SkedCast vs Preview: which fits agencies?
The Preview app is built for Instagram, TikTok and Facebook grid planning at a low price — Pro is $6.67 a month, Premium $12.50, with a genuinely permanent free tier (1 user, 1 device). Its scope is deliberately narrow: 3 platforms, and no described agency or bulk-scheduling features.
Where Preview shines
- A genuinely permanent free plan, not just a trial
- A very low entry price for solo, Instagram-first use
- A visual grid planner and Reels/TikTok planning tools built in
Where SkedCast fits better
- 10 native platforms, including X, YouTube and Pinterest; Preview covers 3
- True bulk import — up to 2,500 posts per upload on Agency — from CSV, Google Sheets or AI; not described in Preview's public pricing
- Multi-client workspaces with per-client roles; not described in Preview’s public plans
- Auto-posting across all connected platforms; Preview’s auto-post is gated to its Premium tier and limited to Instagram, Facebook and TikTok
SkedCast vs Preview: feature comparison
Capability by capability. Where they genuinely match us, we say so.
| Capability | SkedCast | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Native platforms | 10 | 3 |
| Compose once → fan out to many accountsOne post explodes into per-platform variants across a whole group. | Yes | Not published |
| True bulk import (CSV / Sheets / AI)Validate, preview, fix inline, then commit thousands of posts. | 2,500 / import (Agency) | Not published |
| Folder / media bulk uploadDrop a folder of media and turn it into a scheduled campaign. | Yes | Not published |
| Accounts per workspace | Up to 500 | Not published |
| Agency multi-client workspaces (tenant isolation) | Yes | Not published |
| Per-client roles & approvals (RBAC) | Yes | Not published |
| Hybrid connect (OAuth or agency on-behalf)Influencers self-connect via a link, or your staff connect for them. | Yes | Not published |
| Anti-ban pacing & per-account cadence | Yes | Not published |
| Managed quota-aware app-pool (zero developer setup) | Yes | Not published |
| Posting caps | None | Unlimited posts, all tiers |
| AI caption generate / rephrase | Yes | Not published |
| White-label client reports | From Agency | Not published |
| Free planA permanently free tier, not a free trial. Verified against each vendor’s own pricing page, 14 Sep 2026. | Free — 2 accounts | Yes — 1 user, 1 device |
| Entry price | Free, then $15/mo | $6.67/mo (Pro) |
| Per-seat tax?Whether adding teammates multiplies your bill. | No | Not published |
SkedCast vs Preview: pricing
List prices, side by side. SkedCast prices by connected accounts — no per-seat tax.
SkedCast
- Free
- $0Free forever, not a trial. No credit card, no expiry date.
- Solo
- $15/moFor a solo operator running a handful of clients.
- Studio
- $49/moFor a growing studio with a small team.
- Agency
- $129/moFor agencies running social at real scale.
- Agency+
- $299/moMaximum scale for large agencies.
- Enterprise
- CustomFor networks beyond 500 accounts.
Preview
- Free
- $0/mo1 user, 1 device, unlimited posts
- Pro
- $6.67/moUnlimited filter packs, repost, image splitter
- Premium
- $12.50/moAuto-post, Story planner, full analytics
Preview prices are list prices as of September 2026; see Preview’s site for current pricing. SkedCast prices are billed in USD, with 20% off on annual billing.
Why teams switch from Preview
One dashboard rolls reach, engagement, and growth up across every account and network — instead of stitching native dashboards together.
Preview’s free plan and low entry price are genuine strengths for a single Instagram-first creator. It is not built for agency-scale, multi-platform publishing: 3 platforms, and no described bulk import, approvals or multi-client workspaces. SkedCast covers 10 platforms with true bulk import and agency workspaces built in.
SkedCast vs Preview: FAQ
- How many platforms does the Preview app support?
- Three: Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, per Preview’s own pricing page — with auto-posting limited to those and gated to its Premium tier.
- Does Preview have a free plan?
- Yes — a permanent free tier (1 user, 1 device, unlimited posts), not just a trial.
- Is SkedCast a good Preview alternative?
- For agencies or brands that need more than 3 platforms, bulk import, or multi-client workspaces, yes. For a solo Instagram-first workflow, Preview’s low price and free tier are genuine strengths worth weighing.
This comparison reflects our understanding of Preview at the time of writing; their product and plans may change. We recommend checking their site for the latest details.
Sources, checked September 2026
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