POSCOS vs Alternatives
Compare POSCOS with Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social, Later, and Planoly. See which tool fits your needs and budget.
Best Tool for Your Use Case
Choose based on what matters most to you
Multi-Location Businesses
Per-store pricing is designed for franchises and chains. ¥5,000/location vs competitors charging per account or user.
Budget-Conscious SMBs
Unlimited posts, platforms, and team members for ¥3,000/month. No hidden fees or per-user charges.
Time-Starved Businesses
AI auto-posting saves 2-4 hours daily. Upload photos, AI writes captions and publishes everywhere.
Review-Heavy Businesses
Google Business and Facebook review management included. Competitors charge extra ($300+ for Birdeye).
Marketing Agencies
Separate store accounts for each client. Unlimited team members. No per-user fees.
Japanese Market
Only major platform with LINE Official Account and Kakao integration. Japanese interface.
Head-to-Head Comparisons
Hootsuite
POSCOS Advantages:
- • More affordable (90% cheaper)
- • Per-store pricing model
- • Japanese market support (LINE, Kakao)
- • Unlimited team members included
- • Review management included
Hootsuite Advantages:
- • Less advanced reporting
- • Newer in market
Buffer
POSCOS Advantages:
- • AI auto-posting included
- • Per-store vs per-channel pricing
- • Google Business integration
- • Review management
- • Better for 5+ platforms
Buffer Advantages:
- • More complex interface
Sprout Social
POSCOS Advantages:
- • 95% more affordable
- • No per-user fees
- • Simpler for SMBs
- • Faster setup
- • Better for budget-conscious
Sprout Social Advantages:
- • Less advanced analytics
- • Fewer enterprise features
Later
POSCOS Advantages:
- • Multi-platform (12+ vs 7)
- • Google Business support
- • Review management
- • Team collaboration
- • AI auto-posting
Later Advantages:
- • Less Instagram-specific features
Planoly
POSCOS Advantages:
- • More platforms (12+ vs 4)
- • AI features
- • Analytics across all platforms
- • Review management
- • Multi-location support
Planoly Advantages:
- • Less visual drag-drop planning
Feature Comparison
See how POSCOS compares feature-by-feature
| Feature | POSCOS | Hootsuite | Buffer | Sprout | Later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Per store (¥5,000/mo) | Per account ($99+/mo) | Per channel ($6/ch) | Per user ($249+/mo) | Tiered ($25-80/mo) |
| AI Auto-Posting | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Google Business | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| LINE Support | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Review Management | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Team Members | Unlimited | Limited | Limited | Pay per user | Limited |
| Mobile Apps | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Pricing Model
AI Auto-Posting
Google Business
LINE Support
Review Management
Team Members
Mobile Apps
Analytics
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