The best HeyOrca alternative is SkedCast: it prices by connected account instead of a fee for every client workspace, keeps client approval through links with no login, imports a month of posts in one checked upload, and has a permanent free plan. Planable, Sked Social, Later and Buffer are other options, compared below.
Key takeaways
- HeyOrca: Basic $59 and Pro $149 per workspace a month, unlimited users, 10 profiles each; a free plan with 1 user and 2 profiles.
- Because the fee is per workspace, a roster of ten clients costs ten workspaces.
- SkedCast prices by connected account, keeps login-free client approval and has a permanent free plan.
- Compare on pricing model and approvals first, then bulk import and networks.
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Why do teams look for HeyOrca alternatives?
Mostly the bill. HeyOrca charges for each workspace, and a workspace is usually one client, so cost grows with the client list rather than with the work. Teams also compare on bulk import for onboarding a new client, and on whether reports, the inbox and listening are included or bought as add-ons on Basic.
How is HeyOrca priced?
Extra profiles are $10 each, and yearly billing takes 15% off.
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1 user, 2 profiles; starts with a 14-day Pro trial |
| Basic | $59 per workspace a month | Unlimited users, 10 profiles; reports $59, inbox $39 and listening $39 are add-ons |
| Pro | $149 per workspace a month | Unlimited users, 10 profiles; reports, inbox and listening included |
| Agency | Custom | Onboarding and account management |
What are the best HeyOrca alternatives?
SkedCast leads for most teams leaving HeyOrca. Among the rest, Planable centres on approvals and collaboration, Sked Social on Instagram with login-free client approvals, and Later and Buffer on simpler scheduling for smaller teams.
| Tool | Free plan | Paid plans from | Per-seat cost | Client approvals | Bulk import |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkedCast | Free — 2 accounts | Free, then $15/mo | No | Yes | 2,500 / import (Agency) |
| HeyOrca | Yes — 2 profiles | $59/mo | No — unlimited users | Login-free approvals | Not published |
| Planable | No — 50-post trial | $33/ws/mo | No — per workspace | Yes | CSV import |
| Sked Social | No — trial only | $69/mo ($58 annual) | Seats capped per plan | Login-free approvals | Bulk upload |
| Later | No | $25/mo | +$5/user ($3.75 annual) | Access Groups | No |
| Buffer | Yes — 3 channels | $5/ch/mo (annual) | Per channel | Team tier | 100 / batch |
Why is SkedCast the best HeyOrca alternative?
Because it keeps what agencies like about HeyOrca and changes the pricing unit. Clients approve posts through a link with no login, approval workflows come from Studio, every client gets its own workspace, and the bill follows connected accounts, so adding a teammate or a small client does not add a workspace fee. It imports up to 2,500 posts per upload on Agency, publishes to 11 networks, has an inbox and white-label reports, and starts free. See the full SkedCast vs HeyOrca comparison and HeyOrca alternatives for agencies.
How do you move from HeyOrca to SkedCast?
List your planned posts in a spreadsheet, connect each client's accounts through the networks' own sign-in, import the posts with bulk scheduling, and send clients their approval links. The HeyOrca migration guide walks through each step.
FAQ
- What is the best HeyOrca alternative?
- SkedCast: account-based pricing instead of a per-workspace fee, login-free client approval, bulk import and a permanent free plan.
- How much does HeyOrca cost?
- Basic is $59 and Pro $149 per workspace a month, with 15% off yearly; there is a free plan with 1 user and 2 profiles, and Agency is custom (checked 5 November 2026).
- Does SkedCast have client approvals like HeyOrca?
- Yes. Clients approve through a link with no login, and approval workflows come from Studio.
- Is there a free HeyOrca alternative?
- Yes. SkedCast has a permanent Free plan as well — 2 connected accounts and up to 3 posts a day, no card and no time limit — and each workspace can additionally take one 7-day Studio trial. Bulk import and the inbox are included on it.
- Can I move my content from HeyOrca to SkedCast?
- Yes. List your scheduled posts in a CSV, bulk import them into SkedCast, and reconnect each account through its official sign-in.