Best Editorial Calendar Software
MultiCollab alternatives
8 tools scored in the same category. 4 score higher than MultiCollab's 3.5/5.
Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.
Before you switch — what MultiCollab does well
- Real-time co-editing within WordPress block editor
- Inline comments and suggestions similar to Google Docs
- No external tool required for editorial collaboration
And where it was marked down
- WordPress-only
- Not a full editorial calendar — collaboration only, no scheduling
- Requires WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg)
A flexible relational database and no-code platform for building AI-powered editorial workflows
Scores 0.8 higher than MultiCollab
Professional newsroom planning and editorial calendar platform for complex multi-channel workflows
Scores 0.7 higher than MultiCollab
AI-powered work management platform orchestrating complex editorial workflows and multi-channel content campaigns
Scores 0.5 higher than MultiCollab
Professional editorial, permission, and workflow management tools for WordPress content teams and digital publishers.
Scores 0.3 higher than MultiCollab
A centralized platform to plan, create, and distribute content across multiple channels with AI-driven optimization.
Scores 0.5 lower than MultiCollab
A versatile AI-powered Work OS for centralizing editorial workflows and cross-team project management
Scores 0.5 lower than MultiCollab
Unified creative operations platform for managing digital assets and complex editorial workflows
Scores 0.5 lower than MultiCollab
A visual project management tool that helps teams organize tasks, collaborate on projects, and boost productivity. (Now: Acquired by Atlassian in 2017; it continues to operate under the Trello brand name as part of the Atlassian suite.)
Scores 0.6 lower than MultiCollab
Common questions
What is the best alternative to MultiCollab?
On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Airtable is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Editorial Calendar Software at 4.3/5, against MultiCollab at 3.5/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.
Why would a publisher move away from MultiCollab?
Our editors flagged: WordPress-only; Not a full editorial calendar — collaboration only, no scheduling; Requires WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg). Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run MultiCollab successfully despite them.
Are these alternatives ranked by paid placement?
No. Every tool here is ranked by a composite score set by SODP's editorial team across 12 criteria. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, for a score, or for a position on this page.
