Instaseer vs Penguin ePulse
Both are in Social media management. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- Instaseer has a free plan; Penguin ePulse does not.
| Instaseer | Penguin ePulse | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan · from $9/mo | No public price |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Not stated by the vendor | Yes |
| Plans | Free ($0); Starter ($9/mo); Plus ($19/mo); Pro ($29/mo); Credit pack ($9 once for 1,000 credits; no subscription, credits do not expire) | Quote after a demo (Paid and quote-based after a demo; no public price) |
| Fees and pricing notes | $9 once for 1,000 credits; no subscription, credits do not expire | Paid and quote-based after a demo; no public price |
| Best for | Agencies | Agencies |
| Key features | Turns the visible public posts of an Instagram account into a source-linked report; Publishing patterns: format mix, posting rhythm, busiest weekday and typical gap; Standout posts ranked by the likes and comments the source provides; Lists creators an account credits, without confirming a paid partnership | Content planning with drafts, media and a calendar; Social inbox for conversations on connected accounts, including reputation management; Analytics and reporting by account and period; Market listening with source-linked findings: you set the question, sources and dates first |
| Checked on | 2026-10-12 | 2026-10-12 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
Instaseer
- Free sign-up with no card, covering the latest 25 posts, 3 checks a day
- One-time credit pack with no subscription, and unused credits do not expire
- No Instagram login needed, and every finding links to its original post
Trade-offs
- Instagram only, and it does not show private metrics such as reach, saves or demographics
- Free has no export or saved accounts
- Research is on demand: a subscription gives a credit allowance, not automatic monitoring
Penguin ePulse
- Interactive example workspace with illustrative data
- 24 industry workflows and guides on the public site
- 14-day free trial with no credit card, per the owner
Trade-offs
- No public prices: pricing is paid and quoted after a demo, with no free plan
- The public site does not list which social networks are supported
- The 14-day trial is not described on the public site