PilotPostAt a glance
| PilotPost | Meta Business Suite | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From €19 per month (Starter) | Free to use |
| Paid extras | Pro €49 and Agency €129 per month | Optional Meta One business plans from $14.99 per month (announced September 2026) |
| Networks | Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Telegram, Bluesky and WhatsApp Business | Facebook and Instagram |
| Scheduling and calendar | Yes, for every network | Yes, for Facebook and Instagram |
| Inbox for comments | Yes, for every connected network | Yes, for Facebook and Instagram |
| AI caption help | Yes: write, improve and shorten captions, plus hashtags | See Meta's site |
| Team members | Included: 1 on Starter, 5 on Pro, 20 on Agency | See Meta's site |
| Link-in-bio page | Yes (Start Page) | See Meta's site |
Meta Business Suite details are from its own pricing page, checked October 2026. Prices can change, so check Meta Business Suite's website for the latest.
The main difference: two networks vs all of them
Meta Business Suite is made by Meta for its own apps, so it works with Facebook and Instagram. PilotPost publishes to Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Telegram, Bluesky and WhatsApp Business from one calendar, and collects comments from your connected accounts in one inbox.
If you post to networks outside Meta, PilotPost saves you switching between several apps.
When Meta Business Suite is the better choice
If you only post to Facebook and Instagram, Meta Business Suite is hard to beat: it is free, it comes from Meta itself, and it lets you schedule posts, reply to messages and see insights for both apps in one place. For many small businesses that is all they need.
When PilotPost is the better choice
PilotPost suits creators, small businesses and agencies who also post to LinkedIn, X, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Threads, Telegram or Bluesky, and want one calendar, one comment inbox, AI caption help, reports and a team for all of them.
You can try PilotPost free for 7 days on the Starter plan and cancel any time before it ends.
Frequently asked questions
Is Meta Business Suite free?
Yes, Meta Business Suite is free to use for Facebook and Instagram. Meta also offers optional Meta One business plans, starting at $14.99 per month, with extra features (checked November 2026).
Can PilotPost post to Facebook and Instagram like Meta Business Suite?
Yes. PilotPost publishes to Facebook and Instagram, plus Threads, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Telegram, Bluesky and WhatsApp Business.
Should I use both?
You can. Some people keep Meta Business Suite for Meta-only tasks and use PilotPost to plan and publish across all their networks from one calendar.