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Agorapulse vs iHeartRadio

Agorapulse logo

Agorapulse

Social Media

Social media management for scheduling, inbox and reporting

From
$79/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
iHeartRadio logo

iHeartRadio

Music

All your favorite music, podcasts, and radio

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only iHeartRadio 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; iHeartRadio ad-free listening requires an iHeartRadio Plus or All Access subscription

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Agorapulse and iHeartRadio actually diverge.

Attributes where Agorapulse and iHeartRadio differ
AttributeAgorapulseiHeartRadio
Starting price$79/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers
CategorySocial MediaMusic
FoundedUnknown2008

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

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Agorapulse

Nothing recorded that iHeartRadio does not also cover.

Only in iHeartRadio

  • Live radio
  • Custom stations
  • Podcasts
  • Events
  • Smart speakers
  • Car systems
  • Account security
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Agorapulse

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

iHeartRadio

  • Streaming live AM and FM radio stations over the internetnot Agorapulse
  • Listening to podcasts and live sports commentarynot Agorapulse
  • Building music playlists on a paid tiernot 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

iHeartRadio

  • Ad-free listening requires an iHeartRadio Plus or All Access subscription
  • Unlimited skips and unlimited playlist creation require a paid subscription
  • Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends
  • Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased
  • The iOS app requires iOS 15.0 or later

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

iHeartRadio

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Live radio
    • Podcasts
    • Ads
  • Plus$5.99/month
    • Unlimited skips
    • Offline playlists

Which should you pick?

Choose Agorapulse if

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

Agorapulse review

Choose iHeartRadio if

  • You need live radio.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers.
  • You also want custom stations.
iHeartRadio review

Questions people ask

Is Agorapulse or iHeartRadio better?
Neither clearly leads. Agorapulse starts at $79/month and iHeartRadio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Agorapulse or iHeartRadio?
iHeartRadio has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $79/month for Agorapulse and Free for iHeartRadio.
Does Agorapulse or iHeartRadio run on more platforms?
Agorapulse runs on Web. iHeartRadio runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers.
Can I use iHeartRadio for free?
Yes. iHeartRadio 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 iHeartRadio is typically brought in for.
What can Agorapulse do that iHeartRadio cannot?
iHeartRadio covers Live radio, Custom stations, Podcasts, Events.

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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iHeartRadio: How much does iHeartRadio cost?

iHeartRadio does not publish pricing on their website. The service offers free podcast streaming with optional premium content for certain shows. A reference to 'Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content' is mentioned, but no pricing is provided. Customers must visit linked premium content pages for pricing information.

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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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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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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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