need formal approval chains, paying $39/workspace/mo for collaboration features adds cost without adding value. BulkPublish Pro gives you 22 channels across 11 platforms, a content calendar, analytics, and 3 organizations for $13.99/mo — with a free plan that actually lets you use the product indefinitely.
For teams that need to create and publish content efficiently rather than route it through approval workflows, BulkPublish delivers the core functionality at a fraction of Planable’s cost.