Planable vs HeyOrca
Planable fits when an approval-centred workflow: multi-level approvals, in-context comments, and a feed that previews the real post; HeyOrca fits when unlimited users on every paid plan, so adding teammates never raises the bill. Here is how they compare on features and price, from each vendor’s own pages (checked October 2026), with SkedCast as the per-account alternative to both.
What is each of Planable and HeyOrca best at?
Planable
- An approval-centred workflow: multi-level approvals, in-context comments, and a feed that previews the real post
- Clients can review and approve from a shared link without creating an account
- Unlimited users on every tier: your bill never grows because the team did
- The first 50 posts free, with no time limit and no card: a one-time trial allowance that does not reset
- Nine networks including Threads and Google Business Profile
HeyOrca
- Unlimited users on every paid plan, so adding teammates never raises the bill
- Clients approve or reject posts without logging in
- Social listening, included on Pro and available as an add-on on Basic — SkedCast has no listening
- A genuinely free plan, plus a two-week trial of Pro
Planable vs HeyOrca: which should you pick?
Teams rarely leave Planable because they dislike it — they leave because of arithmetic. The per-workspace model is excellent value for one brand or a handful of clients, and it inverts as you grow: every new client is another workspace at full price, and the post ceiling on Basic and Pro starts to bind exactly when a client gets busy. Analytics and the social inbox are add-ons charged per workspace too, so the real monthly figure is usually above the sticker. SkedCast prices by connected accounts and leaves posting uncapped on any paid plan, which is why the gap widens with scale rather than at signup. If approvals are the centre of your service and you run a small number of clients, Planable is a defensible choice and we would say so.
HeyOrca’s model is excellent value while an agency runs a handful of clients: unlimited users and a clean approval flow per calendar. It inverts with growth, because each client is another workspace — Basic is $59 and Pro $149 per calendar per month, 15% less billed yearly — and each includes 10 profiles, with more at $10 each. SkedCast prices by connected accounts, so client count does not multiply the bill.
How do Planable and HeyOrca compare feature by feature?
From the shared comparison matrix, checked October 2026; see every comparison for the full grid.
| Feature | Planable | HeyOrca | SkedCast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $33/ws/mo | $59/mo | Free, then $15/mo |
| Free plan | No — 50-post trial | Yes — 2 profiles | Free — 2 accounts |
| Charged per seat? | No — per workspace | No — unlimited users | No |
| Client workspaces | Yes | Workspace per client | Yes |
| Client roles and approvals | Yes | Login-free approvals | Yes |
| Bulk import | CSV import | Not published | 2,500 / import (Agency) |
| Networks | 9 | 9 | 11 |
How much do Planable and HeyOrca cost?
| Planable | |
|---|---|
| Free | $050 posts total, no time limit, no card |
| Basic | $33/workspace/mo60 posts/mo, 4 social pages, unlimited users |
| Pro | $49/workspace/mo150 posts/mo, 10 social pages, public API |
| Enterprise | CustomUnlimited posts, 50 social pages, multi-level approvals |
| HeyOrca | |
|---|---|
| Free | $01 user, 2 social profiles, 15 posts/mo |
| Basic | $59/workspace/moUnlimited users, 10 profiles; reports ($59), inbox ($39) and listening ($39) are add-ons |
| Pro | $149/workspace/moUnlimited users, 10 profiles; reporting, inbox, listening included |
| Agency | CustomOnboarding and account management |
Is there a better alternative to Planable and HeyOrca?
SkedCast does both jobs in one tool: one calendar for every account across 11 networks, a workspace per client with roles and client approval, bulk import from a spreadsheet, and an inbox, priced by connected account so the bill follows the work, not the headcount. It starts free, with paid plans from $15 a month. See SkedCast against each one: SkedCast vs Planable and SkedCast vs HeyOrca.
Planable vs HeyOrca: FAQ
- Is Planable or HeyOrca better?
- Planable fits when an approval-centred workflow: multi-level approvals, in-context comments, and a feed that previews the real post; HeyOrca fits when unlimited users on every paid plan, so adding teammates never raises the bill. For teams that want both jobs in one tool priced by account rather than by seat, SkedCast is the stronger pick.
- How much do Planable and HeyOrca cost?
- Planable starts at $0 (Free) and HeyOrca at $0 (Free), per each vendor’s pricing page as of October 2026. SkedCast starts free, with paid plans from $15 a month.
- Is there an alternative to Planable and HeyOrca?
- SkedCast: one calendar for every account across 11 networks, client workspaces, approvals and bulk import, priced by connected account so adding teammates costs nothing. SkedCast has a permanent Free plan — 2 connected accounts, 3 posts a day, no credit card and no expiry.
- Can I move from Planable or HeyOrca to SkedCast?
- Yes. Connect each account through the network’s own sign-in, then bring planned posts in with bulk import from a CSV or Google Sheet.
Where do these facts come from?
Each vendor’s plans and features are read on its own pages, listed here; vendors change plans without notice, so check before you buy.
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