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At a Glance
Loomly
Loomly
Star Rating
(1,784)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $32.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plans
SocialBu
SocialBu
Star Rating
(19)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SocialBu
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Loomly's Content Calendar feature is highly intuitive, allowing for easy scheduling and visibility of posts, while SocialBu's similar feature is praised for its Content Calendar that offers a slightly more advanced interface for managing multiple accounts.
  • Reviewers mention that Loomly excels in Approval Workflows, providing a seamless process for content approval, whereas SocialBu's Approval Workflows are noted to be less flexible, which can hinder collaboration.
  • G2 users highlight that SocialBu's Social Publishing capabilities are superior, with faster posting times and better integration with various platforms, while Loomly's Social Publishing is effective but can be slower during peak times.
  • Users on G2 report that Loomly's Content Library is robust, allowing for easy access and organization of media assets, while SocialBu's Content Library is also effective but lacks some of the advanced tagging features that Loomly offers.
  • Reviewers say that SocialBu's Social Engagement tools are more comprehensive, providing better insights into audience interactions, while Loomly's Social Engagement features are solid but not as detailed in analytics.
  • Users mention that both platforms have strong Quality of Support, but Loomly's support is often highlighted for its responsiveness and helpfulness, while SocialBu's support is considered reliable but may take longer to resolve complex issues.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Loomly
Base
Starting at $32.00
Per Month
Browse all 5 pricing plans
SocialBu
No pricing available
Free Trial
Loomly
Free Trial is available
SocialBu
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,439
9.2
10
Ease of Use
9.2
1,453
9.3
10
Ease of Setup
9.3
943
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.4
849
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.3
1,201
9.3
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
816
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
1,353
8.8
10
Features by Category
Social Media AnalyticsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
7.7
1,027
Not enough data
Social Analytics
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
131
Not enough data
8.4
153
Not enough data
7.3
106
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
132
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Reports & Dashboards
7.2
132
Not enough data
8.1
136
Not enough data
8.4
132
Not enough data
7.2
105
Not enough data
Social Media ManagementHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.4
10,231
8.7
73
Content & Collaboration
9.3
959
9.4
8
8.4
811
8.6
6
7.8
655
8.6
6
8.6
727
7.5
6
8.8
794
8.5
8
8.3
651
Not enough data
Social Management
7.8
960
8.6
7
9.1
1197
9.5
7
8.4
941
8.6
7
8.3
1027
8.6
7
7.3
652
8.3
6
8.5
614
9.0
5
8.1
243
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Loomly
Loomly
SocialBu
SocialBu
Loomly and SocialBu are categorized as Social Media Management
Unique Categories
Loomly
Loomly is categorized as Social Media Analytics and Social Media Suites
SocialBu
SocialBu has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Loomly
Loomly
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
84.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
13.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
2.1%
SocialBu
SocialBu
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
84.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
5.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Loomly
Loomly
Marketing and Advertising
26.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.7%
Real Estate
4.0%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
2.8%
Retail
2.4%
Other
56.5%
SocialBu
SocialBu
Marketing and Advertising
31.6%
Computer Software
15.8%
Real Estate
10.5%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
10.5%
Restaurants
5.3%
Other
26.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Loomly
Loomly
Most Helpful Favorable Review
AH
Anna H.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management

I love the ease of scheduling my posts and being able to see them all laid out in the calendar feature. I also like how I can edit according to the platform I will be posting on. The suggestions are great too!

Most Helpful Critical Review
John G.
JG
John G.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

It is soo expensive to have multiple collaborators

SocialBu
SocialBu
Most Helpful Favorable Review
EW
Eric W.
Verified User in E-Learning

Fair price and ability to post "Stories". The ability to have additional team members and different setup teams within the organization feels like an ultra premium feature that's included in even their base price.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

Response time is ineffective at different times

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Discussions
Loomly
Loomly Discussions
How long before we can publish directly to Instagram?
6 comments
Susan D.
SD
You can publish directly to Instagram now. I just find it helpful to schedule posts in advance all in one place.Read more
Which other social media manager platform would you recommend please?
5 comments
🌏 Matthew G.
🌏G
Of course it depends what you are trying to do. Some platforms are better for certain types of social mediaRead more
Is Loomly free?
5 comments
SB
I don't know, I use the paid versionRead more
SocialBu
SocialBu Discussions
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SocialBu has no discussions with answers