Metricool
X Ads (Twitter)
| Feature | Metricool | X Ads (Twitter) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $22/mo | Contact sales |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Best For | marketing-agencies, social-media-managers, small-businesses, digital-marketers | media-companies, tech-brands, political-campaigns, event-marketing |
| Founded | 2016 | 2010 |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inbox | ✓ | ✗ |
| Smartlinks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Competitor Analysis | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ad Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Promoted Posts | ✗ | ✓ |
| Follower Ads | ✗ | ✓ |
| Trend Takeovers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Video Ads | ✗ | ✓ |
| Conversation Targeting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Keyword Targeting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Website Cards | ✗ | ✓ |
| App Install Ads | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Metricool Pros
- Comprehensive analytics across platforms
- Ad campaign tracking (Meta, Google)
- SmartLinks for bio pages
- Competitor analysis built in
✗ Metricool Cons
- Interface can feel busy
- Limited reporting customization
- Some features only in higher plans
✓ X Ads (Twitter) Pros
- Real-time conversation targeting during events
- Lower competition means potentially lower CPCs
- Strong for brand awareness and thought leadership
- Promoted trends can drive massive visibility
✗ X Ads (Twitter) Cons
- Platform instability and advertiser exodus since acquisition
- Brand safety concerns in current environment
- Measurement and attribution tools limited
The Verdict
Metricool is built for marketing agencies and social media managers, with a focus on scheduling and analytics. X Ads (Twitter) targets media companies and tech brands and leads with promoted-posts and follower-ads.
X Ads (Twitter) uses custom enterprise pricing, while Metricool starts at $22/mo — a tangible advantage for teams with a fixed budget.
Metricool has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. X Ads (Twitter) requires a paid subscription from day one.
Metricool edges out on user ratings (4.4 vs 3.8). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, X Ads (Twitter) offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 6), while Metricool takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Metricool has a slight overall edge — but if real-time conversation targeting during events matters most to you, X Ads (Twitter) may still be the right call.