Quick Comparison
Updated 2026-05- Pricing
- Aibrify: $99/mo ($79/mo annual). Free Preview available; no credit card required.
Planoly: $16/mo ($14/mo annual) - Time required from you
- Aibrify: 0 hours/week — we create, schedule, and publish for you.
Planoly: Approximately 5–10 hours/week to operate the tool yourself. - Who creates the content
- Aibrify: Our team uses AI to create posts, images, and video scripts. You review and approve.
Planoly: You (or your team) — Planoly is a DIY tool. - Best for
- Aibrify: SMBs (cafés, salons, fitness studios, dentists, real estate, gyms) who want results without learning another tool.
Planoly: Instagram-first visual planner
Aibrify vs Planoly (2026): When to Hire vs DIY
Planoly is a $16/mo DIY Instagram planner — you still write captions, design tiles, and post yourself. Aibrify is a managed service from $99/mo — we create, schedule, and publish your content across 4-6 platforms. Minutes per month vs hours of Planoly learning curve. Here's how to choose.
Overview
Planoly was founded in 2016 in Austin, Texas, originally as a dedicated Instagram visual planner. It has since expanded to support 9 platforms and introduced e-commerce features like Shoplink and creative tools like StoriesEdit. While it offers a strong visual planning experience, its Instagram-centric roots mean other platforms receive less polish, and its AI capabilities remain basic.
Planoly
- Founded: 2016
- Headquarters: Austin, TX, USA
- Target Audience: Instagram creators & small businesses
Aibrify
- Founded: 2024
- Headquarters: Global
- Target Audience: Businesses of all sizes
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Aibrify | Planoly |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Starting) | $99/mo -- done-for-you, zero effort | $16/mo ($14/mo annual), limited free plan |
| AI Content Generation | Professional content created and published for you -- 20-30 posts/mo | Basic AI captions with template suggestions |
| AI Image Generation | Professional images included with every post | Not available |
| Social Platforms | We publish across 4-6 platforms for you | 9 platforms, but non-Instagram platforms have fewer features |
| Analytics & Reporting | Performance reports delivered to you weekly | Basic Instagram-focused analytics with engagement metrics |
| Team Collaboration | No team needed -- we handle everything | Limited team features, only on Pro plan ($43/mo) |
| Unified Inbox & Auto-Reply | AI-powered comment replies included | Not available -- no inbox management |
| White-Label & API | White-label reports included on Managed Pro plan | No white-label, no API access |
Pricing Comparison
Managed / Entry
Aibrify
$99/mo ($79/mo annual)
Planoly
$16/mo ($14/mo annual)
Aibrify includes:
- 4 platforms, 20 posts/month auto-published
- Professional images + optimized hashtags
- Optimal posting times, optional review mode
- Weekly + monthly performance reports
- 6-month analytics history
Planoly includes:
- 1 social profile per platform
- 30 uploads per month
- Visual grid planner
- Basic analytics
- StoriesEdit templates
Managed Pro / Mid
Aibrify
$199/mo ($159/mo annual)
Planoly
$28/mo ($25/mo annual)
Aibrify includes:
- 6 platforms, 30 posts/mo + 8 short videos/mo
- 1 SEO blog post/month included
- AI comment replies + competitor tracking
- 2 brands, white-label reports
- 1-year analytics + priority support
Planoly includes:
- 2 social profiles per platform
- Unlimited uploads
- Advanced analytics
- Shoplink integration
- AI captions (basic)
Enterprise
Aibrify
Custom
Planoly
$43/mo ($36/mo annual)
Aibrify includes:
- Unlimited platforms + unlimited posts
- Dedicated account manager
- Custom content strategy + brand guidelines
- Multi-brand management
- Custom integrations + SLA
Planoly includes:
- 3 social profiles per platform
- Team collaboration (limited)
- Priority support
- Brand management tools
- No white-label, no API
Planoly Pros and Cons
Pros
- Excellent Instagram visual grid planner for feed aesthetics
- Now supports 9 platforms beyond its Instagram origins
- Shoplink commerce integration for shoppable posts
- StoriesEdit tool for creating engaging Instagram Stories
Cons
- Very limited free plan (1 profile, 30 uploads/month)
- No AI image generation, no video scripts, no A/B testing
- Instagram-centric -- other platforms lack feature depth
- No unified inbox, no auto-reply, no social listening
Stop managing Planoly yourself — let us do it for you
We create, schedule, and publish your social media content across all platforms — starting at just $99/mo ($79/mo annual).
Why Choose Aibrify Instead
Done-for-you vs DIY -- zero time investment
Planoly is a visual planning tool -- you still create all content, find images, and schedule posts yourself. Aibrify is a done-for-you managed service -- we create professional posts with images, optimize hashtags, and publish across all your platforms. Zero effort on your part.
$99/mo managed service vs $14-43/mo DIY tool -- and we do all the work
Planoly at $14-43/mo gives you a scheduling tool with no content creation. Aibrify at $99/mo creates 20-30 professional posts with images and publishes them for you. Factor in the 10-20 hours/week saved and the $3,000-5,000/mo cost of hiring a social media manager, Aibrify is dramatically more cost-effective.
Professional content without hiring -- replace a social media manager
Even with Planoly, someone needs to create content and images. That means either your time (10-20 hours/week) or hiring a social media manager ($3,000-5,000/mo). Aibrify replaces both the tool and the person for $99/mo.
All platforms handled -- we manage your presence everywhere
Planoly supports 9 platforms but its non-Instagram features are shallow. Aibrify manages content across 4-6 platforms with consistent quality, platform-specific optimization, and professional imagery -- all published for you automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Planoly only for Instagram?
No, Planoly has expanded to support 9 platforms including TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Pinterest, YouTube, and Threads. However, its core strength remains Instagram visual planning. With Aibrify, we manage all your platforms for you with consistent quality across every channel.
Does Planoly have a free plan in 2026?
Planoly offers a very limited free plan with 1 social profile and only 30 uploads per month. Aibrify offers a free preview (3 accounts, 5 content previews/mo) so you can see our content quality before committing, with managed plans starting at $99/mo.
How does Planoly compare to Aibrify for content creation?
Planoly offers basic AI caption suggestions but no content creation service. You still need to create images, write posts, and plan strategy yourself. Aibrify is a done-for-you managed service -- we create professional posts with images, optimize hashtags, and publish across all your platforms at optimal times.
What is Shoplink in Planoly?
Shoplink is Planoly's e-commerce feature that turns your social posts into shoppable content, allowing followers to browse and buy products directly. It is a unique feature that Aibrify does not currently offer natively, though Aibrify's managed web design service provides full e-commerce functionality from $30/mo.
Should I choose Planoly or Aibrify for my small business?
If your business is exclusively Instagram-focused and you enjoy creating your own content with visual grid planning, Planoly at $14/mo is a solid budget choice. If you want professional social media marketing handled entirely for you -- content creation, image design, multi-platform publishing, and performance reporting -- Aibrify's managed service at $99/mo saves you 10-20 hours per week and replaces the need to hire a social media manager.
Switch from Planoly in 4 steps
No data lost. Free migration support included on every plan.
- 1
Export your Planoly content
In Planoly, go to Schedule → Grid → Export as CSV. This captures all scheduled posts, drafts, and media references.
- 2
Send the CSV to our migration team
Email the exported file to migration@aibrify.com. Our team imports your content, preserves scheduled times, and notifies you within 24 hours — no technical work required on your side.
- 3
Reconnect channels via OAuth
In Aibrify, open Channels and authorize each platform. Average 60 seconds per channel.
- 4
Dedicated onboarding support
Message our migration team anytime — we guide you step by step via chat. Free on every plan including the free preview.
Our Verdict
Planoly is an affordable and visually appealing DIY option for Instagram-centric creators who enjoy feed aesthetics and Shoplink e-commerce. However, it is still a tool you operate yourself -- you create the content, find images, and do the scheduling. Aibrify is a done-for-you managed service that creates professional content, designs images, and publishes across your platforms for $99/mo. For businesses that want professional social media results without the daily work, Aibrify delivers far more value.
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