Best Content Calendar Software in 2026
Updated
In short: CoSchedule is ranked #1 of 22 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Scompler and Narranta. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Narranta. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Narranta at $9/mo.
Keeping planned content, deadlines, and feedback in view can help teams coordinate publishing work. Compare calendar views, supported channels, and recurring-content features to see how each option represents a schedule. Task assignments, approval workflows, and proofing comments offer further points to weigh when work involves multiple contributors. Check free-plan availability, paid-from pricing, and users included to understand the listed plan details. CoSchedule, Scompler, and Narranta are among the options named here, along with Nelio Content and Sheetlane. Consider which planning and review capabilities fit the way you prepare, assign, and approve content, and which channels and team arrangements matter for your work.
22 content calendar software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 CoSchedule iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2$29/mo Approval workflows: No
- 2 Scompler iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9 Approval workflows: YesTask assignments: YesCalendar views: calendar
- 3 Narranta No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2$9/mo Approval workflows: YesTask assignments: YesCalendar views: calendar
- 4 Nelio Content No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4Free Approval workflows: Yes
- 5 Sheetlane No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$29/mo Approval workflows: Yes
- 6 StoryChief Broadcasts iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3
- 7 EasyContent No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2$59/mo Approval workflows: YesTask assignments: YesCalendar views: calendar
- 8 PublishPress Planner No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2$10.75/mo
- 9 Lytho No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Approval workflows: Yes
- 10 Strive Content Calendar No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$9/mo Approval workflows: YesCalendar views: calendar
- 11 Contently No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Approval workflows: YesTask assignments: YesCalendar views: calendar
- 12 Optimizely Content Marketing Platform No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Approval workflows: YesTask assignments: YesCalendar views: calendar
- 13 Annum No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1$99/mo Calendar views: calendar
- 14 Newsmind Stories No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Approval workflows: YesTask assignments: YesCalendar views: calendar
- 15 Superdesk Planning Component No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6€350/mo Task assignments: YesCalendar views: calendar
- 16 newsroom No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Approval workflows: YesTask assignments: YesCalendar views: calendar
- 17 Kordiam No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Approval workflows: YesTask assignments: YesCalendar views: calendar
- 18 Purple Pro No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Approval workflows: YesTask assignments: YesCalendar views: calendar
- 19 Naviga Newsroom Planner No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Task assignments: YesCalendar views: calendar
- 20 contentbird No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3€399/mo Approval workflows: YesTask assignments: YesCalendar views: calendar
- 21 MediaOS No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Approval workflows: YesTask assignments: YesCalendar views: calendar
- 22 Storyflow No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.3
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Questions about this list
Which content calendar software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
CoSchedule is ranked #1 of 22 with a score of 9.2. Scompler is second and Narranta third.
How many of these have a free plan?
6 of the 22 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Narranta has the lowest first paid tier we found: $9/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.