Loomly

loomly.com
Social Media Management
Weekend Project

Stress-free social media management

How to Replace Loomly

Overview

Loomly is an all-in-one social media management platform that enables users to create, schedule, and publish content across multiple social channels from a single dashboard. It provides collaboration tools, approval workflows, analytics, and community management features to help teams and agencies streamline their social media operations.

Features

42 features across 14 categories

Analytics(8)

Advanced Analytics & Reporting

Track follower growth, audience engagement, demographic shifts, and identify high-performing posts

Campaign Management

Organize and manage content for one or many brands with campaign tracking and labeling capabilities

Content ExportPremium

Export content and analytics data for reporting and archival purposes

Export Reports

Export analytics as PDF or CSV files for easy sharing

Link Shortener

Built-in URL shortener (loom.ly) to track clicks on shared links

Post Analytics Dashboard

View post performance metrics and campaign analytics in an intuitive dashboard

Report Automation

Automate reports to send on a regular schedule to stakeholders

UTM Parameter Tracking

Set UTM parameters for tracking clicks and campaign attribution

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Automation(2)

Recurring PostsPremium

Set up recurring posts that automatically publish on a regular schedule

RSS Feed Auto-Posting

Schedule auto-generated posts from RSS feeds to automatically publish content

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Branding(1)

Custom BrandingPremium

Custom branding options including branded subdomain, custom favicon, and custom logo

Also in: Kajabi, Lessonly, Setmore

Collaboration(4)

Approval Workflows

Customize multi-level approval workflows with different roles and permissions for team members

Custom Roles & WorkflowsPremium

Create custom user roles and workflows tailored to team structure and approval processes

Real-time Collaboration

Real-time collaboration and commenting system to allow team members to provide feedback on posts

User Roles

Set custom approval workflows and roles with granular permission controls

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Community Management(5)

Archive Conversations

Archive old chats and conversations to keep inbox organized and clean

Community Management

Unified inbox to manage messages, comments, and replies across all connected social channels

Conversation Assignment

Assign conversations to team members and filter by assignee to ensure no messages are missed

Saved Replies

Use saved replies to reduce customer response time and maintain consistency in communications

Unified Inbox

Switch between social media channels in one centralized dashboard to manage all interactions

Content Creation(6)

AI Caption GeneratorAIPremium

Auto-generated captions powered by AI for social media posts

Hashtag ManagerPremium

Manage and organize hashtag collections with trending hashtag suggestions

Image and Video Editor

Built-in editor for images and videos with capabilities to create slideshows and remix visuals

Media Library

Access to 5+ million royalty-free photos and videos that can be edited directly within Loomly

Post Ideas Generator

Daily post inspiration and 300+ content ideas to help users never run out of content

Post Templates

Save and reuse post templates to speed up content creation for recurring posts like store hours or seasonal sales

Integration(2)

Microsoft Teams IntegrationPremium

Get instant notifications on Microsoft Teams for workflow updates and approvals

Slack IntegrationPremium

Get instant notifications on Slack when posts are scheduled or need approval

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Mobile(1)

iOS and Android AppsPremium

Mobile apps for iOS and Android devices to manage social media on the go

Also in: monday.com, Smartsheet, Calendly

Optimization(2)

Best Time to PostPremium

Receive recommendations for the best time to post to maximize engagement on each social network

Post Optimization Tips

Receive optimization suggestions per social channel to improve content performance

Organization(2)

Campaign Labels

Categorize posts with labels to manage campaigns and filter assets by campaign type

Export Content Calendar

Export your content calendar for offline collaboration and planning

Planning(1)

Content Calendar

Dedicated content calendar per brand with the ability to view posts in calendar, list, and post view formats

Publishing(5)

Audience Targeting

Target specific audiences and use post sponsoring features to reach goals

Bulk PostingPremium

Bulk post scheduling to publish multiple posts at once across platforms

Direct Publishing

Publish content directly to social media channels without scheduling

Post Preview

Preview posts before they go live to see how they will appear on different social platforms

Social Media Post Scheduling

Create and schedule social media content across multiple platforms with unlimited scheduling and auto-posting capabilities

Security(2)

Calendar 2FA EnforcementPremium

Enforce two-factor authentication for all calendar users for enhanced security

Two-Factor Authentication

Enhanced security with two-factor authentication for account protection

Support(1)

Live Chat Support

Live chat support for immediate assistance and customer service

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Unlimited Scheduling
  • Auto-Posting
  • Post Previews
  • Media Library
  • Approval Workflows
  • Post Ideas

Starter

Custom
  • 12 Social media accounts
  • 3 Users
  • Unlimited Calendars
  • Unlimited Scheduling
  • Best time to post
  • Approval Workflows and Roles
  • Advanced Post Analytics
  • Link Shortener
  • Post preview
  • Google Drive upload
  • Unsplash
  • Giphy
  • Export from Canva
  • Media editor
  • Slideshow creator
  • Post inspiration
  • Ideas board
  • Replying to interactions
  • Saved replies
  • Assign conversations
  • Post analytics dashboard
  • Export reports
  • Link shortener analytics
  • Two-factor authentication

Beyond

Custom
  • 60 Social media accounts
  • Unlimited Users
  • Unlimited Calendars
  • All Starter features
  • Custom Branding
  • Custom Workflow
  • Hashtag Manager
  • Calendar 2FA Enforcement
  • Slack integration
  • Microsoft Teams integration
  • AI caption
  • Bulk posting
  • Recurring posts
  • Custom roles & workflows
  • Advanced analytics
  • Schedule reports
  • Content export
  • List view
  • Calendar view
  • Post view
  • Branded subdomain
  • Custom favicon
  • Custom logo
  • iOS and Android apps
  • Zapier

Enterprise

Custom
  • All Beyond features
  • Priority support
  • Friendly pricing at scale

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Loomly. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Loomly alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 42 features.

Buy Loomly

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Loomly saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 42 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

7 known integrations