Best Social Media Scheduler
Sprout Social
AI-powered social intelligence for teams that manage publishing, engagement, and analytics.
Paid Subscription$19930-day trial
- Web app
- iOS (iPhone & iPad)
- Android
- macOS
What is EmbedSocial?
Collect social content and reviews, publish posts, and build website widgets EmbedSocial connects social feeds, customer reviews, and user-generated content to embeddable website widgets.
Our verdict
EmbedSocial makes sense when a brand wants social posts and customer reviews to do work on its own site, not just disappear down a feed. Its widget editor brings connected sources into customizable layouts, with filters for keywords, AI tags and rights-approved posts. That combination is useful for ecommerce teams curating UGC, but it needs active moderation: auto-approving a public hashtag feed could put an unvetted post on your site. The pricing ladder is another practical constraint. Free allows one source and 500 widget views a month; Pro is €29 monthly for three sources and 5,000 views, while listening starts higher up. Social scheduling is included on Pro, but I would pick a dedicated planner if publishing and inbox work, rather than website social proof, is the main job. This is a desk review of official product documentation and pricing, not a hands-on test.
Full review
EmbedSocial connects social feeds, customer reviews, and user-generated content to embeddable website widgets. Teams can bring in Instagram, TikTok, Google, and other supported sources, use AI prompts to customize widget layouts, and add shoppable tags. The current site also describes social listening, social publishing, and a shared inbox, though its main focus is collecting and displaying social proof on websites. The official pricing page shows a permanent Free tier with one source, 500 monthly widget views, and 24-hour sync. Pro is €29/month billed monthly and adds three sources, 5,000 monthly views, faster sync, social scheduling/listening, and advanced analytics. Higher plans raise source and usage limits, with a seven-day trial advertised for paid features. Check the needed source and view limits before choosing a plan.
Who it's for
Best for
- Ecommerce teams
- agencies
- brands showcasing social proof
Not ideal for
- Teams seeking only a low-cost post scheduler with no website widgets
How we tested
Editorial review of the official product, pricing, company and help pages; no hands-on account test.
At a glance
| Pricing | Free+Paid |
|---|---|
| Starting price | €29 |
| Free plan | Yes |
| Free trial | No |
| Pricing page | View pricing |
| Platforms | Web app |
| API | No |
| Apps Insight Score | 35/100 |
Why this app scored 35/100
Editorial Review 21/30
- Product quality 7/10 7/10
- Ease of use 4/5 4/5
- Feature depth 4/5 4/5
- Innovation 3/5 3/5
- Value for money 2/3 2/3
- Recommendation confidence 1/2 1/2
Trust & Verification 5/25
- AppsInsight badge installed Badge not installed 0/15
- HTTPS website HTTPS 1/1
- Business support email Missing 0/1
- Privacy policy published Provided 2/2
- Terms of service published Provided 1/1
- Security certifications None listed 0/2
- Knowledge base / help center Missing 0/2
- Social profiles linked 4 profiles linked 1/1
Community 0/20
- Verified reviews & rating 0 reviews (5 needed) 0/15
- Recent reviews No reviews yet 0/5
Product Profile 6/20
- Detailed description 123 words 1/3
- Screenshots 1 screenshot 1/3
- Demo video No demo video 0/2
- FAQ 2 items 0/2
- Feature list 3 items 0/2
- Pricing published Plan tiers published 3/3
- Pros & cons Pros & cons listed 1/1
- Integrations 0 integrations 0/2
- API available No 0/1
- Company details 0 of 3 details filled 0/1
Freshness 3/5
- Listing recently updated Updated 3 days ago 3/3
- Recent changelog entry No changelog entries 0/2
Editorial points are assigned by AppsInsight editors and cannot be purchased or influenced.
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How EmbedSocial compares
| Feature | EmbedSocial | Sprout Social | ContentStudio | Metricool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.5 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 |
| Pricing | Free+Paid | Paid Subscription | Paid Subscription | Free plan |
| Starting price | €29 | $199 | $ 19 | Free |
| Free plan | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Free trial | No | Yes (30 days) | No | No |
| Platforms | Web app | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, macOS, Windows | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android |
| Best for | Ecommerce teams, agencies, brands showcasing social proof | Social media teams, marketing teams, SaaS and tech companies, enterprise social media managers, influencer marketing teams, customer care teams | Agencies, marketing teams, solo creators, multi-brand social media managers, teams that need client approvals, businesses automating content workflows | Marketing agencies, social media managers, SMB marketing teams, solo creators, multi-brand operators |
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Key features
Social feed and review widgets
Connect social and review sources, then create embeddable website sections with customizable layouts.
Widget content filters
Filter connected posts by keyword, tags, AI relevance, post type and approved rights before they appear in a site widget.
Social publishing and listening
Pro includes social scheduling; Pro Plus adds social listening and more mention and hashtag sources.
Key benefits
- Show fresh social proof on a website without manually rebuilding review or feed sections.
- Curate incoming posts with rights and keyword controls, so the website widget does not have to mirror every social mention.
Pricing
Free planPaid from €29
Free
0 /mo
- Publish with limits on sources and views.
Pro
29 /mo
- For small businesses that need website widgets: 5
- 000 views/mo
- unlimited widgets. Billed monthly in EUR.
Pro Plus
49 /mo
- Everything in Pro
- plus social listening; 20
- 000 views/mo. Billed monthly in EUR.
Premium
99 /mo
- Everything in Pro Plus: 15 sources
- 100
- 000 views/mo
- 30
- 000 media/source
- 100 AI credits
- unlimited widgets. Billed monthly in EUR.
Enterprise
- Custom views per month
- custom security protocols; wire transfers and purchase orders supported.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- A permanent free widget tier and paid social scheduling/listening in the same platform.
Cons
- Free tier is limited to one source and 500 widget views monthly.
- Listening and mention sources require Pro Plus or higher, and auto-approved public posts can surface without manual review.
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Frequently asked questions
Does EmbedSocial include social media scheduling?
Yes, the official pricing page lists social media scheduling on Pro and higher plans. Pro starts at €29 per month billed monthly; the permanent Free tier is for limited website widgets.
Which social networks can EmbedSocial pull content from?
EmbedSocial has approved API integrations with Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, X and Instagram, enabling the system to collect and update content automatically.