Comparison · 2026
Iconosquare vs Metricool
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 October 2026.
Iconosquare: French analytics-first platform for visual brands.
Metricool: Analytics-first scheduler with competitor tracking.
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Iconosquare | Metricool |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | €9/mo Starter (billed yearly); €33/mo Launch | $25/mo ($20/mo annual) |
| Pricing model | tiered | tiered |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms supported | 8 | 9 |
Platform Support
Iconosquare supports 8 networks. Metricool supports 9 networks. They overlap on 8 networks. BulkPublish is included for context.
| Platform | Iconosquare | Metricool |  BulkPublish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| X (Twitter) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TikTok | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| YouTube | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Threads | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluesky | No | No | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Google Business Profile | No | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Mastodon | No | No | Yes |
| Discord | No | No | Yes |
| Telegram | No | No | Yes |
| Tumblr | No | No | Yes |
| Snapchat | No | No | Yes |
Where Iconosquare Wins
- Deep Instagram analytics
- Competitor + industry benchmarking
- 1-year (Starter, Launch) to 2-year (Scale) data retention
- Hashtag and mention tracking
Trade-offs
- EUR pricing; expensive in USD
- No API on standard plans
- X scheduling needs Launch or higher
Where Metricool Wins
- Detailed analytics
- Competitor tracking
- Free plan with 1 brand and 20 posts/mo
- Mobile apps
Trade-offs
- Free plan limited to one brand
Best For
- Iconosquare: Visual brands needing deep analytics and benchmarking
- Metricool: Data-driven marketers wanting scheduling + analytics
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), 1 post/day, each to every channel
- Pro: $13.99/mo ($11.89/mo annual): 30 channels, 30 posts/day to every channel except X, 3 orgs
- Business: $39.99/mo ($33.99/mo annual): 75 channels, unlimited posts/day except X, 10 orgs