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At a Glance
Lately
Lately
Star Rating
(15)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Later Social
Later Social
Star Rating
(359)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$25.00 1 Social Set & User Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Later Social has a stronger overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score. Users appreciate its easy-to-understand scheduling platform and robust analytics, which help streamline their social media management tasks.
  • Users say that Lately excels in generating posts quickly from existing content, allowing them to schedule hundreds of social media posts in just a few hours. This feature is particularly beneficial for those looking to maximize their content reach efficiently.
  • Reviewers mention that Later Social's visual scheduling capabilities are a standout feature, enabling users to coordinate their content sharing effectively across multiple channels. This multi-channel support is a significant advantage for businesses managing various social accounts.
  • According to verified reviews, Lately is praised for its user-friendliness and the insightful analytics it provides, helping users determine the best times to post. This focus on usability makes it a great choice for small businesses looking to enhance their social media presence.
  • Users highlight that Later Social's content search option and the ability to share posts externally for review simplify collaboration among team members, making it a preferred choice for those managing social media for multiple businesses.
  • Reviewers note that while Lately has a high quality of support, Later Social's overall support experience is slightly less favorable, indicating that users may find more consistent assistance with Lately when facing challenges.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Lately
No pricing available
Later Social
Starter
$25.00
1 Social Set & User Per Month
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Free Trial
Lately
No trial information available
Later Social
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
11
8.6
240
Ease of Use
8.8
12
9.1
235
Ease of Setup
9.7
6
9.2
106
Ease of Admin
9.7
6
9.3
84
Quality of Support
9.4
11
8.8
169
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
6
9.0
75
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
11
8.6
218
Features by Category
Social Media AnalyticsHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
Not enough data
7.9
95
Social Analytics
Not enough data
8.2
55
Not enough data
8.8
74
Not enough data
9.0
82
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.7
25
Reports & Dashboards
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
8.6
59
Not enough data
8.9
68
Not enough data
8.0
26
Agentic AI - Social Media Analytics
Not enough data
5.7
9
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
6.7
9
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
6.7
9
Social Media ManagementHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
Not enough data
7.7
169
Content & Collaboration
Not enough data
9.3
141
Not enough data
9.0
142
Feature Not Available
7.7
86
Not enough data
7.3
45
Not enough data
8.6
102
Not enough data
7.6
62
Social Management
Not enough data
8.2
134
Not enough data
9.1
155
Not enough data
8.1
56
Not enough data
8.4
130
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
59
Not enough data
8.0
29
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
Not enough data
6.7
24
Not enough data
6.9
24
Not enough data
6.7
24
Not enough data
6.9
23
Not enough data
6.9
24
Not enough data
6.7
24
Not enough data
6.7
24
Social Media Listening ToolsHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring & Listening
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Social Media Listening Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management & Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Social Commerce PlatformsHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
Not enough data
9.0
13
Content
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
8.9
9
Engagement
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Social Shopping
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.8
10
Analytics
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
8.9
11
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Lately
Lately
Later Social
Later Social
Lately and Later Social are categorized as Social Media Management
Unique Categories
Lately
Lately has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Lately
Lately
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
80.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
13.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.7%
Later Social
Later Social
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
83.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
13.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Lately
Lately
Marketing and Advertising
20.0%
Management Consulting
20.0%
Retail
6.7%
Professional Training & Coaching
6.7%
Online Media
6.7%
Other
40.0%
Later Social
Later Social
Marketing and Advertising
16.5%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.6%
Retail
5.7%
Apparel & Fashion
4.5%
Photography
4.2%
Other
62.6%
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Discussions
Lately
Lately Discussions
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Lately has no discussions with answers
Later Social
Later Social Discussions
How to connect Facebook Page With the Instagram and enabling Auto Post on iNstagram and facebook
1 Comment
MD
Are you looking to connect your Facebook and Instagram to Later? I believe when you create an account, it connects to your social media accounts then. Here...Read more
Is later a good app?
1 Comment
Weronika  S.
WS
What is later software?
1 Comment
Joseph B.
JB
Later is a social media content management platform that can be used for multiple platforms but is specifically geared towards Instagram. Read more