Mydrop, Planable, Later, Loomly, Metricool and Buffer do not bill per seat. Mydrop includes 5 team members on Pro and unlimited members on Enterprise, and clients approve for free from a link.
Buyer answer · updated October 2026
Which social media tools don't charge per user?
Mydrop, Planable, Later, Loomly, Metricool and Buffer price by plan, brand, workspace or channel instead of by seat. Mydrop is the one where teammates and client approvers are simply part of the plan: 5 members on Pro at $59 a month, unlimited on Enterprise at $249.
- Flat plans
- Client approvers are free
- No seat math
- Start free
Schedules, publishes and listens across:
Rated 4.8 on Trustpilot and Google by agencies, freelancers & brand teams
Seat or no seat
What each tool really bills you for.
A per-seat price looks small on the pricing page. Multiply it by your team, then add the clients who need to approve.
| Tool | You pay for | Teammates included | Clients who approve |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mydrop | One flat plan | 5 on Pro ($59), unlimited on Enterprise ($249) | Free. They approve from a link, no login |
| Planable | Each client workspace ($59 on Pro) | Unlimited users | Need a Planable login to approve |
| Metricool | Brand tiers | Team members on Advanced and up only | Approve from an email link, no account |
| Later | Plan + social sets | 1, 2 or 4 by plan, then $5 per extra user | Review links expire after 7 days and cannot approve |
| Loomly | Plan with user limits | 3 on Starter, unlimited on Beyond ($332) | Count as users |
| Buffer | Each channel ($12 on Team) | Team plan | Must be added as Buffer users |
| Agorapulse | Each user ($99 to $199 a month) | Every user is a paid seat | No-login calendars on Advanced, capped at 5 |
| Sprout Social | Each seat ($79 to $399, annual) | Every user is a paid seat | External approvers on Advanced only, max 3 |
| Hootsuite | Each seat ($99 to $399, annual) | Every user is a paid seat | Approvers need a paid seat |
Competitor plans were read on each vendor's own pricing and help pages on August 31, 2026. Agorapulse and Later prices are monthly billing; Sprout Social and Hootsuite are per seat billed annually. Mydrop prices match the Mydrop pricing page.
What customers say
Real reviews from people who made the switch.
Agencies, freelancers and in-house teams replacing tool sprawl with one system. Every review below is public: Trustpilot and Google.
8 → 1tools replaced by one system
Managing 14+ social platforms felt like a 2 a.m. nightmare until Mydrop. The AI brand-voice mapping is scary accurate, and the client approval portal saved me easily 15 hours this week alone. It's the ultimate set-and-forget workspace for busy agencies.
Google reviewA true automation tool for scheduling (and creating) social media content! It has saved me over 20 hours of work already in just my first couple weeks. A true game-changer for anyone in business, big or small!
Trustpilot reviewFinally tried Mydrop on a test client and the white-label portal on a custom domain actually looks legit, no Mydrop branding sneaking in. The OAuth setup saved me from the usual “what's my password” back-and-forth.
Product Hunt commentAbsolute game-changer. Mydrop completely automated my content workflow. The scheduling is flawless, it actually feels intuitive, and it saved me 10+ hours in my very first week. Best decision I've made for my socials!
Google reviewMydrop AI has been an absolute game changer, it has saved me so much time and effort. It does what it promises. Easy to use, versatile, and the creator is really open to feedback. Very happy!
Trustpilot reviewI was looking through a bunch of management tools for my client, as it was getting out of control; after comparing every solution, I found Mydrop to be a no brainer.
Trustpilot reviewThis app helps me more than any other I have ever used. I've got all of my pages and accounts and I can drag and drop like I want. Mydrop has really been a huge asset to my business!
Google reviewI was looking for a scheduling tool as my clients were using more and more platforms. Mydrop does the job very well, and automations and forms are very useful and save me a lot of time. I recommend!
Google reviewLove that you baked in white-label portals from day one, that's a huge pain point for agencies.
Product Hunt commentLove this platform for scheduling social media posts! Easy and very intuitive to use! Highly recommend!
Google reviewVery nice tool, you will save a lot of time. Very easy to use, user friendly. I have used it for several months and it is very helpful.
Trustpilot reviewHelpful app if you are trying to streamline social content creation for clients.
Google reviewManaging 14+ social platforms felt like a 2 a.m. nightmare until Mydrop. The AI brand-voice mapping is scary accurate, and the client approval portal saved me easily 15 hours this week alone. It's the ultimate set-and-forget workspace for busy agencies.
Google reviewA true automation tool for scheduling (and creating) social media content! It has saved me over 20 hours of work already in just my first couple weeks. A true game-changer for anyone in business, big or small!
Trustpilot reviewFinally tried Mydrop on a test client and the white-label portal on a custom domain actually looks legit, no Mydrop branding sneaking in. The OAuth setup saved me from the usual “what's my password” back-and-forth.
Product Hunt commentAbsolute game-changer. Mydrop completely automated my content workflow. The scheduling is flawless, it actually feels intuitive, and it saved me 10+ hours in my very first week. Best decision I've made for my socials!
Google reviewMydrop AI has been an absolute game changer, it has saved me so much time and effort. It does what it promises. Easy to use, versatile, and the creator is really open to feedback. Very happy!
Trustpilot reviewI was looking through a bunch of management tools for my client, as it was getting out of control; after comparing every solution, I found Mydrop to be a no brainer.
Trustpilot reviewThis app helps me more than any other I have ever used. I've got all of my pages and accounts and I can drag and drop like I want. Mydrop has really been a huge asset to my business!
Google reviewI was looking for a scheduling tool as my clients were using more and more platforms. Mydrop does the job very well, and automations and forms are very useful and save me a lot of time. I recommend!
Google reviewLove that you baked in white-label portals from day one, that's a huge pain point for agencies.
Product Hunt commentLove this platform for scheduling social media posts! Easy and very intuitive to use! Highly recommend!
Google reviewVery nice tool, you will save a lot of time. Very easy to use, user friendly. I have used it for several months and it is very helpful.
Trustpilot reviewHelpful app if you are trying to streamline social content creation for clients.
Google reviewThe hidden seat
The expensive seat is often the client's.
Per-seat tools charge for everyone who touches the calendar. In an agency that includes the client who only clicks Approve. A flat plan with link approvals removes both bills: the teammate seat and the approver seat.
Before you compare prices
Count the people, not the plan names.
- Count everyone who writes, schedules or replies: that is your seat count on per-user tools
- Count every client who must approve: some tools bill them as users too
- Check if approval links work without an account
- Check what the next hire costs, not only today's team
- Compare the total for a year, monthly and annual billing side by side
Managing 14+ social platforms felt like a 2 a.m. nightmare until Mydrop. The AI brand-voice mapping is scary accurate, and the client approval portal saved me easily 15 hours this week alone. It's the ultimate set-and-forget workspace for busy agencies.
Google reviewA true automation tool for scheduling (and creating) social media content! It has saved me over 20 hours of work already in just my first couple weeks. A true game-changer for anyone in business, big or small!
Trustpilot reviewFinally tried Mydrop on a test client and the white-label portal on a custom domain actually looks legit, no Mydrop branding sneaking in. The OAuth setup saved me from the usual “what's my password” back-and-forth.
Product Hunt commentAbsolute game-changer. Mydrop completely automated my content workflow. The scheduling is flawless, it actually feels intuitive, and it saved me 10+ hours in my very first week. Best decision I've made for my socials!
Google reviewMydrop AI has been an absolute game changer, it has saved me so much time and effort. It does what it promises. Easy to use, versatile, and the creator is really open to feedback. Very happy!
Trustpilot reviewI was looking through a bunch of management tools for my client, as it was getting out of control; after comparing every solution, I found Mydrop to be a no brainer.
Trustpilot reviewThis app helps me more than any other I have ever used. I've got all of my pages and accounts and I can drag and drop like I want. Mydrop has really been a huge asset to my business!
Google reviewI was looking for a scheduling tool as my clients were using more and more platforms. Mydrop does the job very well, and automations and forms are very useful and save me a lot of time. I recommend!
Google reviewLove that you baked in white-label portals from day one, that's a huge pain point for agencies.
Product Hunt commentLove this platform for scheduling social media posts! Easy and very intuitive to use! Highly recommend!
Google reviewVery nice tool, you will save a lot of time. Very easy to use, user friendly. I have used it for several months and it is very helpful.
Trustpilot reviewHelpful app if you are trying to streamline social content creation for clients.
Google reviewManaging 14+ social platforms felt like a 2 a.m. nightmare until Mydrop. The AI brand-voice mapping is scary accurate, and the client approval portal saved me easily 15 hours this week alone. It's the ultimate set-and-forget workspace for busy agencies.
Google reviewA true automation tool for scheduling (and creating) social media content! It has saved me over 20 hours of work already in just my first couple weeks. A true game-changer for anyone in business, big or small!
Trustpilot reviewFinally tried Mydrop on a test client and the white-label portal on a custom domain actually looks legit, no Mydrop branding sneaking in. The OAuth setup saved me from the usual “what's my password” back-and-forth.
Product Hunt commentAbsolute game-changer. Mydrop completely automated my content workflow. The scheduling is flawless, it actually feels intuitive, and it saved me 10+ hours in my very first week. Best decision I've made for my socials!
Google reviewMydrop AI has been an absolute game changer, it has saved me so much time and effort. It does what it promises. Easy to use, versatile, and the creator is really open to feedback. Very happy!
Trustpilot reviewI was looking through a bunch of management tools for my client, as it was getting out of control; after comparing every solution, I found Mydrop to be a no brainer.
Trustpilot reviewThis app helps me more than any other I have ever used. I've got all of my pages and accounts and I can drag and drop like I want. Mydrop has really been a huge asset to my business!
Google reviewI was looking for a scheduling tool as my clients were using more and more platforms. Mydrop does the job very well, and automations and forms are very useful and save me a lot of time. I recommend!
Google reviewLove that you baked in white-label portals from day one, that's a huge pain point for agencies.
Product Hunt commentLove this platform for scheduling social media posts! Easy and very intuitive to use! Highly recommend!
Google reviewVery nice tool, you will save a lot of time. Very easy to use, user friendly. I have used it for several months and it is very helpful.
Trustpilot reviewHelpful app if you are trying to streamline social content creation for clients.
Google review
FAQ
Questions, answered.
No. Clients approve or comment from a public link or the client portal, and they never take a team seat.
Only if you have few clients. Per-workspace tools like Planable charge again for every client, so 10 clients on Pro is $590 a month before add-ons.
$59 a month on Pro, with 25 brands and 500 posts a month. A larger team moves to Enterprise at $249 a month with unlimited members.
Add the team. Keep the price.
Start free, invite clients to approve from a link, and pay one flat plan when you grow.
