Social Media & Content · head to head
Planoly vs Vectr
Planoly
Social Media & Content
Visual social media planning, scheduling, and link-in-bio platform
- From
- $14/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Vectr has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Planoly the free mobile app tier is limited to 10 uploads per month, too low for active accounts.; Vectr performance issues: slowness during edits is a recurring complaint, especially problematic for complex designs
- They diverge on capability: Planoly covers Visual grid planning, Vectr covers Vector drawing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Planoly and Vectr actually diverge.
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 Planoly
- Visual grid planning
- Auto-posting
- AI content ideas
- Link in bio
- DM and comment automation
- Media library
- Analytics
Only in Vectr
- Vector drawing
- Shape tools
- Typography
- Gradient tools
- Real-time collaboration
- Cloud storage
- Export options
- Simple interface
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Planoly
- Planning an Instagram feed grid before postingnot Vectr
- Scheduling and auto-publishing across multiple social networksnot Vectr
- Selling digital products or merch via a link-in-bio pagenot Vectr
- Automating Instagram DM replies for lead capturenot Vectr
- Managing content for multiple clients as an agencynot Vectr
Vectr
- Logo designnot Planoly
- Vector illustrationnot Planoly
- Web graphicsnot Planoly
- Learning designnot Planoly
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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.
Vectr
- Performance issues: slowness during edits is a recurring complaint, especially problematic for complex designs
- Limited advanced features: lacks some features available in paid tools like Adobe Illustrator including complex shape manipulation
- Internet dependency: requires constant internet connection with no offline capabilities limiting use in unreliable connectivity areas
- Limited export options: fewer export formats compared to other vector graphics software
- Limited integration: does not offer seamless integration with other design tools and lacks third-party extension support
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Vectr
Free- FreeFree
- 1GB storage
- Basic tools
- Limited AI credits
- Plus$1.99/month
- 1GB storage
- 600 AI credits
- Single-session access
- Premium$4.99/month
- 5GB storage
- 2,400 AI credits
- Three concurrent sessions
Which should you pick?
Choose Planoly if
- You need visual grid planning.
- You work on web, ios, android.
- You also want auto-posting.
Choose Vectr if
- You need vector drawing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook.
- You also want shape tools.
Questions people ask
- Is Planoly or Vectr better?
- Neither clearly leads. Planoly starts at $14/month and Vectr at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Planoly or Vectr?
- Vectr has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $14/month for Planoly and Free for Vectr.
- Does Planoly or Vectr run on more platforms?
- Planoly runs on web, ios, android. Vectr runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook.
- Can I use Vectr for free?
- Yes. Vectr has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Planoly starts at $14/month.
- What is Planoly best used for?
- Planoly is most often used for planning an instagram feed grid before posting, scheduling and auto-publishing across multiple social networks, selling digital products or merch via a link-in-bio page, automating instagram dm replies for lead capture. Of those, planning an instagram feed grid before posting and scheduling and auto-publishing across multiple social networks are not what Vectr is typically brought in for.
- What can Planoly do that Vectr cannot?
- Planoly covers Visual grid planning, Auto-posting, AI content ideas, Link in bio. Vectr covers Vector drawing, Shape tools, Typography, Gradient tools.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceVectr: Is Vectr free to use?
Vectr offers a free plan with 1GB storage, basic tools, and limited AI credits for essential vector editing. Paid Plus and Premium plans provide additional storage, AI credits, and concurrent sessions.
SourcePlanoly: 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.
SourceVectr: Can you collaborate in real-time with Vectr?
Yes, Vectr features built-in real-time collaboration with live workspace sharing through custom URLs and integrated chat for team communication, enabling distributed creative teamwork.
SourcePlanoly: 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.
SourceVectr: Does Vectr require an internet connection?
Yes, Vectr requires constant internet connection as it is cloud-based. It does not have offline capabilities, which can be limiting for users in areas with unreliable connectivity.
SourcePlanoly: 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.
SourceVectr: What file formats can you export from Vectr?
Vectr supports exporting in SVG, PNG, JPG, and Vectr SVG formats. Compared to other vector graphics software, export options are somewhat limited.
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