Last Updated: February 2026
Quick Verdict
Choose Viraly if you want flat-rate pricing that stays predictable as you scale, unlimited AI queries on all plans, first comment automation on 4 platforms (not just Instagram), and content recycling with AI caption variations. Viraly’s $99/month Agency plan covers 50 profiles and 15 team members—no per-channel math required.
Choose Social Champ if you need a unified social inbox for comment and DM management, social listening and competitor tracking, or prefer paying only for the channels you actually use. Social Champ’s per-channel pricing ($5-8/channel) works well for smaller account counts.
In this Viraly versus Social Champ comparison, we examine the trade-off between flat-rate simplicity and per-channel flexibility—and where each tool delivers more value for different team sizes.
At a Glance
| Feature | Viraly | Social Champ |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $19/mo (5 profiles, 200 posts, 10 platforms) | $5-8/channel (per-channel pricing adds up fast) |
| Pricing Model | Flat-rate per plan | Per-channel ($5-8/channel) |
| Profiles (Top Paid) | 50 (Agency $99/mo) | Unlimited (per-channel) |
| Team Members | Up to 15 included | Unlimited (Growth+) |
| Social Platforms | 10 platforms | 12+ platforms |
| AI Queries | Unlimited (all plans) | 10-40/month by plan |
| Content Recycling | Yes + AI variations | Yes (no AI variations) |
| First Comment Platforms | 4 (IG, FB, LI, YT) | 1 (Instagram only) |
| Social Inbox | No | Yes (7 platforms) |
| Social Listening | No | Yes (Growth+) |
| Link in Bio | Yes (full-featured) | No |
| Email/CRM Integrations | 8 platforms | 1 (HubSpot via Zapier) |
Verdict: Trade-offs. Viraly wins on AI, first comments, Link in Bio, and flat-rate pricing. Social Champ wins on social inbox and listening features.
Pricing Comparison
Viraly uses flat-rate pricing—you pay a fixed amount per plan regardless of channel count. Social Champ uses per-channel pricing—you pay $5-8 per social account. This creates different cost curves at scale.
Plan Comparison
| Plan | Viraly | Social Champ |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 (3 profiles, 10 posts/mo) | $0 (3 profiles, 15 posts/acct) |
| Entry Paid | $19/mo (5 profiles) | $5/channel (per account) |
| Mid-tier | $49/mo (15 profiles) | $8/channel (Growth features) |
| Team/Agency | $99/mo (50 profiles, 15 users) | Varies by channel count |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom |
Cost at Scale
Here’s what you’d pay at different account levels:
| Accounts | Viraly | Social Champ (Starter) | Social Champ (Growth) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 accounts | $19/mo | $25/mo | $40/mo |
| 10 accounts | $49/mo | $50/mo | $80/mo |
| 15 accounts | $49/mo | $75/mo | $120/mo |
| 25 accounts | $99/mo | $125/mo | $200/mo |
| 50 accounts | $99/mo | $250/mo | $400/mo |
| 75 accounts* | $149/mo | $375/mo | $600/mo |
| 100 accounts* | $199/mo | $500/mo | $800/mo |
*Viraly costs at 50+ profiles use Agency plan ($99) plus $2/profile add-ons.
Verdict: Viraly wins at scale. At 50 accounts, Viraly saves $151-301/month vs Social Champ. The savings increase dramatically as you add more profiles.
Annual Savings
| Tool | Annual Discount |
|---|---|
| Viraly | 17% (2 months free) |
| Social Champ | ~20% (3 months free) |
Platform Support
| Platform | Viraly | Social Champ |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | |
| Facebook Pages | Yes | Yes |
| Facebook Groups | No | Yes (1 image only) |
| X (Twitter) | Influencer+ ($19+) | Paid only (API costs) |
| Yes | Yes | |
| TikTok | Yes | Yes |
| YouTube | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Threads | Yes | Yes |
| Bluesky | Yes | Yes |
| Mastodon | Yes | Yes |
| Google Business Profile | No | Yes |
| WhatsApp Business | No | Yes |
| Discord | No | Yes |
Verdict: Social Champ wins on platform count with 12+ platforms including Google Business Profile, WhatsApp Business, and Discord. Viraly covers the core 10 platforms most teams need.
Feature Comparison
Scheduling & Publishing
| Feature | Viraly | Social Champ |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Drag & Drop Rescheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Queue/Time Slots | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk Upload (CSV) | No | Yes (300 posts) |
| Best Time to Post | No | Yes (AI-powered) |
| Post Preview | Yes | Yes |
| Post Labels/Categories | Yes | Yes |
Post Limits by Plan
| Plan | Viraly | Social Champ |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 10/month total | 15/account queue |
| Entry Paid | 200/month | 4,000/account queue |
| Mid-tier | 500/month | 4,000/account queue |
| Agency/Team | Unlimited | 4,000/account queue |
Note: Social Champ’s 4,000 posts is a queue limit (posts waiting to publish), not a monthly limit. Once posts publish, queue space frees up.
Verdict: Trade-offs. Social Champ has larger queue capacity on paid plans and offers bulk CSV upload. Viraly offers true unlimited posts on Agency plan.
Content Types Supported
| Content Type | Viraly | Social Champ |
|---|---|---|
| Instagram Feed Posts | Yes | Yes |
| Instagram Reels | Yes | Yes |
| Instagram Stories | Yes | Yes |
| Instagram Carousels | Yes (10 items) | Yes (10 items) |
| Facebook Reels | Yes | Yes |
| Facebook Stories | Yes | Yes |
| TikTok Videos | Yes | Yes |
| TikTok Photo Mode | Yes (35 images) | Yes (35, push notification) |
| YouTube Shorts | Yes | Yes |
| LinkedIn Documents | Yes (PDF, PPTX, DOCX) | Yes (PDF, PPTX, DOCX) |
| LinkedIn Carousels | Yes (20 images) | No |
| X/Twitter Threads | Yes (25 tweets) | No |
| Threads Thread Chains | Yes | No |
Verdict: Viraly wins. Native thread building for X and Threads, plus LinkedIn carousels give Viraly an edge for content variety.
Evergreen Content Recycling
| Feature | Viraly | Social Champ |
|---|---|---|
| Content Recycling | Yes | Yes |
| Custom Recycle Intervals | 7-365 days | Customizable |
| AI Caption Variations | Yes (3-10 per post) | No |
| Campaign End Dates | Yes | Yes |
| UTM Tracking | Yes | Yes |
Verdict: Viraly wins. AI-generated caption variations keep recycled content fresh and reduce duplicate content concerns.
Link in Bio
| Feature | Viraly Free | Viraly Influencer | Viraly Business | Viraly Agency | Social Champ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bio Pages | 1 | 5 | 15 | 50 | Not available |
| Custom Links | 5 | 25 | 50 | 100 | Not available |
| Products (E-commerce) | — | 10 | 30 | 75 | Not available |
| Email Collection | — | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Not available |
| Custom Domain | — | — | Yes | Yes | Not available |
| RSS Feed Integration | — | 2 feeds | 5 feeds | 10 feeds | Not available |
Verdict: Viraly wins. Social Champ doesn’t offer Link in Bio functionality at all.
AI & Content Tools
| Feature | Viraly | Social Champ |
|---|---|---|
| AI Caption Generator | Yes (GPT-4) | Yes (ChatGPT) |
| AI Usage Limits | Unlimited (all plans) | 10-40/month by plan |
| AI Image Generation | No | Yes (DALL-E 3) |
| AI Hashtag Suggestions | Yes | Yes |
| AI Sentiment Analysis | No | Yes |
| Tone Options | 5 tones | 9 tones |
| Hashtag Groups | Yes | Yes |
| Photo Editor | Yes | Yes (Canva) |
| Video Editor | Yes (trim, crop) | No |
| Unsplash Integration | Yes (built-in) | No |
Verdict: Trade-offs. Viraly offers unlimited AI usage. Social Champ has AI image generation and sentiment analysis but restricts usage to 10-40 queries/month.
Idea Board / Content Library Limits
| Feature | Viraly Free | Viraly Influencer | Viraly Business | Viraly Agency | Social Champ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Boards | 5 | 10 | 25 | 50 | N/A |
| Ideas per Social Set | 50 | 200 | 500 | 1,000 | N/A |
| RSS Feeds | 3 | 10 | 25 | 50 | Paid plans only |
| Content Templates | Yes (10 categories) | Yes (10 categories) | Yes (10 categories) | Yes (10 categories) | No |
| AI Idea Generator | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Media Library | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 500 MB – 50 GB |
| Media Collections | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited |
Verdict: Viraly wins. Kanban-style idea boards, content templates, AI idea generator, and unlimited media storage vs Social Champ’s storage-limited content library.
Analytics
| Feature | Viraly | Social Champ |
|---|---|---|
| Post Performance | Yes | Yes |
| Account Analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Export (CSV) | Yes (Influencer+) | Yes (paid) |
| PDF/PPT Reports | No | Yes |
| White-Label Reports | No | Yes (Growth+) |
| Competitor Analysis | No | Yes (Growth+) |
| X/Twitter Analytics | Yes | No (API limits) |
Analytics History by Plan
| Plan Tier | Viraly | Social Champ |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 2 weeks | 2 weeks |
| Entry Paid | 6 months | 90 days |
| Mid-tier | 12 months | 2 years |
| Agency/Team | 2 years | 2 years |
| Enterprise | Unlimited | 2 years |
Verdict: Social Champ wins for agencies needing white-label reports and competitor analysis. Viraly has X/Twitter analytics that Social Champ lacks.
Team Collaboration
| Feature | Viraly | Social Champ |
|---|---|---|
| Team Members (Max) | 15 (Agency) + add-ons | Unlimited (Growth+) |
| Role-Based Permissions | Yes | Yes (4 roles) |
| Approval Workflows | Yes (Business+) | Yes (Starter+) |
| Social Sets (Brand Groups) | Unlimited (all plans) | Unlimited (Growth+) |
| Team Assignment | Yes | Yes |
| Activity Logs | Yes | Limited |
| Client Portals | No | No |
Verdict: Tie. Both offer solid team features. Social Champ has unlimited users on Growth+. Viraly includes social sets on all plans.
Comment Management / Social Inbox
| Feature | Viraly | Social Champ |
|---|---|---|
| Unified Social Inbox | No | Yes |
| Comment Management | No | Yes |
| DM Management | No | Instagram, WhatsApp |
| Review Management (GBP) | No | Yes |
| Saved Replies | No | Yes |
| First Comment Automation | 4 platforms | Instagram only |
Verdict: Social Champ wins for engagement management with unified inbox across 7 platforms. Viraly focuses on publishing—not engagement management—but offers first comment automation on 4 platforms vs Social Champ’s 1.
Integrations
| Integration Type | Viraly | Social Champ |
|---|---|---|
| Email/CRM Platforms | 8 (Mailchimp, Klaviyo, HubSpot, AWeber, MailerLite, Brevo, Kit, Beehiiv) | 1 (HubSpot via Zapier) |
| Tracking Pixels | 4 (GA4, Meta, TikTok, GTM) | 1 (GA4) |
| Design Tools | Unsplash (built-in) | Canva |
| Cloud Storage | No | Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive |
| URL Shortener | Built-in (vrl.link) | Bitly |
| WordPress | Yes | Yes |
| RSS Feeds | Yes | Yes |
| Zapier | No | Yes (8,000+ apps) |
Verdict: Trade-offs. Viraly offers 8 native email/CRM integrations and 4 tracking pixels. Social Champ has Zapier for broader automation and Canva for design.
Compliance & Security
| Feature | Viraly | Social Champ |
|---|---|---|
| Data Encryption | 256-bit AES at rest | Standard |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes | Yes |
| CCPA Compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Hosting | AWS | Cloud-based |
| SOC 2 | No | No |
| SSO | No | No |
Verdict: Tie. Both meet standard security requirements. Neither offers enterprise compliance certifications like SOC 2.
Where Viraly Wins
- Flat-rate pricing saves money at scale — At 50 accounts, Viraly costs $99/month vs Social Champ’s $250-400/month. The savings compound as you add profiles.
- Unlimited AI on all plans — Generate captions without counting queries. Social Champ limits AI to 10-40 uses per month depending on plan.
- First comment on 4 platforms — Schedule first comments on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, AND YouTube. Social Champ only supports Instagram first comments.
- Content recycling with AI variations — Automatically generate 3-10 caption variations for recycled posts. Social Champ recycles with the same caption.
- Native thread building — Create X/Twitter threads (25 tweets) and Threads chains directly. Social Champ doesn’t support thread building.
- Full-featured Link in Bio — Custom pages with email collection, products, and tracking pixels. Social Champ doesn’t offer Link in Bio.
- 8 email/CRM integrations — Connect to Mailchimp, Klaviyo, HubSpot, AWeber, MailerLite, Brevo, Kit, and Beehiiv. Social Champ only connects to HubSpot via Zapier.
- Unlimited media library — Store unlimited images and videos. Social Champ caps storage at 500 MB to 50 GB by plan.
- Instagram collaborators and location tagging — Tag collaborators and locations on posts. Social Champ doesn’t support these Instagram features.
Where Social Champ Wins
- Unified social inbox — Manage comments, DMs, and mentions from 7 platforms in one place. Viraly focuses on publishing, not engagement management.
- Social listening — Monitor brand mentions, keywords, and competitor activity. Viraly doesn’t offer social listening.
- More platform support — Supports 12+ platforms including Google Business Profile, WhatsApp Business, Discord, and Facebook Groups.
- Bulk CSV upload — Upload 300 posts at once via CSV. Viraly doesn’t have bulk upload.
- White-label reports — Custom-branded PDF/PPT reports for clients. Viraly doesn’t offer white-label reporting.
- AI image generation — Generate images with DALL-E 3 (within AI limits). Viraly doesn’t have AI image creation.
- Best time to post — AI-powered recommendations for optimal posting times.
- Lower cost at low volume — If you only need 3-5 accounts, per-channel pricing can be cheaper than flat-rate plans.
Who Should Choose Viraly
Agencies Managing Multiple Clients
At 25+ social accounts, Viraly’s flat-rate pricing delivers substantial savings. Managing 50 accounts costs $99/month flat vs $250-400 on Social Champ’s per-channel model. Social sets let you organize profiles by client with granular team permissions.
Teams Using AI Heavily
If your team generates captions frequently, Viraly’s unlimited AI removes the friction of counting queries. Social Champ’s 10-40 monthly AI limit can feel restrictive for content-heavy workflows.
Creators Building Email Lists
Viraly’s Link in Bio includes email collection forms that sync with 8 email platforms. Social Champ doesn’t offer Link in Bio at all, requiring a separate tool like Linktree.
LinkedIn-Focused Professionals
Viraly supports LinkedIn carousels (20 images), document posts, AND first comment automation. Social Champ supports documents but lacks LinkedIn carousels and first comments.
Who Should Choose Social Champ
Teams Needing Engagement Management
If you spend significant time managing comments and DMs, Social Champ’s unified inbox saves toggling between platforms. You can reply to Instagram DMs, Facebook messages, LinkedIn comments, and TikTok comments from one dashboard.
Businesses Needing Social Listening
Social Champ’s Growth plan includes keyword monitoring, brand mention tracking, and competitor analysis. Viraly doesn’t offer social listening features.
Local Businesses with Google Business Profile
Social Champ supports Google Business Profile posting and review management. Viraly doesn’t support GBP.
Small Teams with Few Accounts
If you only manage 3-5 social accounts, Social Champ’s per-channel pricing ($25-40/month) may be cheaper than Viraly’s $49 Business plan. The math favors flat-rate pricing above 10 accounts.
FAQ
How do Viraly and Social Champ pricing models compare?
Viraly uses flat-rate pricing ($19-99/month) where you get a set number of profiles per plan. Social Champ uses per-channel pricing ($5-8/channel) where you pay for each social account. Viraly becomes more cost-effective above 10 accounts. At 50 accounts, Viraly costs $99/month vs Social Champ’s $250-400.
Which is better for agencies: Viraly or Social Champ?
It depends on your needs. Choose Viraly if you manage many accounts and want predictable flat-rate pricing with unlimited AI. Choose Social Champ if you need white-label reports, social listening, or a unified inbox for client engagement management.
Which tool supports more social platforms?
Social Champ supports 12+ platforms including Google Business Profile, WhatsApp Business, and Discord. Viraly supports 10 platforms covering the core networks most teams need (Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon).
How do the free plans compare between Viraly and Social Champ?
Both offer 3 social accounts free. Viraly allows 10 posts per month total with unlimited AI. Social Champ allows 15 posts per account queue but limits AI to 10 uses/month and excludes Twitter/X. Both have 2 weeks of analytics history.
Is Social Champ free?
Yes, Social Champ has a free plan with 3 social accounts, 15 scheduled posts per account, 10 AI uses/month, and 500 MB storage. However, Twitter/X is excluded from the free plan due to API costs.
What is Social Champ?
Social Champ is a social media management tool founded in 2016, headquartered in Pakistan. It offers scheduling, analytics, social inbox, and social listening features with per-channel pricing. It’s known for budget-friendly pricing and broad platform support.
Does Social Champ have hidden post limits?
Yes, Social Champ has a 4,000 post queue limit per account, which is sometimes marketed as “unlimited.” This is a queue limit (posts waiting to publish), not a monthly limit—once posts publish, queue space frees up. Most users won’t hit this limit, but high-volume accounts should be aware.
Does Social Champ include Twitter/X on the free plan?
No, Social Champ excludes Twitter/X from its free plan due to API costs. You need a paid plan to schedule Twitter/X posts. Viraly also restricts Twitter/X to paid plans (Influencer+) for the same reason.
What are Social Champ’s AI usage limits?
Social Champ limits AI uses per month: Free (10), Starter (20), Growth (40), Enterprise (custom). Viraly offers unlimited AI on all plans, including free.
Can I schedule first comments on LinkedIn with either tool?
Viraly supports first comment automation on LinkedIn (plus Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube—4 platforms total). Social Champ only supports first comments on Instagram.
Which supports thread building for X and Threads?
Viraly supports native thread building for both X/Twitter (up to 25 tweets) and Threads (unlimited chains). Social Champ doesn’t support thread building on either platform.
Does either tool have a social inbox?
Social Champ has a unified social inbox for managing comments and DMs from Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Google Business Profile, and WhatsApp. Viraly focuses on publishing and doesn’t include social inbox features.
Can I connect email marketing tools to either platform?
Viraly has direct integrations with 8 email/CRM platforms: Mailchimp, Klaviyo, HubSpot, AWeber, MailerLite, Brevo, Kit (ConvertKit), and Beehiiv. Social Champ connects to HubSpot only, via Zapier. Viraly’s email integrations sync subscribers from Link in Bio pages.
Is Viraly or Social Champ better for small businesses?
For businesses with 3-5 accounts who need engagement management, Social Champ’s per-channel pricing and social inbox may be more cost-effective. For businesses planning to grow beyond 10 accounts, Viraly’s flat-rate pricing and unlimited AI provide better long-term value.
Which tool has better AI features?
Both have AI caption generators and hashtag suggestions. Viraly offers unlimited AI usage on all plans. Social Champ has AI image generation (DALL-E 3) and sentiment analysis, but limits usage to 10-40 queries per month. Choose based on whether you need unlimited text generation or occasional image generation.
How does content recycling compare between the tools?
Both support evergreen content recycling with custom intervals. Viraly adds AI-generated caption variations (3-10 per post) that rotate automatically, keeping recycled content fresh. Social Champ recycles with the same caption each time.
Which is more affordable at scale: 25+ accounts?
Viraly is substantially cheaper at scale. At 25 accounts: Viraly costs $99/month (Agency plan) vs Social Champ’s $125-200/month. At 50 accounts: Viraly costs $99/month vs Social Champ’s $250-400/month. The gap widens as you add more profiles.
How do team features compare between Viraly and Social Champ?
Social Champ offers unlimited team members on Growth+ plans. Viraly includes up to 15 team members on Agency plan with $2/month add-ons beyond that. Both have role-based permissions and approval workflows. Viraly includes unlimited social sets (brand groupings) on all plans; Social Champ restricts workspaces to Growth+ plans.
Final Verdict
Viraly and Social Champ serve different priorities. Viraly excels at cost-effective publishing with unlimited AI, advanced content features, and flat-rate pricing that scales. Social Champ excels at engagement management with its unified inbox, social listening, and white-label reporting.
For most teams focused primarily on scheduling and content creation, Viraly delivers more value per dollar—especially above 10 accounts where the flat-rate advantage kicks in. The unlimited AI, first comment on 4 platforms, content recycling with variations, and Link in Bio add genuine utility without extra cost.
For teams who spend significant time managing comments, DMs, and brand monitoring, Social Champ’s inbox and listening features fill gaps that Viraly doesn’t address. The per-channel pricing also works well for smaller account counts.
| Use Case | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Agencies (10+ accounts) | Viraly — flat-rate pricing saves $100-300+/month vs per-channel |
| Small teams (3-5 accounts) | Social Champ — per-channel pricing is competitive at low volume |
| Heavy AI users | Viraly — unlimited AI vs 10-40/month cap |
| Engagement management | Social Champ — unified inbox for comments/DMs |
| LinkedIn power users | Viraly — carousels + first comments |
| Local businesses | Social Champ — Google Business Profile support |
| Content recycling | Viraly — AI caption variations keep content fresh |
| White-label reporting | Social Champ — custom-branded PDF/PPT reports |
| Link in Bio needs | Viraly — Social Champ doesn’t offer this feature |