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Loomly vs Shapr

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Loomly

Social Media

Brand success platform for social media collaboration

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Shapr

Social Media

Networking made human

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Shapr has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Loomly starter plan limited to 12 social accounts and 3 users; Shapr the Internet Archive's capture of Shapr's homepage on 1 January 2021 stated 'Sign up for free' with no paid tier mentioned, describing a machine-learning matching algorithm that suggests 15 relevant people to meet each day.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Loomly and Shapr actually diverge.

Attributes where Loomly and Shapr differ
AttributeLoomlyShapr
Starting price$49/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebIos, Android
FoundedUnknown2015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Social Media).

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 Loomly

Nothing recorded that Shapr does not also cover.

Only in Shapr

  • Swipe-Based Matching
  • Daily Suggestions
  • Goal-Based Networking
  • Messaging
  • LinkedIn Integration
  • Location-Based
  • LinkedIn
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Loomly

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

Shapr

No use cases recorded yet. See the Shapr review.

Where each one falls short

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

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

Shapr

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Shapr's homepage on 1 January 2021 stated 'Sign up for free' with no paid tier mentioned, describing a machine-learning matching algorithm that suggests 15 relevant people to meet each day.

Pricing, plan by plan

Loomly

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

Shapr

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Daily Profiles
    • Messaging
    • Swipe Matching
  • Premium$19.99/month
    • Unlimited Swipes
    • See Who Viewed
    • Priority Profiles

Which should you pick?

Choose Loomly if

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

Loomly review

Choose Shapr if

  • You need swipe-based matching.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want daily suggestions.
Shapr review

Questions people ask

Is Loomly or Shapr better?
Neither clearly leads. Loomly starts at $49/month and Shapr at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Loomly or Shapr?
Shapr has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $49/month for Loomly and Free for Shapr.
Does Loomly or Shapr run on more platforms?
Loomly runs on Web. Shapr runs on Ios, Android.
Can I use Shapr for free?
Yes. Shapr has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Loomly starts at $49/month.
What is Loomly best used for?
Loomly is most often used for social media scheduling and management, multi-channel social content planning. Of those, social media scheduling and management and multi-channel social content planning are not what Shapr is typically brought in for.
What can Loomly do that Shapr cannot?
Shapr covers Swipe-Based Matching, Daily Suggestions, Goal-Based Networking, Messaging.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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