Managed Social Media vs DIY Tools

SocialFly is a done-for-you service. Compare the work your business receives—not just access to another publishing dashboard.

Three Ways to Manage Social Media

The right choice depends on whether you need software, staffing, or a complete managed service.

SocialFly Managed Service

A professional team plans, creates, schedules, publishes, and reports for you.

DIY Scheduling Software

Your business still supplies the strategy, creative work, approvals, publishing decisions, and optimization.

In-House Coordinator

A staff member manages social media alongside payroll, training, software, and creative-production costs.

What Is Actually Included?

DIY tools can help publish content, but the strategy and production work still belong to your team.

ResponsibilitySocialFlyDIY SoftwareIn-House
Social strategy and content calendar
Graphics, captions, and short-form creative
Platform-specific scheduling and publishingTool only
Client review and approval workflowTool onlyVaries
Performance analytics and reportingTool only
Paid-ad managementVaries
Market-specific competitor analysisVaries
Dedicated management team

Current SocialFly Plans

Transparent monthly management pricing. Advertising spend is separate.

Starter Social

$799/month

12 posts per month

Facebook and Instagram

Growth Social

$1,199/month

24 posts per month

Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok

Authority Social

$1,699/month

50–75 posts per month

Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube

Let SocialFly Handle the Work

Start with a free audit or review the managed-service plans.