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eClincher vs Planable

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

eClincher

A visual content calendar paired with a social CRM inbox, white-label ready

4.1$65/mo

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Planable

Multi-view planning with Google-Docs-style annotated collaboration on drafts

4.6$33/mo

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Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

  • Lower starting price

    Planable

    From $33/mo against from $65/mo

  • Free plan

    Planable

    Only Planable has one

  • Higher rating

    Planable

    4.1 against 4.6

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Social Media tools

Side by side

Compared oneClincherPlanable
Our rating4.14.6Better
Starts at$65/mo$33/moBetter
Free planNoYesBetter
CategorySocial MediaSocial Media
Plans
  • Basic$65/mo
  • Premier$175/mo
  • Agency$425/mo
  • Free start$0 for your first 50 posts
  • Basic$39 per workspace/mo, or $33 billed yearly
  • Pro$59 per workspace/mo, or $49 billed yearly
  • EnterpriseCustom pricing
Key features
  • Visual, drag-and-drop content calendar
  • Social CRM-style unified inbox across platforms
  • White-label branding option for agency use
  • No free plan, paid access only
  • Operating since 2012
  • Four distinct planning views: feed, calendar, grid, and list
  • Real-time collaborative comments, suggestions, and inline annotations
  • Operating since 2016
  • Sentiment-prioritized comment management in the unified inbox
  • Customizable, step-by-step approval workflows
Pros
  • White-label option suits agencies wanting fully branded client access
  • CRM-style inbox organizes engagement more thoroughly than a basic unified inbox
  • Visual calendar aids team planning and content visualization
  • Annotation-style collaboration suits earlier-stage drafting and revision well
  • Multiple planning views adapt to different team workflows
  • Sentiment prioritization helps triage inbox comments efficiently
Cons
  • No free plan to test before committing
  • Among the higher prices in this category
  • White-label branding may only be available on higher-priced tiers
  • Pricing isn't transparently published without visiting a separate page
  • Overlaps closely with Kontentino, worth a direct comparison before choosing
  • Heavier collaboration features add complexity for a solo creator
CompanyeClincher, founded 2012Planable, founded 2016

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260703. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is eClincher better than Planable?

In our reviews eClincher scores 4.1 and Planable scores 4.6. The better pick depends on the job. eClincher: A visual content calendar paired with a social CRM inbox, white-label ready. Planable: Multi-view planning with Google-Docs-style annotated collaboration on drafts.

Which is cheaper, eClincher or Planable?

Planable has the lower starting price: from $65/mo for eClincher and from $33/mo for Planable.

Do eClincher and Planable have free plans?

Only Planable has a free plan.

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