Free plan From $49 a month, billed yearly iPhone & iPadWeb
Best Media Planning Software 2026
Facts read 4 Oct 2026
Teams use media planning software to coordinate campaigns spanning multiple media and channels. Before selecting a platform, review its planning functions, forecasting options and named integrations.
The standings: top 10
| Name | Record score | Price from | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 ArcPlanner | 4.0 | $49 a month, billed yearly | iPhone & iPad, Web | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Halliard | 3.5 | $5,000 one-time | Web | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 03 NextMark Media Planning | 3.2 | $159 a month | Web | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 04 MediaPlanHQ | 3.0 | $5 a month | Web | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Planacta | 2.9 | Free plan | Web | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Medusa | 2.7 | $39 a month | Web | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Bionic for Agencies | 2.6 | $199 a month, billed yearly | Web | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Advvy | 2.4 | — | Web, Windows | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Simpli.fi | 2.4 | — | Web | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Skai | 2.4 | — | Web | 4 Oct 2026 |
This finder is ordered by newest releases first, using figures the makers publish, with no scores. Check plan availability, entry-level paid rates and whether deployment works on web, Windows or iOS.
02
Halliard
Web Record3.5 Visit
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NextMark Media Planning
Web Record3.2 Visit
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MediaPlanHQ
Web Record3.0 Visit
05
Planacta
Web Record2.9 Visit
Before you choose
Check the plan structure
Several entries include a free tier, while paid rates may appear as starting prices or be available only on request.
ArcPlanner shows a free plan, a 14-day trial and paid service starting at $49 per month with annual billing. Bionic for Agencies starts at $199 per user per month.
Match the deployment platform
The entries list web, Windows and iOS as deployment options. Choose a tool that fits where your planning work takes place.
AdQuick Pro, Amazon Ads Media Planning Suite and Eskimi DOOH list web access. Advvy lists web and Windows access.
Compare planning and forecasting
Look at each product's published planning functions alongside its forecasting features. These details indicate how the platform handles campaign preparation and projections.
Supported media and channel lists help determine whether a tool covers the scope of your planning work.
Review named integrations
Check the integrations named by each product before committing; those connections may match services already used in your workflow.
Review the stated media and channel coverage as well, so it aligns with your planning requirements.
Questions
Can media planning software include a free plan?
Yes. Free tiers appear among the listed products, including ArcPlanner and Halliard.
Which platforms host these media planning tools?
The listed products run on web, Windows or iOS, depending on the product.
What pricing should I expect from media planning software?
Some products provide prices only on request. ArcPlanner starts paid service at $49 per month on an annual plan, while Bionic for Agencies starts at $199 per user per month.
Which details can I compare across media planning tools?
Compare free-plan availability, starting paid prices, supported media, planning functions, forecasting, channels, named integrations and deployment platforms.
Does ArcPlanner include a trial?
ArcPlanner lists a free plan, paid service beginning at $49 per month on an annual plan and a 14-day trial.
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