Social9 vs Vista Social
The Vista Social alternative that writes your posts too
Short answer: Vista Social starts at $99/mo (about $79/mo billed yearly) for 15 profiles and covers a wide range of networks plus review sites. Social9 has a free plan, paid plans from $12/mo, and AI Autopilot that plans, drafts, schedules and publishes posts on 11 networks.
Prices checked October 2026.
At a glance
Social9 vs Vista Social: comparison
| Social9 | Vista Social | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free; Individual $12/mo ($120/yr); Team $39/mo ($390/yr); Agency $99/mo ($990/yr); Enterprise custom | Professional $99/mo ($950/yr), 15 profiles; Advanced $199/mo; Scale $449/mo; Enterprise custom |
| Free plan | Yes: 1 brand, 3 accounts (LinkedIn, Instagram, Mastodon, Bluesky), 20 AI credits/mo, 10 queued posts per account | No; 14-day free trial |
| Networks | 11: Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Google Business Profile, Bluesky, Mastodon (Free: LinkedIn, Instagram, Mastodon, Bluesky; X from Individual, 50 to 300 X posts/mo by plan) | Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Google Business Profile, Bluesky, Reddit, Snapchat, Tumblr |
| AI features | Autopilot plans, drafts, schedules and publishes posts; drafts only on Free, you approve first on Individual (AI credits/mo: 20 Free, 150 Individual, 500 Team, 1,500 Agency) | AI captions and replies with monthly AI credits (1,000 on Professional); Ask Vista |
| Approvals | Approvals for teammates and clients from Team ($39/mo: 3 brands, 9 accounts, 5 members) | Approval workflows from Professional; client approvals from Advanced |
| Analytics | Stats history: 30 days Free, 90 days Individual, 1 year Team and Agency, 2 years Enterprise | Reports and scheduled reports from Professional; white-label reports on Scale |
Prices in USD, checked October 2026 on each vendor's own site: Vista Social pricing, Vista Social integrations and Social9 pricing. Plans change; check the vendor's page before you buy.
Quick verdict
Choose Vista Social if… choose Social9 if…
Pick Vista Social if
- You publish to Reddit, Snapchat or Tumblr
- You manage reviews on Google, Facebook, Yelp or TripAdvisor
- You want unlimited scheduling and many profiles on one plan
Pick Social9 if
- You want AI Autopilot to plan, draft, schedule and publish posts, not just a calendar you fill by hand
- You want to start on a free plan before paying (1 brand, 3 accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, Mastodon or Bluesky, 20 AI credits a month; Autopilot makes drafts on Free)
- You want a flat plan price: Individual is $12/mo for 3 accounts; Team is $39/mo for 3 brands, 9 accounts and 5 members, with approvals
- You post to Mastodon
Cost
What you pay at 3, 10 and 25 social accounts
Monthly prices in USD. Social9 prices are flat per plan, with team members included and no per-seat fees.
| Social accounts | Social9 |
|---|---|
| 3 | $0 on Free (LinkedIn, Instagram, Mastodon or Bluesky), or $12/mo on Individual for any network |
| 10 | $99/mo on Agency (Team at $39/mo covers 9) |
| 25 | $99/mo on Agency |
Social9 counts accounts per brand: 3 per brand on Team, 5 per brand on Agency, and support can raise a limit on any plan. For Vista Social, see its price row in the table above.
Switching
Switch from Vista Social to Social9 in four steps
- 1
Check your networks
List the profiles you manage in Vista Social. Social9 publishes to 11 networks: Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Google Business Profile, Bluesky, Mastodon.
- 2
Start free and connect
Create a free Social9 account (1 brand, 3 social accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, Mastodon or Bluesky), or pick a paid plan for other networks, then connect your accounts.
- 3
Move your queue
Copy the posts already scheduled in Vista Social into Social9, or let Autopilot plan and draft the next batch for you to review.
- 4
Switch over cleanly
Run both tools for a few days, then pause the Vista Social queue so nothing posts twice. Add your team on Team or Agency to use approvals.
FAQ
Vista Social alternatives: FAQ
Is there a cheaper alternative to Vista Social?
Social9 has a free plan, Individual at $12/mo, Team at $39/mo for 3 brands and 9 accounts, and Agency at $99/mo for 5 brands and 25 accounts. Vista Social starts at $99/mo ($950/yr) for 15 profiles.
Does Vista Social have a free plan?
No. It offers a 14-day free trial on paid plans.
Which supports more networks?
Vista Social lists more, including Reddit, Snapchat and Tumblr. Social9 covers 11 networks, including Mastodon, which Vista Social does not list.
Does Social9 have approvals?
Yes. Approvals for teammates and clients start on Social9 Team ($39/mo).
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Try Social9 as your Vista Social alternative
Autopilot plans, drafts, schedules and publishes your posts on 11 networks. Start on the free plan.