Comparison
PostTempo vs Planable
Planable prices per workspace and includes approval types and unlimited users on Basic and Pro. PostTempo records approvals on Agency and Scale, and API keys from Pro up. Compare a workspace full of reviewers with the plan that matches how you publish.
Prepared by PostTempo. Vendor plan details checked September 22, 2026. This is a documented feature review, not a measured performance test. Pricing and availability can change.
Compare scheduling, approvals, and API access
| Decision | PostTempo | Planable |
|---|---|---|
| Planning | Free public planner for a suggested weekly schedule. Connected publishing is a separate, paid workflow. | Test the vendor's calendar with your required accounts, post formats, and timezones. |
| Approvals | Approval workflows are on Agency ($99/month) and Scale ($199/month). Free, Creator, and Pro do not include them. | Basic listed two approval types, None and Optional. Pro listed three. Enterprise's FAQ listed multi-level approval workflows. |
| API | API keys are on Pro ($39/month, two keys), Agency (ten), and Scale. Free and Creator have none. publishNow requires posts:publish. | Pro listed an MCP connector. Analytics, inbox, and listening were paid add-ons; the page showed conflicting add-on prices, so none are quoted here. PostTempo API keys start on Pro and are not the same product as Planable's connector. |
| Plan comparison | Creator is $19/month, Pro $39, Agency $99, and Scale $199. Confirm limits on the pricing page. | On September 22, 2026, Planable listed Basic at $33 per workspace per month and Pro at $49. The free trial was 50 created posts, not a monthly reset, and did not include X publishing. Enterprise was custom. |
Sources: Planable official plans, PostTempo pricing, PostTempo platform capabilities, and approval workflow.
When to consider Planable
Consider Planable when comments, internal drafts, and per-workspace approvals are the reason for the purchase.
When to consider PostTempo
Start with the free weekly planner. API keys begin on Pro. Recorded approvals begin on Agency and Scale. Check the networks and the plan limits before you move client work.
An alternative to Planable is a publishing decision
Choose Planable when the team lives in review: unlimited users, comments, and a workspace per brand. Choose PostTempo when the next gap is the scheduled result and, if a script creates drafts, an API key on Pro, Agency, or Scale.
SocialPilot is the other approval-shaped alternative. It listed manager approval on Standard at $50 per month and client approval on Premium at $100, with API access on Enterprise. The Planable alternatives page compares those three without treating a feature grid as a measured test.
Sources and next pages
Run the same one-week trial in both tools
Example evaluation: one brand, two connected accounts, six draft posts, and one reviewer. These are trial inputs, not customer results. Use your actual workload if it differs.
- Record the total plan cost for your accounts, users, AI usage, and required approvals.
- Create the same text, image, and short-video drafts. Check the available formats on each connected account.
- Ask a reviewer to request a change and approve the revision. Record the steps and permissions required.
- Check the scheduled time and timezone, then verify the outcome of an authorized test post.
- Document exceptions, support needs, and migration work before choosing a tool.
Use the content calendar template to keep the trial consistent. If you switch, follow the account handoff checklist.
Exploring other options? The Planable alternatives guide covers selection criteria beyond this direct comparison.