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Metricool vs Mixcloud

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Metricool

Social Media

All-in-one platform to plan, publish, and analyze social media content

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Mixcloud

Music

The home of audio culture

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Metricool full Twitter/X analytics and post approval workflows are locked behind the Advanced plan.; Mixcloud the free Basic tier is limited to 10 show uploads and 10 track uploads
  • They diverge on capability: Metricool covers Content Planner, Mixcloud covers DJ mixes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Metricool and Mixcloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Metricool and Mixcloud differ
AttributeMetricoolMixcloud
Platformsweb, ios, android, apiWeb, Ios, Android
CategorySocial MediaMusic
FoundedUnknown2007

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Metricool

  • Content Planner
  • Analytics & Competitor Analysis
  • Automated Reporting
  • Unified Inbox
  • Ads Management
  • SmartLinks
  • AI Assistant

Only in Mixcloud

  • DJ mixes
  • Podcasts
  • Radio shows
  • Streaming
  • Artist tools
  • Social media
  • Payment systems
  • Creator controls

What people use each for

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

Metricool

  • Scheduling posts across multiple social networksnot Mixcloud
  • Tracking competitor social performancenot Mixcloud
  • Automating client and team reportsnot Mixcloud
  • Managing paid social ad campaignsnot Mixcloud
  • Building a link-in-bio landing pagenot Mixcloud

Mixcloud

  • Hosting DJ mixes and radio shows on a licensed platform that pays artist royaltiesnot Metricool
  • Live streaming DJ sets without copyright takedownsnot Metricool
  • Earning from listeners through tips and subscriptionsnot Metricool

Where each one falls short

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

Metricool

  • Full Twitter/X analytics and post approval workflows are locked behind the Advanced plan.
  • Unlimited scheduling on paid plans is still capped by an undisclosed fair use policy.
  • Free plan is limited to a single brand and 20 posts per month.
  • API access is only available on the top Advanced tier.

Mixcloud

  • The free Basic tier is limited to 10 show uploads and 10 track uploads
  • Unlimited uploads, private uploads, scheduling uploads, disabling comments and hiding play counts all require Pro
  • Live streaming video and audio requires Pro; the Basic tier cannot live stream
  • Monetization through Tips and Subscriptions is Pro only
  • Listener insights, tagging hosts and embedding a show player on your own site are Pro only
  • Basic audio uploads are capped at 64kbps AAC+, with 160kbps Opus HQ audio reserved for Pro
  • Free listening includes ads and offline listening requires the separate Premium for listeners subscription
  • The brand and radio station commercial packages start at $3,000 per month

Pricing, plan by plan

Metricool

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 brand
    • 20 posts/month
    • 5 competitor profiles
  • Starter$20/month
    • Up to 10 brands
    • Unlimited publishing (fair use)
    • 100 competitor profiles
  • Advanced$53/month
    • Up to 50 brands
    • Team management and post approval
    • Full Twitter/X analytics

Mixcloud

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic streaming access
  • Premium for Listeners$7.99/month
    • Unlimited replays
    • Offline listening and downloads
    • No ads
  • Pro for Creators$11.25/month
    • Unlimited show uploads
    • Live streaming without takedowns
    • High-quality audio enhancement

Which should you pick?

Choose Metricool if

  • You need content planner.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web, ios, android, api.
  • You also want analytics & competitor analysis.
Metricool review

Choose Mixcloud if

  • You need dj mixes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want podcasts.
Mixcloud review

Questions people ask

Is Metricool or Mixcloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Metricool starts at Free and Mixcloud at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Metricool or Mixcloud?
Metricool starts at Free and Mixcloud at Free.
Does Metricool or Mixcloud run on more platforms?
Metricool runs on web, ios, android, api. Mixcloud runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Metricool for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Metricool best used for?
Metricool is most often used for scheduling posts across multiple social networks, tracking competitor social performance, automating client and team reports, managing paid social ad campaigns. Of those, scheduling posts across multiple social networks and tracking competitor social performance are not what Mixcloud is typically brought in for.
What can Metricool do that Mixcloud cannot?
Metricool covers Content Planner, Analytics & Competitor Analysis, Automated Reporting, Unified Inbox. Mixcloud covers DJ mixes, Podcasts, Radio shows, Streaming.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Metricool: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?

Metricool's Free plan supports 1 brand, up to 20 posts per month, 5 competitor profiles, and 30 days of analytics history.

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Mixcloud: What does Mixcloud Premium for Listeners include?

Mixcloud Premium for Listeners costs $7.99/month and includes unlimited replays, offline listening with downloads, ad-free streaming, and upfront tracklists showing all songs from the start.

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Metricool: What does Metricool cost?

Starter runs from about $20/month and Advanced from about $53/month (billed annually, with monthly billing also available); a Custom tier is available on request.

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Mixcloud: How much is Mixcloud Pro for Creators?

Mixcloud Pro for Creators costs $11.25/month when paid annually and allows unlimited show uploads, live streaming without takedowns, high-quality audio, monetization features, and detailed analytics.

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Metricool: How is usage metered?

Plans limit the number of connected brands and competitor profiles; scheduling is unlimited on paid plans but subject to a fair use policy.

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