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# Eclincher

> Eclincher is an AI-powered social media management platform that unifies publishing, engagement, brand monitoring, analytics, and local SEO in a single dashboard. Built for agencies, enterprises, and growing businesses managing multiple social channels at scale.

Eclincher was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. The platform supports 20+ social media channels and serves marketing agencies, enterprise teams, SMBs, franchises, and multi-location businesses. It is the only platform that combines social media management with AI automation and Agents, brand monitoring across web and social, and local SEO tools including Google Business Profile management, listings management and sync, and local SEO rank tracking and auditing — eliminating the need for multiple point solutions.

The platform is SOC 2, GDPR, and HIPAA compliant with enterprise security features including role-based access control, SSO, two-factor authentication, audit logs, and encrypted data storage. All support is provided by live humans via chat — no chatbots.

Eclincher offers a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants such as Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor to interact with Eclincher's social media management capabilities programmatically — making it one of the first social media platforms with native AI agent integration.

## Core Platform

- [Platform Overview](https://www.eclincher.com/social-media-management-tool): Complete feature overview of the all-in-one social media management platform including publishing, inbox, analytics, and monitoring tools
- [AI Social Media Agent](https://www.eclincher.com/ai-social-media-agent): Autonomous AI agent that generates monthly content plans, creates personalized posts, and publishes at optimal times across connected accounts
- [Publishing & Content Creation](https://www.eclincher.com/social-media-publishing-tool): AI-powered content creation with text generation, image generation, best-time-to-post optimization, and visual content calendar
- [Smart Scheduling & Queues](https://www.eclincher.com/social-media-scheduler): Automated queue system with drag-and-drop calendar, bulk scheduling, content recycling, and evergreen post automation
- [Unified Social Inbox](https://www.eclincher.com/social-media-inbox): Single inbox consolidating messages, comments, reviews, and mentions from 20+ channels with AI sentiment analysis and AI auto-reply agent
- [Analytics & Reporting](https://www.eclincher.com/social-media-analytics-reporting-tool): Cross-channel performance analytics with drag-and-drop custom report builder, competitor benchmarking, and automated scheduled report delivery
- [Brand Monitoring](https://www.eclincher.com/brand-monitoring-tool): Real-time brand mention tracking across social media, news sites, blogs, and forums with sentiment analysis, trend detection, and alert notifications
- [Social Listening](https://www.eclincher.com/social-listening-tool): Conversation and topic analysis across social channels for trend identification, audience sentiment tracking, and competitive intelligence
- [Local SEO Tools](https://www.eclincher.com/local-seo-tool): Multi-location business listings management, Google Business Profile optimization, local rank tracking, and directory sync across 50+ listing sites
- [Review Management](https://www.eclincher.com/review-management-tool): Centralized review monitoring and response across Google, Facebook, Yelp, and other review platforms with AI-assisted reply suggestions
- [Link in Bio](https://www.eclincher.com/link-in-bio): Branded landing page builder for social media profiles with customizable design, link tracking, and traffic analytics

## Supported Channels

Eclincher supports publishing, scheduling, inbox management, and analytics for: Facebook Pages, Facebook Groups, Instagram Feed, Instagram Stories, Instagram Reels, LinkedIn Profiles, LinkedIn Company Pages, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, YouTube, Google Business Profile, Pinterest, Threads, and Bluesky.

## Pricing & Plans

- [Pricing](https://www.eclincher.com/pricing): Three plans — Standard ($149/month, up to 2 users and 20 social profiles), Professional ($349/month, up to 10 users and 40 social profiles, AI auto-reply, add--ons: brand monitoring, local SEO), and Enterprise (custom pricing). No annual contracts required. 14-day free trial available. Local SEO automation add-on at $300/month.

## Integrations & Developer Access

- [MCP Server Integration](https://www.eclincher.com/mcp): Model Context Protocol server enabling AI assistants and agents to manage social media accounts, create posts, and retrieve analytics programmatically via Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible tools
- [Integrations](https://www.eclincher.com/integrations): 30+ native integrations including Canva, Google Drive, Dropbox, Salesforce, HubSpot, Zendesk, Shopify, WordPress, Slack, and AI providers (OpenAI, Grok)

## Solutions by Team

- [For Marketing Agencies](https://www.eclincher.com/agencies): Multi-client management with white-label reporting, client-specific dashboards, approval workflows, and team collaboration tools
- [For Enterprises](https://www.eclincher.com/enterprise): Enterprise-grade security, multi-location brand monitoring, SSO, advanced compliance controls, dedicated account management, and custom onboarding
- [For Small & Medium Businesses](https://www.eclincher.com/small-medium-businesses): Affordable all-in-one platform for growing teams that need publishing, inbox management, analytics, and local SEO without multiple subscriptions

## Guides & Resources

- [Blog](https://www.eclincher.com/articles): Weekly in-depth guides covering social media strategy, AI automation, platform comparisons, review management, local SEO, and industry benchmarks
- [Social Media Management Tools Guide](https://www.eclincher.com/articles/top-10-social-media-management-tools-for-2025-thatll-save-you-hours): Detailed comparison of leading social media management platforms with feature analysis and pricing breakdowns
- [Social Media Automation Guide](https://www.eclincher.com/articles/10-best-social-media-automation-tools-for-2026): Expert comparison of automation tools with use cases for agencies, enterprises, and small businesses
- [Community Management Tools](https://www.eclincher.com/articles/top-5-community-management-tools-for-social-media-in-2026): Comparison of unified inbox and engagement platforms for social media teams
- [Social Media Monitoring Guide](https://www.eclincher.com/articles/10-best-social-media-monitoring-tools-for-2026-features-and-pricing): Detailed review of brand monitoring and social listening platforms with pricing analysis
- [Social Media Scheduling Guide](https://www.eclincher.com/articles/12-best-social-media-schedulers-in-2026-features-and-pricing): Feature-by-feature breakdown of scheduling platforms across price points
- [Social Media Automation Platforms Review](https://www.eclincher.com/articles/best-social-media-automation-platforms-2026-expert-review): Expert assessment of automation platforms including AI capabilities and enterprise readiness

## Optional

- [About Eclincher](https://www.eclincher.com/about): Company background, team information, and mission
- [Contact & Support](https://www.eclincher.com/contact): Live human support via chat, email, and scheduled demos
- [Book a Demo](https://www.eclincher.com/demo): Personalized platform walkthrough with a product specialist
- [Help Center](https://www.eclincher.com/help): Product documentation, tutorials, and frequently asked questions

## About

- **Type**: SaaS Platform (WebApplication)
- **Category**: Social Media Management, Brand Monitoring, Social Listening, Local SEO, AI Content Automation
- **Founded**: 2012
- **Headquarters**: Sunnyvale, California, USA
- **Website**: https://www.eclincher.com
- **Audience**: Marketing agencies, enterprise marketing teams, SMBs, franchises, multi-location businesses
- **Channels Supported**: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, YouTube, Google Business Profile, Pinterest, Threads, Bluesky
- **AI Capabilities**: AI content writer, AI image generator, AI auto-reply agent, AI social media agent, sentiment analysis
- **Security & Compliance**: SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO certified, SSO, 2FA, RBAC, audit logs
- **Support**: Live human support via chat — no bots
- **Pricing**: Starting at $149/month with 14-day free trial, no annual contract required
- **MCP Server**: Available for AI assistant integration
- **Last Updated**: 2026-04