If reporting is half your job, Metricool fits. If publishing is the whole job, a focused tool is simpler.
Analytics versus distribution
Metricool is known for its analytics and reporting alongside a content planner. It is popular with social media managers who report to clients.
Zedgad does not include analytics. It handles getting content out, from the dashboard or automatically from your site or app, and logs every publish result.
Pricing
Metricool is priced by number of brands, with a free plan for 1 brand and paid plans from $25 a month.
Zedgad is priced by number of projects, from $9 a month for 1 project to $99 for unlimited, with unlimited posts. X publishing is an add-on.
Which one to choose
Choose Metricool if you need built-in analytics, client reports, or competitor tracking.
Choose zedgad if you need content to publish automatically from WordPress or your own app, or you want a lower price for publishing only.
Key takeaway
Metricool is for publishing plus reporting; zedgad is for publishing plus automation.