Sked Social vs Later 2026: Which Visual Planner Should You Pick?
TL;DR - Quick Answer
11 min readLater 2026 offers better value with more features at a lower price. Sked Social excels in simplicity but costs more for similar functionality.
Quick answer: Later is cheaper ($25/month) with strong Instagram features. Sked Social ($59/month) has unlimited users and broader auto-publishing.
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Quick Comparison
Pricing Side-by-Side
Sked Social Pricing
Later Pricing
Note: Later's "social set" = 1 profile per platform. So 1 set = Instagram + Facebook + TikTok + X + Pinterest + LinkedIn.
You're a solo Instagram creator with 1 account. Which is cheaper?
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Cost Comparison by Scenario
Solo Creator (1 account)
Small Team (3 users, 3 accounts)
Agency (6 users, 6 accounts)
Large Team (10+ users, 6 accounts)
Pattern: Later wins on price. Sked Social wins when you need more than 6 users.
Features That Matter
Visual Grid Planning
Sked Social:
- Instagram grid preview
- Drag-and-drop reorder
- Multi-platform preview
- Story planning
Later:
- Instagram grid preview
- Visual calendar
- Drag-and-drop
- Story planning
Winner: Tie. Both excellent for grid aesthetics.
Link in Bio
Sked Social:
- Basic link in bio
- Simple link page
Later:
- Linkin.bio (industry-leading)
- Shoppable feeds
- Analytics tracking
- Custom design options
Winner: Later. Linkin.bio is superior.
You need a strong link-in-bio solution with shoppable features. Which tool?
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Team Collaboration
Sked Social:
- Unlimited users on all plans
- Approval workflows (Grow+)
- Branded review portals
- Role permissions
Later:
- 1-6 users depending on plan
- Basic collaboration
- Saved captions
- Team management (Advanced)
Winner: Sked Social. Unlimited users is a major advantage.
Platform Support
Sked Social:
- Instagram (feed, Stories, Reels)
- Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn
- Twitter/X, Pinterest, YouTube
- Threads, Google Business
- True auto-publish all
Later:
- Instagram (feed, Stories, Reels)
- Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn
- Twitter/X, Pinterest
- True auto-publish most
Winner: Sked Social slightly. More platforms, broader auto-publishing.
Post Limits
Sked Social:
- Unlimited posts on all plans
Later:
- Starter: 30 posts/profile
- Growth: 150 posts/profile
- Advanced: Unlimited
Winner: Sked Social. No post limits at any tier.
Your team posts 200+ times per month across platforms. Which tool works without limits?
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Pros and Cons
Sked Social Pros
- ✅ Unlimited users on all plans
- ✅ Unlimited posts
- ✅ More platforms
- ✅ Approval workflows (Grow)
Sked Social Cons
- ❌ Higher starting price ($59)
- ❌ Basic link-in-bio
- ❌ No AI content
- ❌ Steep tier jumps
Later Pros
- ✅ Lower starting price ($25)
- ✅ Excellent Linkin.bio
- ✅ Intuitive interface
- ✅ Strong Instagram focus
Later Cons
- ❌ User limits per plan
- ❌ Post limits on lower plans
- ❌ No AI content generation
- ❌ Fewer platforms
Who Should Use Which?
Pick Sked Social if you:
- Have a team of 7+ users
- Need unlimited posts
- Want approval workflows
- Manage multiple platforms
- Can budget $59+/month
Pick Later if you:
- Work solo or small team
- Need strong link-in-bio
- Focus on Instagram
- Want lower starting cost
- Accept post limits
Neither Has AI Content Generation
Both tools require manual content creation.
If you need AI content:
Final decision: You're a 2-person agency managing 4 clients. Each client has Instagram + TikTok. Which tool fits better?
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Is Sked Social or Later cheaper? Later is cheaper at all comparable levels. Sked Social costs $34-69 more per month.
Which has better Instagram features? Later for Linkin.bio. Sked Social for grid preview and unlimited posts.
Which is better for teams? Sked Social. Unlimited users at all plan levels.
Does either have AI content? Neither. Both require manual content creation.
Which supports more platforms? Sked Social. Includes Threads, YouTube, and Google Business that Later doesn't.
Summary
Sked Social: Best for teams needing unlimited users and posts at $59+/month.
Later: Best for solo creators and small teams wanting strong link-in-bio at $25+/month.
Neither: Has AI content generation.
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