Social media software for online stores

Online stores need a steady run of product posts on Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest that send people to the shop. Planoly starts at $14/mo with a clear visual grid. Its analytics are thin and there is no shared inbox, so if you need better planning tools and link in bio, Later starts at $25/mo.

Top picks for online stores

  1. 1. PlanolyVisual grid planner for Instagram, TikTok, and PinterestFrom $14/moFit 85
  2. 2. ManychatDM and comment automation for Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTokFrom $14/moFit 85
  3. 3. AdCreative.aiAI-generated ad banners and ad copy for paid campaignsFrom $20/moFit 85

All 15 social media tools, ranked for online stores

ToolStarts at
PlanolyPlanolyFit 85$14
ManychatManychatFit 85$14
AdCreative.aiAdCreative.aiFit 85$20
LaterLaterFit 85$25
BufferBufferFit 80$0
Vista SocialVista SocialFit 80$79
MetricoolMetricoolFit 75$0
Sprout SocialSprout SocialFit 75$79/person
SocialBeeSocialBeeFit 72$24
AgorapulseAgorapulseFit 70$79/person
LoomlyLoomlyFit 68$49
Zoho SocialZohoFit 65$0
SendibleSendibleFit 65$29.75
HootsuiteHootsuiteFit 65$99
RestreamRestreamFit 60$0

Social media for online stores: questions

Which ones have a free plan?

Of the 10 that fit online stores best, Planoly, Manychat, Buffer, Metricool and Agorapulse have a free plan. Check the limits on each tool page; most cap users, volume or features.

How are these ranked?

Each tool has a fit score from 0 to 100 for online stores, based on what it is built for and who its features serve. We list tools scoring 70 or more as strong fits, then break ties by the monthly price for a team of six. Partner links never change the order. How we calculate prices.

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