Head to head

Gain vs MavSocial

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Gain is a content-approval tool first and a scheduler second. Its whole point is getting client sign-off without friction: clients review and approve posts by email or SMS without logging in, channels are unlimited, and you pay by team size and client count rather than per account.

From
$99 /mo
Free plan

MavSocial pairs scheduling with unusually strong digital asset management, including a built-in stock photo library, plus a social inbox and approval workflows. The catch is the network list: it covers the big names but skips TikTok and Pinterest.

From
$24 /mo
Free plan

Bottom line

Gain and MavSocial both cover the basics; the right one comes down to how you post. Gain is the stronger pick for Agencies whose bottleneck is client review and sign-off; choose MavSocial for Teams that want strong digital asset management built into the scheduler.

Features compared

FeatureGainMavSocial
AI captionsYesNot assessed
Basic analyticsYesYes
Advanced reportsNoYes
Bulk uploadNot assessedYes
Evergreen recyclingNoNo
Team rolesYesYes
ApprovalsYesYes
Link in bioNoNo

Platforms compared

NetworkGainMavSocial
InstagramAutoAuto
FacebookAutoAuto
X (Twitter)AutoAuto
LinkedInAutoAuto
TikTokAutoNo
PinterestAutoNo
YouTubeNoAuto
ThreadsAutoNo
Google BusinessAutoAuto

Pricing

Gain

Starter

$119 /mo

$99/mo billed annually

Seats
3
Accounts
Unlimited
Scheduled posts
Unlimited
  • $119/mo, $99 on annual
  • Up to 3 team members, up to 6 client workspaces, unlimited social accounts
  • Unlimited approval workflows and client reviewers, content calendar, AI writing assistant

Agency

Popular
$239 /mo

$199/mo billed annually

Seats
6
Accounts
Unlimited
Scheduled posts
Unlimited
  • $239/mo, $199 on annual
  • Up to 6 team members, up to 12 client workspaces, unlimited social accounts
  • Adds white-label and more capacity

Agency Premium

$479 /mo

$399/mo billed annually

Seats
20
Accounts
Unlimited
Scheduled posts
Unlimited
  • $479/mo, $399 on annual
  • Up to 20 team members, up to 30 client workspaces, unlimited social accounts

Enterprise

Custom
Seats
Unlimited
Accounts
Unlimited
Scheduled posts
Unlimited
  • Custom pricing, as many team members and workspaces as you need
  • Unlimited social accounts, advanced support
  • Flat, quota-bundled plans: each tier bundles team members and workspaces (one per client), with unlimited social accounts on every plan, so the price scales by team size and client count rather than per channel.
  • Client reviewers are unlimited and don't count against your seats: clients approve or reject posts by email or SMS without needing a Gain account.
  • There's no free plan, only a 14-day trial, no card required.
  • Annual billing is about 17% cheaper: Starter is $99 a month versus $119, Agency $199 versus $239, Agency Premium $399 versus $479.
  • White-label is included from the Agency plan up.
  • Prices are USD, read off the live pricing page by toggling monthly and annual.

MavSocial

Advanced

$29 /mo

$24/mo billed annually

Seats
1
Accounts
10
Scheduled posts
Unlimited
  • $29/mo, $24 on annual
  • 1 user, 10 social profiles
  • Publishing, social inbox, reporting, digital asset management

Pro

Popular
$78 /mo

$65/mo billed annually

Seats
3
Accounts
30
Scheduled posts
Unlimited
  • $78/mo, $65 on annual
  • 3 users, 30 social profiles
  • Adds team collaboration and campaign planning

Business

$249 /mo

$208/mo billed annually

Seats
5
Accounts
40
Scheduled posts
Unlimited
  • $249/mo, $208 on annual
  • 5 users, 40 social profiles
  • Adds team and permission management and approval workflows
  • Extra profiles $6-$7/mo, extra users $20-$24/mo

Enterprise

$399 /mo

$333/mo billed annually

Scheduled posts
Unlimited
  • From $399/mo, $333 on annual
  • Fully customizable users and profiles
  • Dedicated support
  • Flat, quota-bundled plans: each tier bundles users and social profiles. On Business you can add extras, at about $6-$7 a month per profile and $20-$24 a month per user.
  • There's no free plan, only a 14-day trial, no card required.
  • Annual billing saves roughly two months: Advanced works out to $24 a month, Pro $65, Business $208, Enterprise from $333.
  • MavSocial's distinctive feature is its digital asset management, with a built-in stock photo library; its weak spot is the network list.
  • Prices are USD, read off the live pricing page and cross-checked against current third-party listings.

Pros and cons

Gain

  • Best-in-class client approvals: sign off by email or SMS, no account needed
  • Unlimited client reviewers and unlimited social accounts on every plan
  • Flat pricing by team and client count, with white-label from Agency up
  • Revision tracking through each feedback round
  • No social inbox, listening, or evergreen recycling
  • Light analytics and reporting
  • No YouTube or Bluesky
  • Priced for teams, with the entry plan at $99 a month

MavSocial

  • Strong digital asset management with a built-in stock library
  • Social inbox, campaign reporting, and approval workflows
  • Flat, reasonable pricing with add-ons on Business
  • 24/7 support advertised across plans
  • No TikTok or Pinterest, a serious coverage gap
  • No evergreen recycling, link-in-bio, or broad listening
  • Approval workflows and permissions are Business-only
  • Network list is short next to its rivals

Gain vs MavSocial: FAQ

Is Gain or MavSocial cheaper?
MavSocial is cheaper to start, from $24 against $99 for Gain. The unit each one charges by differs, so the real bill depends on how many channels or seats you run.
Does Gain or MavSocial have a free plan?
Neither has a free plan. You get a free trial to test things, then you pay.
Which is better, Gain or MavSocial?
Gain is the stronger pick for agencies whose bottleneck is client review and sign-off, while MavSocial is the better fit for teams that want strong digital asset management built into the scheduler. We don't score them; the right call comes down to how you post.