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The AI-first Metricool alternative

Why write posts yourself when Dropapost can generate them in 30 seconds? Brand DNA, AI visuals, autopilot mode.

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Metricool is strong on multi-network analytics — but its AI Social Assistant (still in beta) only helps reformulate captions occasionally. If your real problem is "I never have time to post" rather than "I want cross-network analytics", Metricool doesn't solve it. Dropapost takes a fundamentally different approach: describe your brand once (5 minutes), and the AI generates entire posts (text + visuals + hashtags + first comment) with your consistent brand voice every single time.

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Pricing verified 2026-05. Metricool Starter: €18/month with annual commitment. Advanced plan jumps to €45/month.

CriterionDropapostMetricool
Starting price
0€/month
7-day free trial
18 /mois
Commitment required
Full AI generation (text + visuals)
Personalized Brand DNA
Autopilot publishing
Unlimited multi-brand
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Auto-publish to Instagram
Auto-publish to Facebook
Auto-publish to TikTok
Auto-publish to Pinterest
Google Business Profile
Unified inbox
Personalized AI auto-replies
Client approval via email
AI competitor intelligence
EU hosting (GDPR)
Included Partial or paid add-on Not available

When to choose Metricool

  • If you want the strongest multi-network analytics

    Metricool is historically excellent on cross-network reports (including Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitch).

  • If Twitter / LinkedIn / YouTube are core

    Metricool supports these platforms natively. Dropapost focuses on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, and GBP.

  • If you run paid ads

    Metricool integrates Facebook Ads and Google Ads campaign management. Dropapost focuses on organic.

When to choose Dropapost

  • Brand DNA: AI learns YOUR brand voice

    5 minutes to describe your brand DNA (vocabulary, tone, audience, offers, words to avoid). The AI reproduces your style on every generation. Not a generic GPT-4 — an AI fine-tuned to your voice. Metricool has no such personalization.

  • Full generation, not just rewriting

    Give Dropapost an idea ("spring sale -20%") and it generates: caption for Instagram, short version for Facebook, script for TikTok, hashtags, first comment, visual suggestions consistent with your brand. Metricool leaves you writing it all yourself.

  • Image → Post in 30 seconds

    Upload a photo, Dropapost analyzes the image and generates a complete post (caption, hashtags, brand voice) in 30 seconds. Perfect for SMBs with photos but no time to write. Metricool doesn't have this.

  • Autopilot: you approve, AI publishes

    Auto-pilot mode generates 30 days of content based on your Brand DNA. You approve in one click or let it publish on its own. You get a weekly recap. Metricool stays a 100% manual tool.

  • AI auto-replies for DMs and comments

    Dropapost AI can auto-reply to Instagram/Facebook DMs and comments in your brand voice (with or without manual approval). You stop missing leads who DM you at 10pm.

  • AI competitor intelligence

    The AI scans competitor accounts you add, identifies their high-performing posts, suggests angles to replicate for your brand. Metricool has stat comparison but no AI strategy analysis.

  • 7-day free trial vs annual commitment

    Dropapost: 7 days free (€0 today), then €19.99/month with AI generation included, cancel anytime and one month free on annual billing. Metricool Starter: $18/month but with a mandatory annual commitment ($216/year).

How to migrate from Metricool to Dropapost

In 5 steps, usually under an hour.

  1. 1

    Export your Metricool content

    In Metricool, go to Planning > List and export your calendar as CSV.

  2. 2

    Start your free Dropapost trial

    2-minute signup, 7-day free trial, €0 today.

  3. 3

    Connect your accounts via OAuth

    Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, GBP — one click each.

  4. 4

    Describe your brand (Brand DNA)

    5 minutes for tone, audience, offers.

  5. 5

    Import or let AI generate

    Paste your Metricool posts or let the Dropapost AI generate 30 days from your Brand DNA.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dropapost's Brand DNA?

Brand DNA is a profile of your brand (tone, vocabulary, target audience, offers, words to avoid, examples of good posts) that you describe in 5 minutes at signup. The Dropapost AI uses it on every generation: your posts always have the same tone, the same consistency — as if written by you. Generic GPT-4 vs an AI fine-tuned to your brand.

How long does it take to generate 30 days of content?

With Dropapost: 5 minutes to describe Brand DNA, then 30-60 seconds to generate 30 posts. You return to approve in 5-10 minutes per week. Total: 30-60 minutes per month. With Metricool: you write each post yourself — count 2-4 hours per week to prepare a month, so 8-16h/month.

Which plan should I start with?

Essentiel (€19.99/month) if you post on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok for a single brand: 50 AI posts and 5 AI videos per month. Pro (€39.99/month) if you want Pinterest, competitor analysis, and up to 3 brands: 100 posts and 10 videos. Signature (€79.99/month) for agencies: 200 posts, 20 videos, and unlimited brands. Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial, €0 today.

Does the Dropapost AI generate visuals too?

Yes. Dropapost integrates AI image generation (aligned with your brand colors and logo), short AI video generation, and Image-to-Post (upload a photo, the AI writes the complete post). Metricool has no visual generation — you use Canva separately.

Can I import my existing posts from Metricool?

Yes. Metricool offers a CSV export of your calendar in Planning > List. You can paste posts into Dropapost. But in practice, most new users prefer letting the Dropapost AI regenerate a complete plan from their Brand DNA — it's faster and more aligned with their tone.

What if I prefer writing my posts myself?

You can. Dropapost keeps a complete manual mode (post editor, calendar, multi-network scheduling) if you want to write yourself. But in that case, Metricool is probably better suited for you (more advanced multi-network analytics). Dropapost is built for those who want AI to do the creative work.

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