Head to head

ContentCal vs Rella

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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

A collaboration tool first and a scheduler second, built for managers and agencies who work with clients.

From
$24 per member / mo
Free plan

Bottom line

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

Features compared

FeatureContentCalRella
AI captionsNot assessedYes
Basic analyticsYesPartial
Advanced reportsNot assessedNot assessed
Bulk uploadNot assessedPartial
Evergreen recyclingNot assessedNot assessed
Team rolesYesYes
ApprovalsYesYes
Link in bioNot assessedNo

Platforms compared

NetworkContentCalRella
InstagramAutoAuto
FacebookAutoAuto
X (Twitter)AutoAuto
LinkedInAutoAuto
TikTokReminderAuto
PinterestAutoAuto
YouTubeNoAuto
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.

Rella

Pro

Custom

$24/mo billed annually

Accounts
Unlimited
  • $24 per member/mo (annual)
  • Unlimited client spaces
  • Calendar and Kanban
  • Approvals

Premium

Popular
Custom

$36/mo billed annually

Accounts
Unlimited
  • Branded sharing
  • Social inbox (Instagram)
  • Ella AI assistant

Premium Plus

Custom

$48/mo billed annually

Accounts
Unlimited
  • 1:1 onboarding
  • Priority support
  • More Ella AI
  • Custom branding
  • Priced per member (editor) seat; client 'Social Spaces' are unlimited and free.
  • The page defaults to annual prices; monthly figures are rendered client-side and were not captured.
  • The rella.co domain is a parked listing; the live product is at getrella.com.

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

Rella

  • Unlimited client spaces included
  • Strong approval workflows and client-facing sharing
  • Kanban and task management
  • Instagram social inbox
  • Cost scales per seat
  • No link-in-bio
  • No Bluesky, Google Business, or Mastodon
  • Web app only, no native mobile app

ContentCal vs Rella: FAQ

Is ContentCal or Rella cheaper?
Rella starts at $24 per member / mo, while ContentCal is quoted custom, so Rella is the one with a public entry price.
Does ContentCal or Rella 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 Rella?
ContentCal is the stronger pick for most people, while Rella is the better fit for social media managers. We don't score them; the right call comes down to how you post.