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1ThreadsvsMetricool
Metricool: scheduling and analytics for many networks, priced by number of brands. 1Threads: a scheduler and analytics dashboard built only for Threads.
Why Threads creators switch from Metricool
- Metricool's free plan allows 20 scheduled posts a month across all networks. 1Threads Pro has no scheduling limit.
- Metricool's API is only on its Advanced plan and above. The 1Threads REST API is included in Pro.
- 1Threads goes deeper on what makes your Threads posts work: standout posts, keywords that land and a reach-vs-engagement map.
Feature comparison
| Feature | 1Threads | Metricool |
|---|---|---|
| Plans | ||
| Built only for Threads | ||
| Free plan | 1 account, 15 scheduled posts a month | 1 brand, 20 posts a month |
| Paid plans from | $12/mo, or $10/mo yearly | $20/mo yearly, $25/mo monthly |
| How paid plans are priced | Flat, up to 5 accounts | Per brand tier |
| Multiple Threads accounts | Up to 5 on Pro | Not confirmed |
| Planning | ||
| Drag-and-drop calendar | Calendar view | |
| Live Threads post preview | Not confirmed | |
| Media library | Not confirmed | |
| Threads posts | ||
| Images, video and carousels | ||
| Multi-post threads | Up to 80 posts | |
| Schedule Threads polls | Not confirmed | |
| Topic tags | Not confirmed | |
| Text and media spoilers | Not confirmed | |
| Reply controls | Who can reply + approvals | |
| Long text attachments | Not confirmed | |
| Ghost posts (gone after 24h) | ||
| Schedule a reply to any post | Not confirmed | |
| Analytics | ||
| Threads analytics | Post, profile and content insights | Post-level and growth |
| Content insights | Standout posts, keywords, formats | Not confirmed |
| Best time to post for Threads | Day × hour heatmap | Not confirmed |
| Follower demographics | ||
| Follower growth history | Daily snapshots | |
| Engagement | ||
| Replies inbox | Pro, with full conversation | |
| Public API | Yes, on Pro | Advanced plan and up |
Competitor details come from their public pricing and help pages, checked in October 2026. Plans change, so check their sites for the latest. "Not confirmed" means we couldn't verify it from the vendor's own pages.
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