Head to head
ContentCal vs PromoRepublic
Last updated 4 June 2026
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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
PromoRepublic is a local-marketing platform for franchises and multi-location brands. It does social scheduling, but the bigger picture is reviews, listings, local SEO, brand governance, and a huge content-template library across hundreds or thousands of locations. Pricing is quote-only.
- From
- Custom
- Free plan
Bottom line
ContentCal and PromoRepublic both cover the basics; the right one comes down to how you post.
Features compared
| Feature | ContentCal | PromoRepublic |
|---|---|---|
| AI captions | Not assessed | Yes |
| Basic analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced reports | Not assessed | Yes |
| Bulk upload | Not assessed | Not assessed |
| Evergreen recycling | Not assessed | No |
| Team roles | Yes | Yes |
| Approvals | Yes | Yes |
| Link in bio | Not assessed | Not assessed |
Platforms compared
| Network | ContentCal | PromoRepublic |
|---|---|---|
| Auto | Auto | |
| Auto | Auto | |
| X (Twitter) | Auto | Auto |
| Auto | Auto | |
| TikTok | Reminder | Auto |
| Auto | Auto | |
| YouTube | No | Auto |
| Google Business | Auto | Auto |
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.
PromoRepublic
Build
Custom
- Quote-only, for emerging franchise systems and smaller chains
- Social publishing and automation, review management, digital asset management
- AI Composer and AI Assistant, mobile app, dedicated customer success manager
Grow
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- Quote-only, for franchises scaling to 100+ locations
- Adds listings management, advanced analytics with leaderboards and benchmarks
- Automated adoption nudges for local teams
Enterprise
Custom
- Quote-only, for multi-brand, multi-country chains
- AI agents, executive ROI dashboards, data-warehouse integrations (GA4, CRM, POS, BI)
- White-label mobile app and white-glove adoption
- PromoRepublic has moved upmarket to franchises and multi-location brands. The current plans, Build, Grow, and Enterprise, are quote-only, priced by location and feature scope, with no public price ladder.
- It previously offered self-serve Small Business and Agency plans (around $49 and $79 a month); those are legacy and no longer the focus.
- Social media management is one part of a wider local-marketing suite that also covers reviews, listings, local SEO, and a large customizable content and template library.
- There's no free plan, only a 14-day trial.
- Prices are USD; PromoRepublic doesn't publish a fixed price ladder, so the plans are quote-only here.
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
PromoRepublic
- Built for multi-location and franchise governance at scale
- Reviews, listings, and local SEO alongside social
- Large library of customizable content templates
- Executive dashboards and ROI reporting
- Quote-only pricing, no public ladder
- Overkill and over-priced for single businesses or creators
- Self-serve SMB and agency plans are now legacy
- Social is a module, not a dedicated scheduler
ContentCal vs PromoRepublic: FAQ
- Is ContentCal or PromoRepublic cheaper?
- Both ContentCal and PromoRepublic are quoted custom, so you have to ask each one for a price.
- Does ContentCal or PromoRepublic 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 PromoRepublic?
- ContentCal is the stronger pick for most people, while PromoRepublic is the better fit for franchises and multi-location brands managing many locations. We don't score them; the right call comes down to how you post.