Why teams switch from HeyOrca to SocialPatra
SocialPatra is a HeyOrca alternative with per-account pricing, an API and an MCP server, and publishing to blogs and chat platforms as well as social networks.
Free plan, no charge 18 live platforms Approvals, API and MCP
SocialPatra vs HeyOrca at a glance
| Feature | SocialPatra | HeyOrca |
|---|---|---|
| Price unit | A price per calendar each month, with 10 social profiles in it | |
| Platforms | 8 networks | |
| API access | Not listed on its pricing page | |
| MCP server | Not listed on its pricing page | |
| Bulk scheduling from CSV | Not listed on its pricing page |
HeyOrca details checked October 2026.
Where SocialPatra wins
HeyOrca prices a calendar with a fixed number of social profiles. SocialPatra gives each client a workspace and lets you add accounts one at a time, with approvals and automation inside it.
Blogs and developer sites
Publish to WordPress, Medium, Dev.to and Hashnode as well as social networks.
- WordPress
- Medium
- Dev.to
- Hashnode
Add accounts one at a time
Add accounts one at a time rather than buy a calendar with a fixed number of profiles.
An API and an MCP server
An API and an MCP server on a paid plan.
Communities and chat
Post to Reddit, Discord, Slack and Telegram.
- Discord
- Slack
- Telegram
Test SocialPatra next to HeyOrca. The Free plan costs nothing.
Blogs, developer sites and communities, not only social networks
SocialPatra covers the main networks and also publishes to Reddit, Tumblr, Medium, Dev.to, Hashnode, WordPress, Discord, Slack and Telegram.
One calendar, one approval flow and one API for all of them.
Social networks
- X
- Threads
- Bluesky
- Mastodon
- YouTube
Blogs, developer sites and communities
- Tumblr
- Medium
- Dev.to
- Hashnode
- WordPress
- Discord
- Slack
- Telegram
Per-account pricing instead of a calendar
HeyOrca prices a calendar. Basic is $59 a month and Pro is $149 a month, each with 10 social profiles. The page says “per calendar” in some places and “per workspace” in others, so check the unit on HeyOrca’s page before you compare.
SocialPatra prices a plan as a base amount per month, and each extra account and each extra team member adds a smaller fee. Worked example, monthly list prices as of October 2026: 10 accounts on SocialPatra Professional cost $33 a month, against $59 a month for a HeyOrca Basic calendar with 10 social profiles. Totals leave out SocialPatra’s per-member fee.
To price your own setup, use the SocialPatra pricing page.
How to try SocialPatra alongside HeyOrca
Start on the Free plan
Create an account. The Free plan costs nothing, so you can keep HeyOrca running while you test.
Connect an account
Connect the account you post to most.
Schedule a few posts
Schedule posts and compare how the workflow feels against your current tool.
Check the price for your account count
Open the pricing page, enter your number of accounts and members, and compare the total with what you pay today.
Questions, answered
Is SocialPatra a good HeyOrca alternative?
Yes. SocialPatra prices per account instead of per calendar, includes an API and MCP server on paid plans, and publishes to 18 live platforms including blogs and chat platforms.
How does HeyOrca charge?
By calendar. Basic is $59 and Pro is $149 a month per calendar, each with 10 social profiles. Check the unit on HeyOrca’s page, which also says “per workspace” in places. SocialPatra charges a base price plus a small fee for each extra account and member.
Does SocialPatra have approvals?
Yes. Posts can be sent for review and approved, rejected or returned with changes requested before they go out.
Run SocialPatra next to HeyOrca this week.
Start on the Free plan, connect one account and schedule a few posts.