Comparison · 2026
HeyOrca vs SocialBu
Pricing, supported platforms, strengths, and best-fit use cases, side by side.
Note: Pricing and features were sourced from each vendor's official site; verify current pricing directly. Last reviewed September 2026.
HeyOrca: Canadian agency platform priced per client calendar with unlimited seats.
SocialBu: Scheduler with automation rules and unusually broad network coverage.
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | HeyOrca | SocialBu |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $59/mo per calendar (Basic) | $29/mo ($22/mo annual) Starter |
| Pricing model | tiered | tiered |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms supported | 9 | 12 |
Platform Support
HeyOrca supports 9 networks. SocialBu supports 12 networks. They overlap on 9 networks. BulkPublish is included for context.
| Platform | HeyOrca | SocialBu |  BulkPublish |
|---|---|---|---|
| X (Twitter) | |||
| TikTok | |||
| YouTube | |||
| Threads | |||
| Bluesky | - | ||
| Google Business Profile | |||
| Mastodon | - | ||
| Discord | - | - | |
| Telegram | - | - | |
| Tumblr | - | - | |
| Snapchat | - | - | |
| - | - |
Where HeyOrca Wins
- Per-calendar pricing rather than per-seat
- Client approval workflow built for agencies
- Free tier you land on after the 14-day Pro trial
- Nine networks including Threads and Google Business Profile
Trade-offs
- Reporting, listening and inbox are paid add-ons on Basic
- Cost climbs one calendar at a time as clients are added
- 10 social accounts per calendar
Where SocialBu Wins
- 12 networks including Reddit, Mastodon and Bluesky
- Automation rules and auto-responses
- Free plan for trying the workflow
- Cheap annual rate at $22/mo
Trade-offs
- Free plan is 10 lifetime posts, so it is a trial not a tier
- Starter caps at 8 accounts
- Analytics is thinner than in dedicated reporting tools
Best For
- HeyOrca: Agencies that bill per client and want approvals without seat counting
- SocialBu: Small teams that want Reddit and automation rules alongside the usual networks
Considering Both? Try BulkPublish
BulkPublish covers 15 platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok, YouTube, Threads, Bluesky, Pinterest, Google Business Profile, LinkedIn, Mastodon, Discord, Telegram, Tumblr, and Snapchat) with flat-rate pricing. Pro at $13.99/mo includes 30 channels and 3 organizations; Business at $39.99/mo includes 75 channels and 10 organizations. A full REST API ships on every plan, including the free tier.
- Free: 3 channels (1 per platform; X via pay-as-you-go credits), 3 posts/day, each to every channel
- Pro: $13.99/mo ($11.89/mo annual): 30 channels, 30 posts/day to every channel, 3 orgs
- Business: $39.99/mo ($33.99/mo annual): 75 channels, unlimited posts/day, 10 orgs