Best Editorial Calendar Software
13 editorial calendar software scored on 10 criteria — 8 built for small publishers, 13 built for mid-market, 9 built for enterprise.
Last verified Oct 19, 2026 · No vendor payments · How we score · What changed
Research by Vahe Arabian · Scored and edited by the SODP team
At a glance
- Benchmark Grid scores 13 editorial calendar software on 10 published criteria, last verified 19 Oct 2026.
- By publisher size: 8 are built for small publishers, 13 for mid-market and 9 for enterprise (a tool can serve more than one).
- The most heavily weighted criteria are Planning & scheduling views (14%), Editorial workflow & approvals (14%), Collaboration (12%).
- Scores range from 2.4 to 4.3 out of 5; 4 of 13 are rated Strong Choice or better.
- 28 publishers in our tracking use at least one of these tools.
- Scores combine capability (45%), publisher fit (40%) and cost of ownership (15%). Vendors cannot pay for inclusion or a position.
| Compare | Tool | Score | Best for | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best-in-Class 1 | ||||||
Airtable A flexible relational database and no-code platform for building AI-powered editorial workflows | 4.3 | Small, Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
| Strong Choice 3 | ||||||
Asana AI-powered work management platform orchestrating complex editorial workflows and multi-channel content campaigns | 4.0 | Small, Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
Kordiam Professional newsroom planning and editorial calendar platform for complex multi-channel workflows | 4.1 | Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
PublishPress Professional editorial, permission, and workflow management tools for WordPress content teams and digital publishers. | 3.8 | Small, Mid-market | ||||
| Fair Fit 1 | ||||||
MultiCollab Google Docs-style real-time collaboration and editorial commenting directly within the WordPress block editor | 3.5 | Small, Mid-market | ||||
| Limited 8 | ||||||
Bynder Content Workflow A collaborative content planning platform integrated with digital asset management | 2.4 | Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
ClearVoice A managed content marketing platform and talent network for scaling enterprise editorial workflows | 2.4 | Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
CoSchedule An AI-driven marketing calendar and content orchestration suite for agile editorial teams | 2.8 | Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
Google Docs / Sheets Versatile cloud-based suite for collaborative content creation and data management with integrated AI assistance | 2.4 | Small, Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
Lytho Marketing compliance and creative operations platform combining DAM, creative workflow, reviews and planning | 2.9 | Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
Monday.com A versatile AI-powered Work OS for centralizing editorial workflows and cross-team project management | 3.0 | Small, Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
StoryChief A centralized platform to plan, create, and distribute content across multiple channels with AI-driven optimization. | 3.1 | Small, Mid-market | ||||
Trello A visual project management tool that helps teams organize tasks, collaborate on projects, and boost productivity. | 2.9 | Small, Mid-market | ||||
| Compare | Tool | Score | Best for | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best-in-Class 1 | ||||||
Airtable A flexible relational database and no-code platform for building AI-powered editorial workflows | 4.3 | Small, Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
| Strong Choice 2 | ||||||
Asana AI-powered work management platform orchestrating complex editorial workflows and multi-channel content campaigns | 4.0 | Small, Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
PublishPress Professional editorial, permission, and workflow management tools for WordPress content teams and digital publishers. | 3.8 | Small, Mid-market | ||||
| Fair Fit 1 | ||||||
MultiCollab Google Docs-style real-time collaboration and editorial commenting directly within the WordPress block editor | 3.5 | Small, Mid-market | ||||
| Limited 4 | ||||||
Google Docs / Sheets Versatile cloud-based suite for collaborative content creation and data management with integrated AI assistance | 2.4 | Small, Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
Monday.com A versatile AI-powered Work OS for centralizing editorial workflows and cross-team project management | 3.0 | Small, Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
StoryChief A centralized platform to plan, create, and distribute content across multiple channels with AI-driven optimization. | 3.1 | Small, Mid-market | ||||
Trello A visual project management tool that helps teams organize tasks, collaborate on projects, and boost productivity. | 2.9 | Small, Mid-market | ||||
| Compare | Tool | Score | Best for | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best-in-Class 1 | ||||||
Airtable A flexible relational database and no-code platform for building AI-powered editorial workflows | 4.3 | Small, Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
| Strong Choice 3 | ||||||
Asana AI-powered work management platform orchestrating complex editorial workflows and multi-channel content campaigns | 4.0 | Small, Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
Kordiam Professional newsroom planning and editorial calendar platform for complex multi-channel workflows | 4.1 | Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
PublishPress Professional editorial, permission, and workflow management tools for WordPress content teams and digital publishers. | 3.8 | Small, Mid-market | ||||
| Fair Fit 1 | ||||||
MultiCollab Google Docs-style real-time collaboration and editorial commenting directly within the WordPress block editor | 3.5 | Small, Mid-market | ||||
| Limited 8 | ||||||
Bynder Content Workflow A collaborative content planning platform integrated with digital asset management | 2.4 | Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
ClearVoice A managed content marketing platform and talent network for scaling enterprise editorial workflows | 2.4 | Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
CoSchedule An AI-driven marketing calendar and content orchestration suite for agile editorial teams | 2.8 | Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
Google Docs / Sheets Versatile cloud-based suite for collaborative content creation and data management with integrated AI assistance | 2.4 | Small, Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
Lytho Marketing compliance and creative operations platform combining DAM, creative workflow, reviews and planning | 2.9 | Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
Monday.com A versatile AI-powered Work OS for centralizing editorial workflows and cross-team project management | 3.0 | Small, Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
StoryChief A centralized platform to plan, create, and distribute content across multiple channels with AI-driven optimization. | 3.1 | Small, Mid-market | ||||
Trello A visual project management tool that helps teams organize tasks, collaborate on projects, and boost productivity. | 2.9 | Small, Mid-market | ||||
| Compare | Tool | Score | Best for | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best-in-Class 1 | ||||||
Airtable A flexible relational database and no-code platform for building AI-powered editorial workflows | 4.3 | Small, Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
| Strong Choice 2 | ||||||
Asana AI-powered work management platform orchestrating complex editorial workflows and multi-channel content campaigns | 4.0 | Small, Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
Kordiam Professional newsroom planning and editorial calendar platform for complex multi-channel workflows | 4.1 | Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
| Limited 6 | ||||||
Bynder Content Workflow A collaborative content planning platform integrated with digital asset management | 2.4 | Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
ClearVoice A managed content marketing platform and talent network for scaling enterprise editorial workflows | 2.4 | Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
CoSchedule An AI-driven marketing calendar and content orchestration suite for agile editorial teams | 2.8 | Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
Google Docs / Sheets Versatile cloud-based suite for collaborative content creation and data management with integrated AI assistance | 2.4 | Small, Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
Lytho Marketing compliance and creative operations platform combining DAM, creative workflow, reviews and planning | 2.9 | Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
Monday.com A versatile AI-powered Work OS for centralizing editorial workflows and cross-team project management | 3.0 | Small, Mid-market, Enterprise | ||||
Who uses these tools
28 publishers where we found evidence that at least one of these tools is live. Select a tool to see who runs it.
How we know: we read each publisher's ads.txt file (the public list of companies allowed to sell its ad space), load its homepage and record the vendor scripts it actually runs, and log press releases, vendor case studies and editorial research that name the publisher. Articles that mention a tool never count. A publisher found in two independent sources is confirmed; one source is marked single source.
| Tool | Publishers found | Small | Mid-market | Enterprise | How found |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | Published | |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | Published | |
5 | – | 3 | 2 | Published | |
3 | – | – | 3 | Published | |
2 | – | – | 2 | Published | |
2 | 1 | – | 1 | Published | |
2 | 1 | – | 1 | Published | |
1 | 1 | – | – | Published | |
1 | 1 | – | – | Published |
Resold inventory (ads.txt reseller lines) is not counted. 15 publishers are seen in one source only and not yet confirmed by a second.
Publishers using these tools · 28
- Handelsblatt Media GroupEnterprise · NewsKordiam
- HearstEnterprise · NewsAirtable
- HuluEnterprise · Arts & EntertainmentMonday.com
- NetflixEnterprise · Arts & EntertainmentAirtable
- Neue Zürcher ZeitungEnterprise · NewsKordiam
- Roularta Media GroupEnterprise · NewsStoryChief
- TimeEnterprise · NewsAirtable, Lytho
- USA TodayEnterprise · NewsAsana
- BOOM! StudiosMid-market · Arts & EntertainmentAsana
- DPG MediaMid-market · NewsAirtable
- Erdee Media GroepMid-market · Religion & SpiritualityKordiam
- The 19thSmall · Law, Gov't & PoliticsPublishPress
By publisher size
- Small
- 6 (21%)
- Mid-market
- 6 (21%)
- Enterprise
- 16 (57%)
By vertical
- News
- 14 (50%)
- Arts & Entertainment
- 4 (14%)
- Tech & Computing
- 3 (11%)
- Business
- 2 (7%)
- Style & Fashion
- 2 (7%)
- Religion & Spirituality
- 1 (4%)
- Other verticals
- 2
What publishers say
555 public posts, reviews and articles about 14 of these tools. Updated 2026-10-11.
42% positive · 44% neutral · 14% negative
Praised for
- ease of use74 mentions
- publishing workflow71 mentions
- integrations52 mentions
- standout features50 mentions
- AI features21 mentions
Criticised for
- ease of use44 mentions
- missing features30 mentions
- switching away20 mentions
- performance19 mentions
- pricing18 mentions
Sentiment by tool
Tools with at least 10 mentions, A to Z. Select a tool to read what people actually wrote.
Summary. Based on 555 community signals across 14 editorial calendar software platforms, users express a generally neutral sentiment toward these tools, with positive feedback outweighing negative experiences. The discourse frequently highlights satisfaction with user experience, publishing workflows, and integration quality, while common criticisms center on interface frustrations and perceived gaps in feature sets. Evidence aggregated from various industry forums and review platforms indicates a consistent focus on functionality and usability, though interest in emerging AI features and clarity regarding pricing remains relatively limited.
Sources: Reddit 284 · G2 76 · blogs 50 · X 49 · Hacker News 28 · YouTube 20 · trade press 16 · Capterra 13 · podcasts 12 · Product Hunt 5 · Bluesky 2. Summary written by AI from these posts.
Popular comparisons
The head-to-heads publishers look at most in this benchmark — ranked by interest, not by score.
Problems publishers raise here
The complaints we hear most about tools in this benchmark, with the publisher evidence behind each.
How we scored this category
Every tool in Editorial Calendar Software is scored 1 to 5 on the 10 criteria below. The weighted result is the capability score, which makes up 45% of the overall score. Publisher fit (40%) and cost of ownership (15%) make up the rest.
| Criterion | Weight | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Planning & scheduling views | 14% | Calendar, board and timeline views for planning stories and campaigns. |
| Editorial workflow & approvals | 14% | Status stages, approvals and deadlines built for editorial teams. |
| Collaboration | 12% | Assignments, comments, mentions and notifications. |
| CMS & publishing integrations | 12% | Connections to CMS, social scheduling and newsletter tools. |
| Multi-channel planning | 10% | Plans web, social, newsletter and print in one place. |
| Custom fields & templates | 10% | Custom fields, story templates and saved views. |
| Performance tracking | 8% | Shows how published pieces performed inside the plan. |
| Usability | 8% | How quickly a newsroom can adopt it day to day. |
| Permissions & security | 6% | Roles, permissions and security certifications. |
| Implementation & support | 6% | Onboarding help and support availability. |
Frequently asked questions
How does Benchmark Grid score editorial calendar software?
Each tool is scored 1 to 5 on 10 criteria. The heaviest are planning & scheduling views (14%), editorial workflow & approvals (14%) and collaboration (12%). The weighted result is the capability score, which makes up 45% of the overall score; publisher fit makes up 40% and cost of ownership 15%. Vendors cannot pay for a score or a position.
Which editorial calendar software options score highest for small and local publishers?
Among tools built for small and local publishers, the highest scored are Airtable (4.3/5), Asana (4.0/5) and PublishPress (3.8/5). Scores update as tools are re-reviewed; the table on this page is always current.
Which editorial calendar software options score highest for mid-market publishers?
Among tools built for mid-market publishers, the highest scored are Airtable (4.3/5), Kordiam (4.1/5) and Asana (4.0/5). Scores update as tools are re-reviewed; the table on this page is always current.
Which editorial calendar software options score highest for enterprise publishers?
Among tools built for enterprise publishers, the highest scored are Airtable (4.3/5), Kordiam (4.1/5) and Asana (4.0/5). Scores update as tools are re-reviewed; the table on this page is always current.
What should I check before choosing a tool from this list?
Start with the criteria that carry the most weight. Planning & scheduling views: Calendar, board and timeline views for planning stories and campaigns. Editorial workflow & approvals: Status stages, approvals and deadlines built for editorial teams. Collaboration: Assignments, comments, mentions and notifications. Then ask each vendor for two publisher references at your size and a written first-year cost including implementation.
Do vendors pay to be listed or ranked?
No. Scores come from our editorial review of each product's documentation, demos and public evidence. Vendors can claim a listing or request a re-review, but nothing they buy changes a score or a position.
Changelog
This benchmark is maintained by the SODP editorial team and updated regularly.
Oct 2026 — Page redesigned: tools grouped by publisher size, criteria and weights shown on the page, and evidence sources named on every tool. No score changed because of the redesign (Editorial team)
Oct 2026 — Re-researched 6 criterion scores (across 3 tools) that had no evidence on file; overall scores: 1 went up. Criteria with no public evidence now say so on the tool page and stay at the neutral 2.5 (Editorial team)
Sep 2026 — Criteria rewritten for 2026: 10 criteria, each with a published definition of what we check (Editorial team)
Jul 2026 — Overall score reweighted to 45% capability, 40% publisher fit and 15% cost of ownership (was 40 / 35 / 25) (Editorial team)
May 2026 — Overall score split into three published parts: capability, publisher fit and total cost of ownership (Editorial team)
Apr 2026 — Started tracking which publishers use each tool, from public signals such as ads.txt files and page code (Editorial team)
Mar 2026 — Competitive differentiators, pricing references and publisher-size fit added for every tool (Editorial team)
Mar 2026 — Scoring criteria reviewed and weights set for 2026 publisher priorities (Editorial team)
Mar 2026 — Platform list reviewed against current product offerings (Editorial team)
Mar 2026 — Benchmark published with 14 tools scored (Editorial team)
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