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Cheaper Than Swello: Better Value Tools in 2026

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Quick tool comparison. Features, pricing, and what works best for your needs.

Swello charges €19-99/month in Euros. You might want USD billing, AI content, or video templates instead.

See our Swello review for full details.

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The Real Cost of Swello

PlanMonthlyUSD Equivalent
Free€0$0
Medium€19~$21
Large€59~$65
Business€99~$109

Hidden costs:

  • Extra profiles: €5 each
  • Extra users: €8-20 each
  • Currency conversion: 2-5% bank fees
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What's the hidden cost of Swello for USD teams?

Quick Decision

Switch if you:

  • Pay in USD and want stable costs
  • Need AI content (Swello lacks this)
  • Want video templates
  • Manage 10+ profiles

Stay if you:

  • Are based in Europe
  • Only need basic scheduling
  • Have 1-5 profiles
  • Like French support

Better Value Alternatives

SocialRails: More for Similar Price

FeatureSwello MediumSocialRails
Price€19 (~$21)$29
Profiles527
AI contentBasicUnlimited
Video templatesNone350+

The math:

  • Swello with 10 profiles: €19 + (5 × €5) = €44/mo
  • SocialRails: $29/mo with 27 profiles + AI

You save: ~$20/month and get AI content.

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How many more profiles does SocialRails include vs Swello Medium?

Buffer: Per-Channel Simplicity

FeatureSwello MediumBuffer
Price€19/mo$6/channel
5 channels€19$30
3 channels€19$18
MonitoringYesNo

Buffer costs less for 1-3 channels. Similar for 4-5.

SocialPilot: More Profiles

FeatureSwello LargeSocialPilot
Price€59/mo$30/mo
Profiles1510
Users53

SocialPilot is half the price with solid features.

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Cost Comparison Table

ScenarioSwelloBest AlternativeSavings
5 profiles€19 (~$21)Buffer $30-$9
10 profiles€44 (~$48)SocialRails $29$19/mo
15 profiles, 5 users€59 (~$65)SocialRails $49$16/mo
20 profiles€84 (~$92)SocialRails $29$63/mo

What Swello Lacks

FeatureSwelloAlternatives
AI ContentBasicUnlimited
Video TemplatesNone350+
Profiles5-1527+
USD PricingNoYes
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What's the biggest feature Swello is missing?

How to Switch

Week 1: Test

  1. Export Swello scheduled posts
  2. Sign up for alternative (free trial)
  3. Connect social accounts
  4. Test AI content features

Week 2: Migrate

  1. Recreate posting schedule
  2. Cancel Swello before renewal
  3. Train team on new tool

FAQ

Will I lose scheduled posts?

No. Export from Swello first, then recreate. Takes 1-2 hours.

Is currency conversion really a problem?

For USD teams, yes. Banks charge 2-5% and rates fluctuate monthly.

Is Swello better for EU businesses?

Yes. Euro pricing and French support make it ideal for EU teams.

Bottom Line

The math for 10 profiles:

  • Swello: €44/month (~$48), no AI
  • SocialRails: $29/month, unlimited AI + videos

You save: ~$19/month and get modern features.

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