Agorapulse vs Later
Which social media tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.
Agorapulse
Agencies and in-house teams that handle a lot of comments and messages and want a strong inbox at a lower per-seat price.
Later
Creators, small brands and small agencies focused on visual platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
Side by side
| Agorapulse | Later | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $79/user/month billed annually ($99 monthly); no free plan | From $18.75/month billed yearly ($25 monthly); no free plan |
| G2 Rating | 4.5 (976 reviews) | 4.5 (384 reviews) |
| Best For | Agencies and in-house teams that handle a lot of comments and messages and want a strong inbox at a lower per-seat price. | Creators, small brands and small agencies focused on visual platforms like Instagram and TikTok. |
Pros and cons
Agorapulse
Pros
- Cheaper per seat than Hootsuite at every published tier
- Strong inbox and community management tools
- Monthly and annual prices both published
- 24/7 support on all plans
- 30-day free trial without a credit card
Cons
- 10 social profiles shared across the account on self-serve plans
- X costs $29 or $69 per X profile per month extra
- No free plan since July 6, 2026
- Listening is an add-on with no public price
- Approvals start on Professional; bulk scheduling and saved replies need Advanced
Later
Pros
- Low flat price with users included on Growth and Scale
- Visual planning for Instagram and TikTok
- Social sets group profiles by brand or client
- Brand mentions and benchmarking on Scale
Cons
- No X (Twitter) support listed
- Starter: 30 posts per profile per month and 1 user
- Inbox covers only Instagram, Facebook and TikTok
- No free plan
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