Head to head

Blotato vs ContentCal

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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.

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$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.

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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

FeatureBlotatoContentCal
AI captionsYesNot assessed
Basic analyticsNoYes
Advanced reportsNot assessedNot assessed
Bulk uploadYesNot assessed
Evergreen recyclingNoNot assessed
Team rolesNot assessedYes
ApprovalsNot assessedYes
Link in bioNot assessedNot assessed

Platforms compared

NetworkBlotatoContentCal
InstagramAutoAuto
FacebookAutoAuto
X (Twitter)AutoAuto
LinkedInAutoAuto
TikTokAutoReminder
PinterestAutoAuto
YouTubeAutoNo
ThreadsAutoNo
BlueskyAutoNo
Google BusinessNoAuto

Pricing

Blotato

Starter

$29 /mo

$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
$97 /mo

$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

$499 /mo

$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.