Head to head

ContentCal vs SocialPilot for Teams

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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

SocialPilot for Teams is just SocialPilot, viewed as the agency and team buy. Its draw is flat per-plan pricing with cheap account and user add-ons, plus client approvals and white-label reports on the Premium plan, rather than the per-seat fees the big suites charge.

From
$34 /mo
Free plan

Bottom line

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

Features compared

FeatureContentCalSocialPilot for Teams
AI captionsNot assessedYes
Basic analyticsYesNot assessed
Advanced reportsNot assessedYes
Bulk uploadNot assessedYes
Evergreen recyclingNot assessedNot assessed
Team rolesYesYes
ApprovalsYesYes
Link in bioNot assessedNot assessed

Platforms compared

NetworkContentCalSocialPilot for Teams
InstagramAutoAuto
FacebookAutoAuto
X (Twitter)AutoAuto
LinkedInAutoAuto
TikTokReminderAuto
PinterestAutoAuto
YouTubeNoAuto
ThreadsNoAuto
BlueskyNoAuto
Google BusinessAutoAuto

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.

SocialPilot for Teams

Standard

$40 /mo

$34/mo billed annually

Seats
3
Accounts
10
Scheduled posts
Unlimited
  • $40/mo, $34 on annual
  • 10 social accounts, 3 users, social inbox
  • Team collaboration and bulk scheduling

Premium

Popular
$100 /mo

$85/mo billed annually

Seats
6
Accounts
20
Scheduled posts
Unlimited
  • $100/mo, $85 on annual
  • 20 social accounts, 6 users
  • Client approvals, custom and white-label reports

Ultimate

$200 /mo

$170/mo billed annually

Seats
Unlimited
Accounts
40
Scheduled posts
Unlimited
  • $200/mo, $170 on annual
  • 40 social accounts, unlimited users
  • Advanced security, dedicated account manager
  • This is the same product as SocialPilot, reviewed in full separately; this entry frames its team and agency tiers (Standard, Premium, Ultimate).
  • SocialPilot's appeal for teams is flat per-plan pricing with cheap add-ons (extra accounts $4/mo, extra users $5/mo) rather than per-seat fees. Client approvals and white-label reports start on Premium.
  • Prices are USD; the full plan range and feature detail are in the main SocialPilot review.

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

SocialPilot for Teams

  • Flat plans with cheap account and user add-ons, no per-seat fees
  • Client approvals and white-label reports on Premium
  • Social inbox and bulk scheduling across ten networks
  • Unlimited users on Ultimate
  • Same product as SocialPilot, not a separate offering
  • No real evergreen recycling or broad listening
  • Approvals and white-label start on Premium
  • AI is credit-metered

ContentCal vs SocialPilot for Teams: FAQ

Is ContentCal or SocialPilot for Teams cheaper?
SocialPilot for Teams starts at $34 per month, while ContentCal is quoted custom, so SocialPilot for Teams is the one with a public entry price.
Does ContentCal or SocialPilot for Teams 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 SocialPilot for Teams?
ContentCal is the stronger pick for most people, while SocialPilot for Teams is the better fit for agencies and teams that want broad coverage without per-seat pricing. We don't score them; the right call comes down to how you post.