Head to head

ContentCal vs Postwise

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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

Postwise is an AI ghostwriting and growth tool for X, LinkedIn, and Threads. Its GhostWriter assistant drafts posts in your voice, it schedules them, and it layers on growth features. It's text-platform only, with no visual networks.

From
$29.6 /mo
Free plan

Bottom line

ContentCal and Postwise both cover the basics; the right one comes down to how you post.

Features compared

FeatureContentCalPostwise
AI captionsNot assessedYes
Basic analyticsYesYes
Advanced reportsNot assessedNot assessed
Bulk uploadNot assessedNot assessed
Evergreen recyclingNot assessedPartial
Team rolesYesNot assessed
ApprovalsYesNot assessed
Link in bioNot assessedNot assessed

Platforms compared

NetworkContentCalPostwise
InstagramAutoNo
FacebookAutoNo
X (Twitter)AutoAuto
LinkedInAutoAuto
TikTokReminderNo
PinterestAutoNo
ThreadsNoAuto
Google BusinessAutoNo

Pricing

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.

Postwise

Basic

$37 /mo

$29.6/mo billed annually

Accounts
3
Scheduled posts
500
  • $37/mo, $29.60 on annual
  • 3 social accounts, 500 AI posts a month, 3 months scheduling
  • GhostWriter AI assistant, basic analytics

Boss

Popular
$59 /mo

$47.2/mo billed annually

Accounts
5
Scheduled posts
1000
  • $59/mo, $47.20 on annual
  • 5 social accounts, 1,000 AI posts a month, 12 months scheduling
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

Unlimited

$97 /mo

$77.6/mo billed annually

Accounts
Unlimited
Scheduled posts
Unlimited
  • $97/mo, $77.60 on annual
  • Unlimited accounts, posts, and scheduling
  • Custom AI training, enterprise-grade analytics, priority support
  • Flat plans by social accounts and AI posts. There's no free plan, only a 7-day trial; annual billing is 20% off.
  • Postwise is AI-writing-first: its GhostWriter assistant and custom AI voices generate posts, and it adds growth tools on top.
  • It only covers text platforms, X, LinkedIn, and Threads, with no visual networks.
  • Prices are USD, read off the live pricing page.

Pros and cons

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

Postwise

  • Strong AI ghostwriting with custom voices
  • Scheduling up to a year ahead with growth tools
  • Covers X, LinkedIn, and Threads
  • Simple flat pricing with a 20% annual discount
  • Text platforms only; no visual networks
  • No engagement inbox or listening
  • AI posts are metered below the Unlimited tier
  • No free plan

ContentCal vs Postwise: FAQ

Is ContentCal or Postwise cheaper?
Postwise starts at $29.6 per month, while ContentCal is quoted custom, so Postwise is the one with a public entry price.
Does ContentCal or Postwise have a free plan?
Neither has a free plan. You get a free trial to test things, then you pay.
Which is better, ContentCal or Postwise?
ContentCal is the stronger pick for most people, while Postwise is the better fit for founders and creators building an audience on X and LinkedIn. We don't score them; the right call comes down to how you post.