Viraly vs eClincher: Features, Pricing & Platform Support (2026)

ViralyBy Viraly
Updated January 31, 2026
Viraly vs eClincher: Features, Pricing & Platform Support (2026)

Last Updated: January 2026


Quick Verdict

Choose Viraly if you want feature-rich social media scheduling at a fraction of eClincher’s cost. For $19-99/month (vs. eClincher’s $149-349), you get Instagram/Facebook collaborator invites, location tagging, account tagging, first comments on 4 platforms, content recycling with AI caption variations, and thread building for X and Threads. Flat-rate team pricing means a 15-person team pays $99/month total.

Choose eClincher if you need unified inbox engagement management, social listening, employee advocacy, or Google Business Profile scheduling. eClincher delivers enterprise-grade features with 24/7 live support, review moderation, and CRM integrations—but starts at $149/month with no free tier.

In this Viraly versus eClincher comparison, we examine whether eClincher’s all-in-one engagement platform justifies the 8x price premium—or if Viraly’s publishing-focused approach delivers more value for teams that prioritize scheduling over inbox management.


At a Glance

FeatureViralyeClincher
Free PlanYes (3 profiles, 10 posts/mo)No (14-day trial only)
Starting Price$19/mo (5 profiles, 200 posts, 10 platforms)$149/mo (1 user, 15 profiles)
Social Profiles3-50+ (scalable)15-25+ (plan-based)
Team MembersUp to 15 included1-10 (plan-based)
Content RecyclingYes (with AI variations)Yes (auto-post queues)
Unified InboxNoYes
Social ListeningNoYes (add-on)
First CommentInstagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTubeYes (platforms vary)
AI FeaturesUnlimited on all plansYes (Enterprise for auto-reply)
Mastodon SupportYes (full)No
Bluesky SupportYes (full analytics)Yes (limited analytics)
Link in BioYes (built-in)Yes
24/7 Live SupportNoYes
HIPAA CompliantNoYes (claimed)

Verdict: Trade-offs. Viraly wins on pricing, free tier, and publishing features. eClincher wins on engagement management, social listening, and enterprise compliance.


Pricing Comparison

Monthly Plans

PlanViralyeClincher
Free$0 (3 profiles, 10 posts)None
Entry$19/month (Influencer)$149/month (Standard)
Mid-Tier$49/month (Business)$349/month (Professional)
Agency$99/monthCustom (Enterprise)

What You Get at Each Price Point

FeatureViraly $19eClincher $149
Social profiles515 (max 20)
Team members1 (max 2)
Posts per month200Unlimited
Auto-post queuesYesNo (Professional+)
Unified inboxNoYes
Social listeningNoAdd-on
First commentYesYes
Content recyclingYesNo (Professional+)

Verdict: Viraly wins. eClincher’s Standard plan costs $149/month but lacks auto-post queues, approval workflows, and content recycling—features that Viraly includes at $19-49/month. You’d need eClincher’s $349/month Professional plan to match Viraly’s automation capabilities.

Cost Comparison at Scale

Team SizeViralyeClincher
Solo (1 user)$19/month$149/month
Small team (5 users)$49/month$349/month
Agency (10 users)$99/month$349/month
Large agency (15 users)$99/monthCustom

Annual Savings:

  • Viraly: 17% discount (2 months free)
  • eClincher: ~20% discount

Verdict: Viraly wins. A 5-person team pays $49/month with Viraly vs. $349/month with eClincher—saving $3,600/year. eClincher’s per-user limits force expensive plan upgrades as your team grows.


Platform Support

PlatformViralyeClincher
Facebook PagesYesYes
Facebook GroupsNoLimited
Instagram BusinessYesYes
Instagram CreatorYesYes
ThreadsYesYes
X (Twitter)Yes (Influencer+)Yes
LinkedIn PagesYesYes
LinkedIn ProfilesYesYes
TikTokYesYes
YouTubeYesYes
PinterestYesYes
Google Business ProfileNoYes
BlueskyYes (full analytics)Yes (limited analytics)
MastodonYesNo
WordPressNoYes

Verdict: Trade-offs. Viraly wins with Mastodon support and full Bluesky analytics. eClincher wins with Google Business Profile and WordPress integration—critical for local businesses and content marketers.


Feature Comparison

Scheduling & Publishing

FeatureViralyeClincher
Visual calendarYesYes
Drag-and-dropYesYes
Bulk upload (CSV)YesYes
Time slots/queuesYesYes (Professional+)
Best time to postComing soonYes (AI)
Approval workflowsYes (Business+)Yes (Professional+)
Draft managementYesYes
Post previewYesYes

Verdict: Tie. Both offer robust scheduling fundamentals. eClincher’s “best time to post” AI is a nice touch, but it requires the $349/month Professional plan for auto-post queues.

Content Types Supported

Content TypeViralyeClincher
Instagram ReelsYesYes
Instagram StoriesYesYes
Instagram CarouselsYes (up to 10)Yes
Facebook ReelsYesYes
TikTok VideosYes (up to 10 min)Yes
TikTok Photo ModeYes (up to 35 images)Yes (carousels)
YouTube ShortsYesYes
X/Twitter ThreadsYes (up to 25 tweets)Yes
LinkedIn DocumentsYesLimited
LinkedIn CarouselsYes (up to 20 images)Limited

Verdict: Viraly wins. Viraly’s TikTok Photo Mode (35 images) and LinkedIn carousel support (20 images) outpace eClincher’s limits. Both handle the core content types well.

Platform-Specific Publishing Features

FeatureViralyeClincher
Instagram collaborator invitesYes (Influencer+)No
Instagram account taggingYes (Influencer+)Yes
Instagram location taggingYes (Influencer+)Not documented
Facebook Reel collaboratorsYes (Influencer+)No
Facebook location taggingYes (Influencer+)Not documented
Facebook custom backgroundsYes (Influencer+)No
First comment (Instagram)YesYes
First comment (Facebook)YesNot documented
First comment (LinkedIn)YesNot documented
First comment (YouTube)YesNot documented
Thread building (X/Twitter)Yes (up to 25 tweets)Yes
Thread building (Threads)Yes (Influencer+)Not documented

Verdict: Viraly wins. Viraly offers Instagram/Facebook collaborator invites, location tagging, and first comments on 4 platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube). These features help creators build partnerships and keep captions clean—and most are unavailable or undocumented in eClincher.

Post Limits by Plan

Plan TierViralyeClincher
Free/Entry10-200 posts/monthUnlimited
Mid-tier500 posts/monthUnlimited
AgencyUnlimitedUnlimited

Verdict: eClincher wins on unlimited posting from the start, but Viraly’s 200-500 posts/month covers most small-to-medium teams comfortably.

Evergreen Content Recycling

FeatureViralyeClincher
Auto-recycle postsYesYes (Professional+)
Recycle intervals7-365 days + customQueue-based
AI caption variationsYes (3-10 per post)No
Smart queuesYesYes (Professional+)
RSS auto-postingYes (via Idea Board)Yes (Professional+)

Verdict: Viraly wins. Viraly’s content recycler includes AI-generated caption variations to keep evergreen posts fresh—eClincher recycles the same caption each time. Plus, Viraly includes recycling on all plans while eClincher requires Professional ($349/month).

Link in Bio

FeatureViralyeClincher
Bio pages1-50 (by plan)Yes
Custom links5-100 (by plan)Yes
Custom domainYes (Business+)Not detailed
E-commerce productsYes (10-75 by plan)Not detailed
Email collectionYesNot detailed
Tracking pixelsGA4, Meta, TikTok, GTMNot detailed
Themes70+ pre-builtCustomizable
RSS feedsYes (2-10 by plan)Not detailed

Verdict: Viraly wins. Viraly’s Link in Bio includes email collection forms, e-commerce product grids, RSS auto-updates, and 70+ themes. eClincher’s Link in Bio exists but lacks documented depth.

AI & Content Tools

FeatureViralyeClincher
AI caption generationUnlimited (all plans)Yes
AI hashtag suggestionsYesYes
AI image generationNoYes
AI auto-reply (inbox)NoYes (Enterprise)
AI publishing agentNoYes ($25/month add-on)
Content templatesYesYes
Idea board (Kanban)YesNo
Media libraryYes (collections)Yes

Verdict: Trade-offs. Viraly offers unlimited AI captions on all plans including free. eClincher adds AI image generation and an optional AI publishing agent ($25/month), plus Enterprise-only AI auto-reply for inbox management.

Idea Board / Content Library Limits

FeatureViraly FreeViraly InfluencerViraly BusinessViraly Agency
Idea boards (columns)5102550
Ideas per social set502005001,000
RSS feeds3102550

eClincher does not have a documented Kanban-style idea board.

Verdict: Viraly wins. Viraly’s Idea Board provides content planning capabilities eClincher lacks.

Analytics

FeatureViralyeClincher
Post performanceYesYes
Account metricsYesYes
Audience demographicsYesYes
Competitor benchmarkingNoYes
Custom dashboardsNoYes (drag-and-drop)
Automated reportsExport (CSV)Yes
External client dashboardsNoYes (Professional+)
Real-time metricsYesYes

Verdict: eClincher wins. eClincher offers competitor benchmarking, custom dashboards, and white-label client reporting—valuable for agencies presenting to clients.

Analytics History by Plan

PlanViralyeClincher
Free/Entry2 weeks – 6 monthsNot specified
Mid-tier12 monthsNot specified
Agency24 monthsNot specified

Verdict: Tie. Both retain sufficient analytics history for trend analysis.

Team Collaboration

FeatureViralyeClincher
Team members (max)15 (Agency)10 (Professional)
User rolesOwner, MemberAdmin, Publisher, Contributor, External
Approval workflowsYes (Business+)Yes (Professional+)
Social sets (brand groups)Unlimited (all plans)Up to 10 brands
Permission-based accessYesYes
External user portalsNoYes (Professional+)
Activity logsYesYes (Professional+)
Collision detectionNoYes (Enterprise)

Verdict: Trade-offs. Viraly includes more team members (15 vs 10) at lower cost. eClincher offers external client portals and collision detection for agencies needing client-facing dashboards.

Engagement & Inbox

FeatureViralyeClincher
Unified inboxNoYes
Comment managementFirst comment onlyYes
DM managementNoYes
Review managementNoYes (App Store, Play Store, Trustpilot)
Sentiment analysisNoYes
Saved reply templatesNoYes
Team assignmentNoYes
Auto-reply AINoYes (Enterprise)

Verdict: eClincher wins decisively. This is eClincher’s primary strength. If engagement management is critical to your workflow, eClincher’s unified inbox consolidates comments, DMs, mentions, and reviews in one place.

Social Listening

FeatureViralyeClincher
Keyword monitoringNoYes (add-on)
Brand mention trackingNoYes (add-on)
Competitor monitoringNoYes (add-on)
Sentiment analysisNoYes
Real-time alertsNoYes
Web listeningNoYes

Verdict: eClincher wins. Viraly focuses on publishing; eClincher offers enterprise-grade social listening (as a paid add-on).

Integrations

CategoryViralyeClincher
Email marketing8 platforms (Mailchimp, Klaviyo, HubSpot, etc.)2 (Gmail, Mailchimp)
CRMHubSpotSalesforce, Zendesk, ServiceNow
Design toolsBuilt-in editorCanva, Adobe Express, Wave
Cloud storageGoogle Drive, Dropbox, Cloudinary
Link shorteningBuilt-in (vrl.link)Bitly, Sniply
Stock mediaUnsplash (built-in)Giphy, Pexels, Pixabay, Unsplash
Tracking pixelsGA4, Meta, TikTok, GTMGoogle Analytics, Google Ads

Verdict: Trade-offs. Viraly leads on email marketing integrations (8 vs 2). eClincher leads on CRM, design tools, and cloud storage for enterprise workflows.

Compliance & Security

FeatureViralyeClincher
Data encryption256-bit AES at restYes
GDPR compliantYesYes
CCPA compliantYesNot specified
HIPAA compliantNoYes (claimed)
SOC 2 certifiedNoYes (claimed)
ISO certifiedNoYes (claimed)
AWS hostedYesYes
SSONoYes (Enterprise)
API accessNoYes (Enterprise)

Verdict: eClincher wins. eClincher’s claimed HIPAA/SOC 2/ISO certifications and SSO make it suitable for healthcare, finance, and regulated industries. Viraly meets standard security requirements but lacks enterprise compliance certifications.


Where Viraly Wins

1. Instagram & Facebook Collaborator Invites

Viraly lets you invite collaborators directly on Instagram posts/Reels and Facebook Reels—essential for influencer partnerships. eClincher doesn’t support collaborator invites.

2. Location Tagging (Instagram & Facebook)

Tag venues and locations on Instagram and Facebook posts to boost local discoverability. eClincher’s location tagging support is undocumented.

3. Content Recycling with AI Variations

Viraly’s evergreen recycler automatically generates 3-10 caption variations using AI, keeping recycled content fresh. eClincher recycles the same exact post—and requires Professional ($349/month) for recycling at all.

4. First Comment on 4 Platforms

Viraly supports first comment automation for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, AND YouTube—keeping your captions clean while maintaining hashtag reach. eClincher’s first comment is documented only for Instagram.

5. True Free Plan

Viraly offers a genuine free tier with 3 profiles and 10 posts/month—enough to test indefinitely. eClincher only offers a 14-day trial before requiring $149/month.

6. Dramatically Lower Pricing

  • Solo creator: $19/month vs $149/month (87% savings)
  • Small team (5 users): $49/month vs $349/month (86% savings)
  • Agency (10 users): $99/month vs $349+ (72% savings)

7. Thread Building (X & Threads)

Viraly supports native thread chains for X/Twitter (up to 25 tweets) and Threads—high-engagement formats on major platforms. Both tools support X threads, but Viraly also supports Threads thread chains.

8. Flat-Rate Team Pricing

Viraly’s Business plan ($49/month) includes 5 team members. Adding a 6th user on eClincher forces an upgrade from Standard to Professional ($349/month).

9. TikTok Photo Mode (35 Images)

Viraly’s TikTok Photo Mode supports up to 35 images per carousel—ideal for storytelling and product showcases. eClincher supports standard TikTok carousels but with less documentation on limits.

10. Unlimited AI on All Plans

Every Viraly plan—including free—includes unlimited AI caption generation. eClincher’s AI auto-reply requires Enterprise pricing.


Where eClincher Wins

1. Unified Social Inbox

eClincher consolidates comments, DMs, mentions, and reviews across all platforms in one inbox. Viraly focuses on publishing only.

2. Social Listening & Brand Monitoring

eClincher offers keyword monitoring, brand mention tracking, competitor analysis, and sentiment analysis (as add-ons). Viraly has no listening features.

3. Employee Advocacy Tools

eClincher includes employee advocacy with curated content libraries, leaderboards, and one-click sharing (Professional+). Viraly doesn’t offer this.

4. Google Business Profile Support

eClincher supports Google Business Profile scheduling (up to 10 locations)—critical for local businesses. Viraly doesn’t support GBP.

5. Review Management

eClincher manages reviews from Google, App Store, Play Store, and Trustpilot in the unified inbox. Viraly doesn’t handle reviews.

6. 24/7 Live Chat Support

eClincher was first to offer 24/7 live chat support—real humans, not bots. Viraly offers email and priority support on higher tiers.

7. External Client Dashboards

Agencies can share branded dashboards with clients through eClincher’s external user portals (Professional+). Viraly doesn’t offer client-facing portals.

8. CRM Integrations

eClincher connects to Salesforce, Zendesk, and ServiceNow for enterprise workflows. Viraly integrates with HubSpot for email but lacks deep CRM connectivity.

9. Enterprise Compliance

eClincher claims HIPAA, SOC 2, and ISO certifications—required for healthcare, finance, and government. Viraly meets standard security but lacks these certifications.

10. AI Auto-Reply Agent

eClincher’s Enterprise plan includes AI-powered auto-reply for inbox management. Viraly doesn’t have engagement management features.


Who Should Choose Viraly

Content Creators & Influencers

You need Instagram collaborator invites, location tagging, and first comments to build partnerships and keep captions clean. Viraly’s $19/month Influencer plan includes all of these, plus content recycling with AI variations—features eClincher either lacks or charges $349/month for.

Small Businesses on a Budget

eClincher’s $149/month minimum prices out many small businesses. Viraly’s free plan lets you start immediately, and $49/month covers a 5-person team with approval workflows.

Agencies Focused on Publishing

If your agency primarily schedules content (vs. managing engagement), Viraly’s $99/month Agency plan with 50 profiles and 15 team members delivers better value than eClincher’s $349+ plans.

Teams Wanting Flat-Rate Pricing

Viraly doesn’t charge per user. A 15-person team pays $99/month total. eClincher’s per-user limits force expensive tier upgrades as you grow.

Brands Using Collaborator Partnerships

If you regularly collaborate with influencers or other brands on Instagram and Facebook, Viraly’s native collaborator invite feature streamlines the partnership workflow. eClincher doesn’t support collaborator invites.


Who Should Choose eClincher

Agencies Needing Client Engagement

If you manage client comments, DMs, and reviews, eClincher’s unified inbox and external client dashboards justify the higher cost.

Local Businesses with Google Business Profiles

eClincher supports GBP scheduling for up to 10 locations—essential for multi-location restaurants, retail, or service businesses.

Enterprise Teams with Compliance Requirements

Healthcare, finance, and government organizations may require eClincher’s HIPAA, SOC 2, and ISO certifications.

Teams Wanting 24/7 Live Support

eClincher’s around-the-clock live chat with human agents provides peace of mind for mission-critical social operations.

Organizations Needing Social Listening

Brand monitoring, keyword tracking, and competitor analysis require eClincher’s listening add-ons—features Viraly doesn’t offer.

Companies with Employee Advocacy Programs

eClincher’s advocacy tools help amplify branded content through employee networks. Viraly focuses on direct publishing.


FAQ

Which is better for agencies: Viraly or eClincher?

It depends on your agency’s focus. Publishing-focused agencies save significantly with Viraly—$99/month for 50 profiles and 15 team members vs. eClincher’s $349+ for similar scale. Engagement-focused agencies that manage client comments, reviews, and DMs benefit from eClincher’s unified inbox and client dashboards.

How do Viraly and eClincher pricing compare?

Viraly starts at $0 (free plan) or $19/month, while eClincher starts at $149/month. A 5-person team costs $49/month on Viraly vs. $349/month on eClincher—an $3,600/year difference. eClincher’s higher price includes unified inbox and social listening capabilities.

Does eClincher have a free plan?

No. eClincher offers a 14-day free trial but requires a paid plan ($149/month minimum) to continue. Viraly offers a true free plan with 3 profiles and 10 posts per month—indefinitely.

Is eClincher worth the $149/month price?

If you need unified inbox engagement management, social listening, and 24/7 live support, eClincher’s Standard plan delivers value. However, if you primarily schedule and publish content, Viraly offers more publishing features at 87% less cost.

Why is eClincher more expensive than other tools?

eClincher positions itself as an all-in-one platform including unified inbox, social listening (add-on), employee advocacy, and enterprise compliance. These engagement and monitoring features justify higher pricing for teams that use them. Publishing-focused teams may not need these extras.

Does eClincher have a steep learning curve?

Yes—user reviews consistently mention eClincher’s learning curve as a drawback. The interface is feature-dense and “utilitarian” rather than modern. Viraly’s simpler UI focuses specifically on scheduling, making it faster to learn.

What is eClincher best for?

eClincher excels at unified engagement management—consolidating comments, DMs, mentions, and reviews in one inbox. It’s ideal for mid-size businesses and agencies that need to actively engage audiences, not just publish content.

Which tool has better analytics?

eClincher offers more analytics features: competitor benchmarking, custom dashboards, automated reports, and external client dashboards. Viraly provides solid platform analytics and CSV exports but lacks competitor tracking and white-label reporting.

Which supports more social platforms?

Both support 10+ major platforms. Viraly wins with Mastodon support and full Bluesky analytics. eClincher wins with Google Business Profile and WordPress integration. Neither supports Facebook Groups for direct posting.

Which is better for small businesses on a budget?

Viraly. The free plan works indefinitely, and paid plans start at $19/month. eClincher’s $149/month minimum is prohibitive for many small businesses that only need scheduling.

Can I recycle evergreen content with either tool?

Yes, but Viraly’s content recycler is more advanced—it generates AI caption variations to keep recycled posts fresh. eClincher’s smart queues republish the same content. Also, Viraly includes recycling on all plans while eClincher requires Professional ($349/month).

Do hashtags in the first comment work on Instagram?

Yes, both tools support first comment automation. Viraly also supports first comments on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. First comment hashtags help keep captions clean while maintaining discoverability.

Do I need social listening for my business?

Social listening helps monitor brand mentions, competitor activity, and industry trends. If you actively manage reputation or competitive intelligence, eClincher’s listening add-on provides value. If you primarily schedule content, you can skip it—Viraly’s publishing focus may serve you better.

Which tool supports Mastodon and Bluesky?

Viraly supports both Mastodon (any instance) and Bluesky with full analytics. eClincher supports Bluesky (limited analytics) but not Mastodon.

Can either tool help with employee advocacy?

eClincher includes employee advocacy tools (Professional+) with curated content libraries, leaderboards, and one-click sharing. Viraly does not offer employee advocacy features.

Which tool has better team collaboration?

Viraly includes 15 team members on its $99 Agency plan with unlimited social sets for brand organization. eClincher maxes at 10 users on Professional ($349) but adds external client portals and collision detection (Enterprise). For internal teams, Viraly is more cost-effective. For client-facing agencies, eClincher’s portals add value.

How does support compare between Viraly and eClincher?

eClincher offers 24/7 live chat support—real humans, around the clock. Viraly provides email support on all plans, priority support on Business+, and video support on Agency+. If instant support is critical, eClincher has the edge.


Final Verdict

Viraly and eClincher serve fundamentally different needs. eClincher is an all-in-one engagement platform with unified inbox, social listening, and enterprise compliance. Viraly is a publishing-focused scheduler with superior pricing, content recycling, and platform coverage.

Use CaseRecommendation
Instagram/Facebook collaborators & taggingViraly — collaborator invites, location & account tagging
Content recycling with variationsViraly — AI caption variations vs. same-post recycle
First comments on multiple platformsViraly — 4 platforms vs. 1 documented
Need a free planViraly — true free tier vs. trial only
Budget under $100/monthViraly — $19-99 vs. $149-349
Teams (5+ people)Viraly — flat-rate pricing saves thousands
Thread building (X & Threads)Viraly — native thread chains on both
Unified inbox & engagementeClincher — core strength
Social listeningeClincher — add-on available
Google Business ProfileeClincher — up to 10 locations
24/7 live supporteClincher — human agents around the clock
HIPAA/SOC 2 complianceeClincher — enterprise certifications
Employee advocacyeClincher — built-in tools
Client-facing dashboardseClincher — external user portals

Bottom line: For teams that primarily schedule and publish content, Viraly delivers more features per dollar with its flat-rate pricing, content recycling, and broader platform support. For teams that need to manage engagement, monitor brand mentions, or meet enterprise compliance requirements, eClincher’s premium pricing buys capabilities Viraly doesn’t offer.