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iHeartRadio vs Loomly

iHeartRadio logo

iHeartRadio

Music

All your favorite music, podcasts, and radio

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Loomly logo

Loomly

Social Media

Brand success platform for social media collaboration

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only iHeartRadio has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: iHeartRadio ad-free listening requires an iHeartRadio Plus or All Access subscription; Loomly starter plan limited to 12 social accounts and 3 users

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which iHeartRadio and Loomly actually diverge.

Attributes where iHeartRadio and Loomly differ
AttributeiHeartRadioLoomly
Starting priceFree$49/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-speakersWeb
CategoryMusicSocial Media
Founded2008Unknown

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 iHeartRadio

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

Only in Loomly

Nothing recorded that iHeartRadio does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

iHeartRadio

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

Loomly

  • Social media scheduling and managementnot iHeartRadio
  • Multi-channel social content planningnot iHeartRadio

Where each one falls short

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

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

Loomly

  • Starter plan limited to 12 social accounts and 3 users
  • Starter plan lacks custom branding and calendar 2FA enforcement
  • Monthly billing has higher per-month cost than yearly; yearly requires 12-month commitment
  • No free trial or free version available

Pricing, plan by plan

iHeartRadio

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

Loomly

$49/month
  • Starter$65/month
    • 12 social accounts
    • 3 users
    • Unlimited calendars
  • Beyond$332/month
    • 60 social accounts
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited calendars

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Loomly if

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

Loomly review

Questions people ask

Is iHeartRadio or Loomly better?
Neither clearly leads. iHeartRadio starts at Free and Loomly at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, iHeartRadio or Loomly?
iHeartRadio has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for iHeartRadio and $49/month for Loomly.
Does iHeartRadio or Loomly run on more platforms?
iHeartRadio runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers. Loomly runs on Web.
Can I use iHeartRadio for free?
Yes. iHeartRadio has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Loomly starts at $49/month.
What is iHeartRadio best used for?
iHeartRadio is most often used for streaming live am and fm radio stations over the internet, listening to podcasts and live sports commentary, building music playlists on a paid tier. Of those, streaming live am and fm radio stations over the internet and listening to podcasts and live sports commentary are not what Loomly is typically brought in for.
What can iHeartRadio do that Loomly cannot?
iHeartRadio covers Live radio, Custom stations, Podcasts, Events.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Loomly: How much does Loomly cost?

Loomly costs $65 per month on Starter plan or $332 per month on Beyond plan. Yearly billing saves 25% ($49 per month for Starter, $249 per month for Beyond). There is no free version.

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Loomly: What is the difference between Loomly's Starter and Beyond plans?

Starter includes 12 social accounts and 3 users. Beyond includes 60 social accounts, unlimited users, custom branding, custom roles, hashtag manager, and calendar 2FA enforcement. Beyond also doubles the AI monthly usage cap and social listening queries from 2 to 5 per month.

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Loomly: Does Loomly offer an Enterprise plan?

Yes, Loomly offers an Enterprise plan with 61+ social accounts, unlimited users, and unlimited calendars. Enterprise pricing is custom and based on business needs.

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Loomly: Can I cancel Loomly at any time?

Monthly plan subscribers can cancel anytime with no penalty. Yearly plans are locked in for 12 months without early termination options.

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