Head to head
Blotato vs ContentCal
Last updated 4 June 2026
Blotato is an AI content engine with publishing and automation built in. It generates writing, images, and faceless video, turns long-form assets into dozens of posts, publishes to 9+ networks, and plugs straight into n8n and Make. It's popular with the automation crowd.
- From
- $24 /mo
- Free plan
ContentCal was a well-liked UK content calendar built around planning and approvals. Adobe bought it in December 2021, closed the standalone product on 31 March 2023, and rolled its features into Adobe Express, so it's here for the record rather than as a tool you can buy.
- From
- Custom
- Free plan
Bottom line
Blotato and ContentCal both cover the basics; the right one comes down to how you post. Blotato is the stronger pick for Creators who want AI to mass-produce content, including faceless video.
Features compared
| Feature | Blotato | ContentCal |
|---|---|---|
| AI captions | Yes | Not assessed |
| Basic analytics | No | Yes |
| Advanced reports | Not assessed | Not assessed |
| Bulk upload | Yes | Not assessed |
| Evergreen recycling | No | Not assessed |
| Team roles | Not assessed | Yes |
| Approvals | Not assessed | Yes |
| Link in bio | Not assessed | Not assessed |
Platforms compared
| Network | Blotato | ContentCal |
|---|---|---|
| Auto | Auto | |
| Auto | Auto | |
| X (Twitter) | Auto | Auto |
| Auto | Auto | |
| TikTok | Auto | Reminder |
| Auto | Auto | |
| YouTube | Auto | No |
| Threads | Auto | No |
| Bluesky | Auto | No |
| Google Business | No | Auto |
Pricing
Blotato
Starter
$24/mo billed annually
- Accounts
- 20
- Scheduled posts
- Unlimited
- $29/mo, ~$24 on annual
- 20 social accounts, 1,250 AI credits a month
- AI writing, image and video generation, native publishing
Creator
Popular$80/mo billed annually
- Accounts
- 40
- Scheduled posts
- Unlimited
- $97/mo, ~$80 on annual
- 40 social accounts, 5,000 AI credits a month
- Faster video processing
Agency
$414/mo billed annually
- Accounts
- Unlimited
- Scheduled posts
- Unlimited
- $499/mo, ~$414 on annual
- Unlimited social accounts, 28,000 AI credits a month
- Dedicated video processing and support
- Flat plans by social accounts and AI credits (1,250 / 5,000 / 28,000 a month). There's no free plan, only a 7-day trial; annual billing saves about 17%.
- Blotato is AI-content-first: it generates writing, images, faceless videos, AI voices, captions, carousels, and infographics, then publishes natively to 9+ networks.
- Its standout is automation: native n8n and Make nodes (not just webhooks) and a social media API, aimed at people building content pipelines.
- Built by AI creator Sabrina Ramonov. Prices are USD, read off the live pricing page.
ContentCal
- ContentCal was acquired by Adobe in December 2021 and the standalone product closed on 31 March 2023. You can no longer buy it.
- Its content calendar and scheduling features were folded into Adobe Express as the Content Scheduler, which is reviewed separately.
- When it ran, ContentCal sold flat monthly plans (a Pro tier and a larger Company tier); those plans no longer exist, so no current pricing applies.
Pros and cons
Blotato
- Strong AI generation: writing, images, faceless video, voices
- Native n8n and Make nodes plus a social media API
- Repurposes one asset into dozens of posts
- Publishes to 9+ networks
- Young product built around one creator's brand
- Light analytics and no engagement inbox
- No free plan; AI credits metered
- Higher tiers get expensive ($499 Agency)
ContentCal
- Clean, approachable content calendar and content hub
- Strong, simple approval workflows
- Good team and client collaboration
- Discontinued on 31 March 2023; no longer sold
- Folded into Adobe Express, with a different shape and focus
- Existing comparisons that still list it are out of date
Blotato vs ContentCal: FAQ
- Is Blotato or ContentCal cheaper?
- Blotato starts at $24 per month, while ContentCal is quoted custom, so Blotato is the one with a public entry price.
- Does Blotato or ContentCal have a free plan?
- Neither has a free plan. You get a free trial to test things, then you pay.
- Which is better, Blotato or ContentCal?
- Blotato is the stronger pick for creators who want AI to mass-produce content, including faceless video, while ContentCal is the better fit for a different setup. We don't score them; the right call comes down to how you post.