Smart Moderation alternative if you also need to publish and reply
Smart Moderation does one job on three networks: it watches comments and auto-hides the bad ones, from $79 a month on annual billing. AutoPoster AI suits you better if you want that plus scheduling, a DM inbox and AI replies in one plan.
Choose AutoPoster AI if
- You want moderation on the same bill as scheduling, AI captions and bulk posting.
- You want a DM inbox and comment-to-DM rules, which we did not find on its pages.
- You manage more than 3 profiles and don't want to pay per profile.
Stay with Smart Moderation if
- You only need Facebook, Instagram and YouTube moderation and want to pay for nothing else.
- You need Facebook ads or the Facebook Comments Plugin moderated.
- You want a documented moderation API and HubSpot blog comment support.
Smart Moderation in brief
Smart Moderation connects a profile, watches for illegal content, profanity, spam and trolls, and hides them. Its Instagram page says you don't need to maintain a keyword blacklist because the model reads meaning.
The limit is scope. Pricing is by profile, and the pages we read show no DMs, scheduling or analytics. Teams that outgrow a hide-the-spam tool tend to need those next.
Smart Moderation pricing
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed annually | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $99/mo | $79/mo | 1 profile, 1 user, unlimited comments. Annual price is per month |
| Pro | $249/mo | $199/mo | Up to 3 profiles, 1 user, unlimited comments. Annual price is per month |
| Enterprise | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | 4 or more profiles, multiple users. Custom price |
| Accounts | AutoPoster AI | Smart Moderation |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $12.5/mo (Professional) | $199/mo Pro covers up to 3 profiles |
| 5 | $12.5/mo (Professional) | Not confirmed Not confirmed. 4 or more profiles needs Enterprise at a custom price |
AutoPoster AI vs Smart Moderation
| Feature | AutoPoster AI | Smart Moderation |
|---|---|---|
| AI comment moderation | Business plan | Yes: machine learning, auto-hide within about a minute |
| Unified comment inbox | Brand plan | Partial: one dashboard to hide, delete, reply or block, comments only |
| API | Professional plan | Yes: public API docs, listed on every plan |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes: iOS app listed on every plan |
| Analytics and best-time heatmap | Brand plan | Not listed |
| AI replies from your knowledge base | Business plan | Not listed: manual replies in the dashboard; no AI drafts found |
| DM inbox | Brand plan | Not listed |
| Comment-to-DM rules (Facebook, Instagram) | Brand plan | Not listed |
| Multi-platform scheduling | Yes | Not listed |
| WhatsApp inbox, templates and broadcasts | Brand plan | Not listed |
"Not listed" means we did not find the feature on Smart Moderation's site on October 31, 2026. It may still exist or may ship later.
AutoPoster AI in practice
Where AutoPoster AI is stronger
More profiles for less
Business covers 30 accounts and 15 members at $48 a month, or $40 on annual billing. Smart Moderation lists 3 profiles on its $249 Pro plan.
Learn more →AI replies from a knowledge base
Business drafts replies from your own material. We found only manual replies in Smart Moderation's FAQ.
Learn more →DMs and WhatsApp
Brand adds a DM inbox, comment-to-DM rules on Facebook and Instagram, and WhatsApp broadcasts. Neither appears on its pages.
Learn more →Publishing as well
Schedule to 13 networks and use AI Studio for clips and subtitles from the same account.
Learn more →Where Smart Moderation is stronger
Unlimited comments
Every plan lists unlimited comments, so volume doesn't change the price. Our moderation is metered by credits.
Facebook ads and plugin comments
Plans list Facebook Ads, Instagram ads and the Facebook Comments Plugin. We don't moderate ad comments.
A focused moderation tool
It claims up to 96% accuracy and a setup under a minute. Those figures are the vendor's own, but the product does nothing else.
HubSpot and Hootsuite integrations
Its homepage shows HubSpot, Hootsuite and API integrations, which we don't match.
How to switch from Smart Moderation
- 1
Its FAQ doesn't cover data export or cancellation, so ask support for a record of your rules before leaving. The pricing page says you can change plans or cancel at any time.
- 2
Comments it hid stay hidden on the network, but check its FAQ note that native platform filters can stop comments reaching its dashboard, and review those settings.
- 3
Connect Facebook, Instagram and YouTube in AutoPoster AI, then run both tools side by side for a week before cancelling.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Smart Moderation cost?
Basic is $79 a month on annual billing or $99 monthly. Pro is $199 annual or $249 monthly. Enterprise is custom.
- Does it have a free trial?
Each plan has a Try Free Trial button and the FAQ says you can sign up free, but trial length isn't stated.
- Does it support TikTok or X?
We found Facebook, Instagram and YouTube only. Other logos on the homepage are integrations.
Other alternatives
Sources, checked on October 31, 2026
- https://www.smartmoderation.com/pricing
- https://www.smartmoderation.com
- https://www.smartmoderation.com/faq
- https://api.smartmoderation.com/v2.0/docs
Pricing and features change, so check Smart Moderation's site before buying. Smart Moderation is a trademark of its owner. AutoPoster AI is not affiliated with it.
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