It makes the content
Slideshows (◆ 6), wall-of-text (◆ 2), images (from ◆ 1), short video (◆ 45–90) and AI UGC talking heads (◆ 120). Metricool’s AI assistant writes copy.
Comparison · last checked Oct 2026
Hookbird vs Metricool: analytics for many brands vs content that hooks
Metricool is a scheduler and analytics tool priced by brand, with a free plan, competitor tracking, ads reporting for your own campaigns and an official MCP server on every plan. Hookbird writes and scores hooks, generates the posts (UGC-style talking heads, slideshows, wall-of-text, images, short video) and schedules them to 30+ networks.
| Feature | Hookbird | Metricool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Entry paid plan (monthly billing) | $23/mo Starter ($19/mo yearly) · 300 credits | $25/mo Starter, 5 brands ($20/mo yearly) |
| Next plan up | $33/mo Team ($27/mo yearly) · 10 channels | $67/mo Advanced, 15 brands ($53/mo yearly) |
| Free plan | No | Yes: 1 brand (no LinkedIn or X) |
| Free trial | 7 days, ◆ 50 credits | Not listed (free plan instead) |
| Publishing | ||
| Channels on the entry plan | 5 (5 / 10 / 30 / 100 by plan) | 5 brands; X is a $10/mo add-on per account |
| Networks | 30+ incl. TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, Threads, Bluesky | 12 incl. Twitch, Bluesky, Google Business |
| Scheduling & calendar | Unlimited posts, every plan | Yes |
| Creation | ||
| AI captions / copy | Yes | AI assistant (20 credits per brand/mo on Starter) |
| AI images | From ◆ 1 per image | Not listed |
| AI video | 5 s / 10 s clips, animated stories (◆ 45 / 90) | Not listed |
| AI UGC presenters (talking heads) | 15 s / 30 s talking heads (◆ 120 / 230) | Not listed |
| Intelligence | ||
| Hook scoring | Hook Lab: score, rewrite, percentile | Not listed |
| Competitor ads | Radar: competitor ads + TikTok trends | Not listed (reports on your own ads) |
| Benchmarks vs your niche | Niche benchmarks with cited sources | Competitor tracking, 100 profiles on paid plans |
| Agents & data | ||
| MCP server (Claude, ChatGPT…) | 31 tools; Claude, ChatGPT, OpenClaw, Hermes, Grok | Official, every plan incl. Free |
| Public API | Public API, SDK, webhooks | Advanced plan |
| Import / auto-post | RSS auto-post | CSV bulk import, RSS |
Where Hookbird is different
What you get that Metricool doesn’t list
Competitors’ ads, not only your own
Radar shows ads your competitors are running and rising TikTok trends. Metricool reports on your own ad accounts and points to the Meta Ad Library for competitors.
Hook Lab
Score and rewrite hooks with an estimated percentile before you post.
X and LinkedIn included
All 30+ networks are in every plan, with no per-network add-on.
API on every plan
Hookbird’s public API and webhooks are on Starter. Metricool’s API is on Advanced (its MCP server is on every plan).
Be fair
When to pick Metricool instead
- You manage many brands and want the lowest price per brand, plus a free plan for small ones.
- You need reporting on your own Meta, Google and TikTok ad campaigns next to organic.
- You want an official MCP server without paying: Metricool includes it on Free.
- You bulk-schedule from CSV files.
Switching
Moving from Metricool
There is no importer from Metricool. Connect your channels in Hookbird (OAuth, a minute or two each) and point RSS auto-post at your feed if you used Metricool’s RSS. Metricool can stay as your ads-reporting tool if you need it.
FAQ
Hookbird vs Metricool: questions
Is Hookbird cheaper than Metricool?
At entry they are close: Metricool Starter is $25/mo for 5 brands, Hookbird Starter $23/mo for 5 channels. Metricool charges $10/mo per X account; Hookbird includes X. Metricool also has a free plan; Hookbird has a 7-day trial.
Does Metricool generate AI images or videos?
Not as of October 2026. Metricool’s AI assistant writes captions and alt text. Hookbird generates images, slideshows, video and AI UGC talking heads.
Does Metricool have an MCP server?
Yes, an official hosted one on every plan, including Free. Hookbird’s MCP server is on every paid plan and the trial, with tools for generation, Hook Lab and Radar.
Can Metricool show competitor ads?
Metricool manages and reports on your own ad accounts and tracks competitors’ organic profiles; for competitor ads it points to the Meta Ad Library. Hookbird’s Radar shows competitor ads in the app.
Which is better for agencies?
For reporting across many brands cheaply, Metricool. For producing content for those brands, Hookbird Ultimate covers 100 channels for $89/mo with 5,000 credits.
Last checked: Oct 2026 · sources
Metricool facts come only from the pages below. Prices change; if something here is out of date, the vendor’s page wins. Hookbird facts come from our own pricing page.
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