iHatePosting vs Metricool (2026)
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Metricool prices by brand: its free plan covers 1 brand and 20 posts a month, and Starter starts at $20/month billed annually. iHatePosting, an AI social media scheduler for 15 networks with unlimited accounts for $15/month (billed annually), is one flat plan. Metricool suits analytics-led teams; iHatePosting suits publishing across many accounts.
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iHatePosting vs Metricool at a glance
| Feature | iHatePosting | Metricool |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One flat plan: $15/month billed annually, or $19 month-to-month. Unlimited accounts, team members and brands. | By brand: Starter from $20/month and Advanced from $53/month, billed annually (metricool.com/pricing) |
| Cost for 10 accounts | $15/month billed annually | — |
| Free trial | 90 days, no credit card needed, every feature included | Permanent free plan: 1 brand, 20 posts a month, 30 days of analytics; LinkedIn and X not included |
| Networks | 15: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Bluesky, Mastodon, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Tumblr and Google Business Profile | — |
| AI writing | ✅ Captions, hooks, threads and hashtags, no monthly limit | AI assistant, metered by credits |
| AI images | ✅ AI image generation and editor, 50 images a month included, extra quota available to buy | — |
| Approvals | ✅ | Advanced plan |
| Recycling | ✅ Evergreen recycling and recurring posts | — |
| API / MCP for AI agents | ✅ Public REST API, hosted MCP server with 16 tools, CLI and webhooks | API on Advanced (Zapier, Make) |
| Bulk CSV | ✅ Up to 500 posts at once | — |
| Analytics | ✅ Post- and channel-level, 12 months of history, CSV export, best-time suggestions | In-depth analytics, including competitor analysis |
Source: metricool.com/pricing, checked November 2026. iHatePosting pricing checked November 2026: $15/month billed annually, or $19/month billed monthly, with unlimited accounts.
Metricool pricing compared with iHatePosting
Metricool prices by brand on its pricing page, so the cost of 10 accounts depends on how many brands they belong to.
| Plan | Per month (billed annually) | Per month (billed monthly) | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metricool Free | $0 | $0 | 1 brand, 20 posts a month, 30 days of analytics |
| Metricool Starter | from $20 | from $25 | Unlimited publishing subject to fair use, LinkedIn included |
| Metricool Advanced | from $53 | — | Adds post approvals and the Metricool API |
| iHatePosting | $15 | $19 | Unlimited accounts, team members and brands |
Source: metricool.com/pricing, checked November 2026. iHatePosting pricing checked November 2026: $15/month billed annually, or $19/month billed monthly, with unlimited accounts.
iHatePosting has one plan: $15/month billed annually, or $19/month billed monthly, and is never priced per channel, per account or per seat. See iHatePosting pricing.
Where iHatePosting is different
- One flat price. One flat price whether you connect 5 accounts or 500, with no brand tiers to step through.
- 15 networks, LinkedIn and X included. Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Bluesky, Mastodon, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Tumblr and Google Business Profile, from the free trial on.
- AI writing with no monthly limit. Built-in AI writing for captions, hooks, threads and hashtags, plus AI image generation and an AI image editor with 50 images a month included.
- Approvals and brands on the one plan. Approval workflows, and customer groups that keep each brand or client in its own space with separate channels, calendar and analytics.
- Automation included. A public REST API, a hosted MCP server with 16 tools, a CLI, webhooks, and Zapier, Make and n8n integrations, all included on the plan and in the free trial.
When Metricool may suit you better
Metricool's strength is analytics depth: competitor tracking and ad measurement next to scheduling, plus a free plan that never expires (metricool.com/pricing).
For a two-way look, see Metricool vs Buffer, or our guide to Metricool alternatives.
Switching from Metricool to iHatePosting
- Start the free trial. iHatePosting is free for 90 days, no credit card needed. Everything is included during the trial: unlimited accounts, unlimited posts, every feature.
- Connect your accounts. Add every profile you post to. There is no limit on accounts, brands or team members.
- Bring your posts over. Bulk CSV import of up to 500 posts at once is included for everyone. Our step-by-step guide to bulk scheduling from a CSV shows the whole process.
- Schedule, or let an AI agent do it. Pick a date and time for each post, or connect ChatGPT, Claude or another agent through the iHatePosting MCP server.
Frequently asked questions
Is iHatePosting cheaper than Metricool?
On paid plans, yes. Metricool Starter starts at $20/month billed annually, while iHatePosting is $15/month billed annually, or $19 month-to-month, for unlimited accounts. Metricool also has a free plan for 1 brand and 20 posts a month.
Does iHatePosting have analytics?
Yes. iHatePosting has post-level and channel-level analytics with 12 months of history, CSV export and best-time-to-post suggestions.
Can I import posts from Metricool?
Yes. Bring your posts over as a CSV file: bulk CSV import of up to 500 posts at once is included for everyone, trial included. Then connect your accounts and schedule.
Does iHatePosting work with ChatGPT and Claude?
Yes. iHatePosting works with ChatGPT, Claude, Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Grok, OpenClaw and other AI agents through its MCP server, connectors and plugins. The hosted MCP server has 16 tools and is included on the plan and in the free trial.