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Agorapulse vs Cavalry

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Agorapulse

Social Media

Social media management for scheduling, inbox and reporting

From
$79/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Cavalry

Video Production

Real-time 2D animation and motion graphics software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Cavalry has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Agorapulse standard, Professional and Advanced tiers all cap at 10 connected social profiles; unlimited profiles require the custom-priced tier; Cavalry requires Canva account for access

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Agorapulse and Cavalry actually diverge.

Attributes where Agorapulse and Cavalry differ
AttributeAgorapulseCavalry
Starting price$79/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
CategorySocial MediaVideo Production

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated).

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Agorapulse

  • Social media management and schedulingnot Cavalry
  • Multi-channel customer messagingnot Cavalry
  • Social analytics and ROI reportingnot Cavalry
  • Team collaboration on social campaignsnot Cavalry

Cavalry

  • Professional 2D animation and motion graphicsnot Agorapulse
  • Data-driven animation from spreadsheetsnot Agorapulse
  • Procedural rigging and character animationnot Agorapulse
  • Web animation export with Lottie formatnot Agorapulse
  • Educational animation projectsnot Agorapulse

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Agorapulse

  • Standard, Professional and Advanced tiers all cap at 10 connected social profiles; unlimited profiles require the custom-priced tier
  • Additional social profiles beyond the plan limit cost $10 to $15 per month each
  • Monthly billing runs noticeably higher than the quoted annual rate, for example $99 per month monthly versus $79 per month paid annually on Standard

Cavalry

  • Requires Canva account for access
  • Enterprise pricing requires sales contact
  • Legacy Scene Group licenses not eligible for free tier
  • Updates only available through Canva version

Pricing, plan by plan

Agorapulse

$79/month
  • Standard$79/month
    • Schedule and publish unlimited posts
    • Manage all messages and organic comments from one inbox
    • Basic reporting and export features
  • Professional$119/month
    • All Standard features
    • Link in bio, Instagram product tagging, and calendar notes
    • Ad comments moderation
  • Advanced$149/month
    • All Professional features
    • Labels, saved replies, automated moderation rules, and bulk actions
    • Shared content calendars
  • Custom$null/mo
    • Unlimited social profiles
    • SSO, custom roles, and multi-step approval workflows
    • Full reporting with historical data import and API access

Cavalry

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Fully featured 2D animation software
    • No restrictions for individuals
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • Available through Canva Enterprise
    • Available through Canva Education
    • SSO access

Which should you pick?

Choose Agorapulse if

Nothing in the data separates Agorapulse from Cavalry on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Agorapulse review

Choose Cavalry if

  • You want to start without paying.
Cavalry review

Questions people ask

Is Agorapulse or Cavalry better?
Neither clearly leads. Agorapulse starts at $79/month and Cavalry at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Agorapulse or Cavalry?
Cavalry has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $79/month for Agorapulse and Free for Cavalry.
Does Agorapulse or Cavalry run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Cavalry for free?
Yes. Cavalry has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Agorapulse starts at $79/month.
What is Agorapulse best used for?
Agorapulse is most often used for social media management and scheduling, multi-channel customer messaging, social analytics and roi reporting, team collaboration on social campaigns. Of those, social media management and scheduling and multi-channel customer messaging are not what Cavalry is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Agorapulse: How much can I save by choosing annual billing instead of monthly?

Agorapulse annual billing provides significant savings: Standard saves $240 per year by paying $99 annually instead of $79 monthly, Professional saves $360 per year, and Advanced saves $600 per year. Monthly billing is available at higher rates: $79, $119, and $149 respectively.

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Cavalry: Is Cavalry free to use?

Yes, Cavalry is completely free to download and use with full professional features. No restrictions, payment, or registration fees required.

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Agorapulse: How many social media profiles can I manage on each plan?

Standard, Professional, and Advanced plans each include management of 10 social media profiles. The Custom plan unlocks unlimited social profiles, along with additional features like SSO, custom roles, and API access.

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Cavalry: Do I need a Canva account to use Cavalry?

Yes, users must have a Canva account to access Cavalry, which provides access to the software and other Canva products.

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Agorapulse: What is included in the Advanced plan compared to Standard?

Advanced includes all Professional features plus labels, saved replies, automated moderation rules, bulk actions, shared content calendars, advanced ROI analysis, ads reporting, and competitor benchmarking. Monthly cost is $149 ($199 annually), compared to Standard at $79 ($99 annually).

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Cavalry: What licensing options does Cavalry offer for organizations?

Enterprise and Educational accounts are available through Canva Enterprise or Canva Education with SSO authentication. Interested parties should contact the sales team for details.

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Agorapulse: What does the Custom plan include and when should I choose it?

The Custom plan is tailored pricing that includes unlimited social profiles, SSO, custom roles, multi-step approval workflows, API access, dedicated Customer Success Manager, priority support, 1-on-1 training, and quarterly business reviews. Choose this for large enterprises needing unlimited profiles and advanced team management features.

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