X included, not a per-account add-on
RobinReach includes X from Bloom, 5 people and 15 profiles for $24. Metricool charges $10 a month for each X account on top of the plan.
The Metricool alternative with X included and Auto DM on Facebook too
RobinReach is the Metricool alternative for teams that want X included, Auto DM on Facebook as well as Instagram, and an AI connector that reaches comments and the Bio Page. Metricool prices by brand, from $25 a month for 5 brands, charges $10 a month for each X account and leaves LinkedIn and X off its free plan. RobinReach Bloom costs $24 with 5 brands, 15 profiles and an X account included. Metricool stays strong on analytics, competitor tracking and ads reporting, and its MCP is free.
Checked against Metricool's own pricing and docs 3 sources Plain text
The verdict
Should you switch from Metricool?
It depends on how many accounts you run and what you want your AI to do. Here is the short version.
Choose RobinReach if
- You post to X and do not want to pay per X account.
- You want comment to DM on Facebook as well as Instagram.
- You want Claude or ChatGPT to answer comments and manage the Bio Page too.
- You publish to Mastodon, Telegram or WordPress.
- You need approvals and client links without moving to the top plan.
Stay with Metricool if
- Competitor analysis and ads reporting are core to your work.
- You run many brands with one account per network each, so price per brand suits you.
- You want MCP access on a free plan.
- You post to Twitch, or want Looker Studio reporting.
Key differences
Why teams move from Metricool to RobinReach
Auto DM on Facebook as well
RobinReach sends your link to everyone who comments a keyword on Instagram or Facebook, from the $9 Sprout plan. Metricool's Flows cover Instagram.
An AI connector that reaches further
Both have MCP. Metricool's schedules posts and reads analytics, on every plan. RobinReach's 79 tools also answer comments, run Auto DM, edit the Bio Page and create client approval links.
Networks Metricool skips
RobinReach publishes to Mastodon, Telegram and WordPress as well as the big networks, and its free plan includes LinkedIn. Metricool's free plan leaves out LinkedIn and X.
Clients approve from a link
RobinReach approval links let clients approve posts with no account, from Thrive. Metricool's approvals start on Advanced.
AI images in the composer
RobinReach generates images next to the caption on every plan, from 20 a month on Sprout.
Feature by feature
RobinReach vs Metricool, side by side
Metricool's column is checked against its own pricing and help pages, with the source after each claim. RobinReach's column is read straight from the product's plan limits.
YesPartly
NoCosts extra
| Feature | RobinReach |
Metricool |
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| AI and automation | ||
| Claude and ChatGPT (MCP) | Yes: 79 tools, from BloomClaude and ChatGPT connect with a sign-in, no API key. It covers posts, comments and DMs, Auto DM, the Bio Page, analytics, RSS, repurposing and client links, and can be limited to one brand. | Yes: MCP on every plan, even free [1] [2]Claude and ChatGPT connectors that schedule posts and read analytics and ads data. Plan limits still apply. |
| Built-in AI writing | Yes: RobinGen and an AI caption chat that learns from your top posts, every plan10 AI posts a month free, 200 on Sprout, 500 on Bloom, unlimited on Thrive and Scale. | Yes: AI assistant, credits per brand [1] |
| Publishing | ||
| Networks you can publish to | Yes: 13 networksInstagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Threads, Pinterest, Bluesky, Mastodon, Google Business Profile, Telegram and WordPress. | Yes: 11 networks [1]Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bluesky, Pinterest, TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, LinkedIn and Google Business Profile. |
| Link in bio page | Yes: Bio Page, free on every planFills itself with the posts you publish through RobinReach. Add links, heading blocks, carousel cards and embeds, and download a QR code of the page. | Yes: SmartLinks, several on Starter [1] |
| X (Twitter) accounts | Yes: Included from Bloom1, 3 or 10 X accounts on Bloom, Thrive and Scale. | Costs extra: $10 a month per account [1] |
| Engagement and reporting | ||
| Comment inbox | Yes: Comments on 5 networks, Facebook and Instagram DMs, Google reviewsComments from Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads and YouTube, direct messages to Facebook Pages and Instagram accounts, and reviews from Google Business Profile. Read from Sprout, reply from Bloom; YouTube comments, read and reply, are on Thrive and Scale (DMs are answered privately, reviews get a public reply, only comments can be liked, and not on YouTube). | Yes: Included [1] |
| Auto DM (comment to DM) | Yes: Instagram and Facebook, from Sprout3, 10, 30 or 100 automations by plan, with link buttons, a delay, an Instagram follower check and one reminder. | Partly: Instagram, from Starter [3]Flows send a two step DM to commenters on Instagram posts and Reels. One automation per post. |
| Analytics and reports | Yes: Reports from BloomLive profile totals on every plan, post analytics from Sprout, full reports with PDF and CSV export and emailed reports from Bloom. | Yes: Deep, with competitors [1]Competitor analysis and Meta, Google and TikTok ads reporting. |
| Teams and clients | ||
| Approval workflow | Yes: From Thrive | Yes: From Advanced [1] |
| Plans and pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes: 2 profiles, 20 posts a month1 brand and 1 person, no card. X needs a paid plan. | Yes: 1 brand, 20 posts a month [1]LinkedIn and X are not included on the free plan. |
| Free trial | Yes: 7 days on paid plansThe trial asks for a card; the free plan does not. | Free plan instead [1] |
| Cheapest paid plan | $9 a monthSprout: 5 profiles. $8.25 a month billed yearly. | $25 a month [1]Starter with 5 brands on monthly billing, $20 billed yearly. X costs $10 a month per account on top. |
| How you are billed | Yes: Flat plans, profiles included5, 15, 40 or 200 profiles per plan. No per-seat or per-channel fees. | Partly: Per brand bundle, X extra [1]A brand holds one account per network. Each X account is $10 a month. |
Compiled by the RobinReach team from public pricing pages and documentation, checked 23 October 2026. Metricool may have changed since. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
What you would pay
RobinReach vs Metricool pricing, for your team
Set your brands, networks and people. Each side shows the cheapest published plan that fits, at list price in US dollars.
Billing
15 social profiles in 3 brands, 3 people.
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RobinReach
| Team | RobinReach | Metricool |
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| Solo1 brand on 4 networks, 1 person | $9 a monthSprout | FreeFree |
| Small team3 brands on 5 networks each, 3 people | $24 a monthBloom | $25 a monthStarter |
| Agency10 client brands on 4 networks each, 6 people | $49 a monthThrive | $45 a monthStarter |
Metricool prices by brand, each with one account per network. Add $10 a month for every X account you connect, which the figures here leave out. Prices are Metricool's published list prices on 23 October 2026, before tax and promotions. See every RobinReach plan.
One conversation, the whole job
Metricool's MCP is genuinely useful for scheduling and reporting from Claude. RobinReach's goes further: the same conversation can answer the comments on last week's posts, switch on an Auto DM for a launch, add the product to your Bio Page and create a client approval link.
- 79 tools across posts, media, comments, Auto DM, Bio Page, analytics, RSS and client links
- Sign in from Claude or ChatGPT, no API key
- Limit a connection to one brand for client work
On Metricool: the MCP schedules posts and reads analytics, and it is free on every plan.
See the MCP server
RobinReach MCP server
· robinreach.com/mcp/v1
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12 posts scheduled across 9 platforms. No copy paste.
How to switch
Switch from Metricool in an afternoon
Nothing to rebuild by hand. Most teams publish from RobinReach the day they sign up.
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Create a free RobinReach account
Email or Google, about thirty seconds, no card.
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Connect the accounts you run on Metricool
One sign-in per network, 13 networks in all.
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Bring your posts across
Bulk upload a CSV from Bloom up, or ask Claude or ChatGPT to recreate your queue through the MCP server.
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Run both for a week
Compare the calendars side by side, then switch Metricool off.
FAQ
Metricool alternative: questions people ask
Is RobinReach a good Metricool alternative?
Yes, if you post to X, want comment to DM on Facebook as well as Instagram, or want your AI to handle comments and the Bio Page. Metricool is the stronger choice for competitor analysis and ads reporting.
Does Metricool have an MCP server?
Yes. Metricool offers MCP connectors for Claude and ChatGPT on every plan, including free, for scheduling and analytics. RobinReach's MCP server is included from Bloom and also covers comments, Auto DM, the Bio Page, RSS, repurposing and client links.
How much does X cost on Metricool?
Metricool charges $10 a month for each connected X account, on top of the plan. RobinReach includes X from Bloom, with 1, 3 or 10 accounts on Bloom, Thrive and Scale.
Does Metricool have comment to DM?
Yes, for Instagram. Metricool Flows send a two step DM to people who comment on your Instagram posts and Reels. RobinReach Auto DM covers Instagram and Facebook, from the $9 Sprout plan.
Is Metricool's free plan better than RobinReach's?
They differ. Metricool's free plan covers 1 brand and 20 posts a month without LinkedIn or X, and includes its MCP. RobinReach's free plan covers 2 profiles and 20 posts a month, includes LinkedIn and the Bio Page, and its MCP starts on Bloom.
Can I move from Metricool to RobinReach?
Yes. Connect your accounts, bulk upload a CSV from Bloom, or ask Claude or ChatGPT to rebuild your plan through the MCP server. Run both for a week before you switch.
Sources
- Metricool pricing metricool.com/pricing/
- Metricool MCP for Claude metricool.com/metricool-mcp-claude/
- Metricool help, Flows on Instagram help.metricool.com/flows-on-instagram-v4nx3
How we compare
Every claim about Metricool comes from its own pricing page, help centre or product pages, read on 23 October 2026. Where Metricool is better, the table says so.
RobinReach's side is not typed by hand: plan limits, prices and features are read from the same code that enforces them in the product, so this page changes when a plan does.
Prices are list prices in US dollars before tax. Vendors change them, so confirm on their site before you buy. Found a mistake? Email us and we will correct it.
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