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Metricool vs YouTube Music

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Metricool

Social Media

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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YouTube Music

Music

A new music streaming service from YouTube

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.; YouTube Music free tier includes unskippable ads which interrupts music listening
  • They diverge on capability: Metricool covers Content Planner, YouTube Music covers Music streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Metricool and YouTube Music actually diverge.

Attributes where Metricool and YouTube Music differ
AttributeMetricoolYouTube Music
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Platformsweb, ios, android, apiWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers
CategorySocial MediaMusic
FoundedUnknown2005

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 YouTube Music

  • Music streaming
  • Music videos
  • Live performances
  • Personalization
  • Google services
  • Smart speakers
  • Android Auto
  • Google account security

What people use each for

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

Metricool

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

YouTube Music

  • Music streamingnot Metricool
  • Video watchingnot Metricool
  • Discoverynot 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.

YouTube Music

  • Free tier includes unskippable ads which interrupts music listening
  • User-uploaded content creates inconsistent audio quality and metadata compared to official releases
  • Limited music discovery and recommendation features compared to Spotify's AI-powered algorithms

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

YouTube Music

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Ad-supported listening
    • Music videos
  • Premium$11.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Offline downloads
    • Background playback
  • Family$18.99/month
    • Up to 6 accounts
    • Parental controls
  • Student$5.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • YouTube Premium included

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 YouTube Music if

  • You need music streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers.
  • You also want music videos.
YouTube Music review

Questions people ask

Is Metricool or YouTube Music better?
Neither clearly leads. Metricool starts at Free and YouTube Music at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Metricool or YouTube Music?
Metricool starts at Free and YouTube Music at Free.
Does Metricool or YouTube Music run on more platforms?
Metricool runs on web, ios, android, api. YouTube Music runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers.
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 YouTube Music is typically brought in for.
What can Metricool do that YouTube Music cannot?
Metricool covers Content Planner, Analytics & Competitor Analysis, Automated Reporting, Unified Inbox. YouTube Music covers Music streaming, Music videos, Live performances, Personalization.

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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YouTube Music: How much does YouTube Music Premium cost?

YouTube Music Premium costs $11.99 per month for individual subscriptions, $18.99 per month for family plans (up to 6 accounts), and $5.99 per month for students.

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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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YouTube Music: Does YouTube Music have a free tier?

Yes, YouTube Music offers a free version with access to music and music videos but includes occasional unskippable ads. Free users can create playlists and discover music but lack premium features like offline downloads.

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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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YouTube Music: What makes YouTube Music different from other streaming services?

YouTube Music uniquely provides access to official songs, music videos, live performances, remixes, and user-uploaded content not available on other platforms. Users can seamlessly switch between audio and official music videos.

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