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iHeartRadio vs Planoly

iHeartRadio logo

iHeartRadio

Music

All your favorite music, podcasts, and radio

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Planoly logo

Planoly

Social Media

Visual social media planning, scheduling, and link-in-bio platform

From
$14/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; Planoly the free mobile app tier is limited to 10 uploads per month, too low for active accounts.
  • They diverge on capability: iHeartRadio covers Live radio, Planoly covers Visual grid planning.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which iHeartRadio and Planoly actually diverge.

Attributes where iHeartRadio and Planoly differ
AttributeiHeartRadioPlanoly
Starting priceFree$14/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-speakersweb, ios, android
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 Planoly

  • Visual grid planning
  • Auto-posting
  • AI content ideas
  • Link in bio
  • DM and comment automation
  • Media library
  • Analytics

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 Planoly
  • Listening to podcasts and live sports commentarynot Planoly
  • Building music playlists on a paid tiernot Planoly

Planoly

  • Planning an Instagram feed grid before postingnot iHeartRadio
  • Scheduling and auto-publishing across multiple social networksnot iHeartRadio
  • Selling digital products or merch via a link-in-bio pagenot iHeartRadio
  • Automating Instagram DM replies for lead capturenot iHeartRadio
  • Managing content for multiple clients as an agencynot 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

Planoly

  • The free mobile app tier is limited to 10 uploads per month, too low for active accounts.
  • Additional social sets and team seats require paid add-ons rather than being included at higher volumes.
  • Auto-posting to some platforms requires a push notification and manual tap to finish publishing rather than being fully automatic.
  • Advanced monetization and automation features are gated behind paid plans with no lower-cost equivalent.

Pricing, plan by plan

iHeartRadio

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

Planoly

$14/month
  • Starter$14/month
    • 1 social set
    • Unlimited uploads
    • 1 user
  • Growth$24/month
    • 2 social sets
    • Unlimited uploads
    • 2 users
  • Pro$47/month
    • 6 social sets
    • Unlimited uploads
    • 6 users

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 Planoly if

  • You need visual grid planning.
  • You work on web, ios, android.
  • You also want auto-posting.
Planoly review

Questions people ask

Is iHeartRadio or Planoly better?
Neither clearly leads. iHeartRadio starts at Free and Planoly at $14/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, iHeartRadio or Planoly?
iHeartRadio has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for iHeartRadio and $14/month for Planoly.
Does iHeartRadio or Planoly run on more platforms?
iHeartRadio runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers. Planoly runs on web, ios, android.
Can I use iHeartRadio for free?
Yes. iHeartRadio has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Planoly starts at $14/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 Planoly is typically brought in for.
What can iHeartRadio do that Planoly cannot?
iHeartRadio covers Live radio, Custom stations, Podcasts, Events. Planoly covers Visual grid planning, Auto-posting, AI content ideas, Link in bio.

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.

Source
Planoly: Does Planoly offer a free trial?

All paid plans include a 14-day free trial before users are charged, letting new users test scheduling and link-in-bio features first.

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Planoly: What are Planoly's pricing tiers?

Planoly offers Starter ($14/mo), Growth ($24/mo), and Pro ($47/mo) monthly plans, with lower per-month rates if billed annually; each tier increases the number of social sets and users included.

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Planoly: Can I cancel or change my Planoly plan anytime?

Plans can be upgraded, downgraded, or canceled at any time according to Planoly's pricing page.

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Planoly: Is there a free version of Planoly?

A free mobile app tier exists with a limit of 10 uploads per month; full scheduling features require a paid plan.

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