When looking for a content calendar tool it's easy to be overwhelmed by the options. It can feel like there are a million of them out there.
This structured list provides an overview of the most popular choices in the market.
For a more detailed description of the characteristics of these different types of tools, please check out our post on Editorial Calendar tool.
Dedicated content calendar tools
Plugins for popular content management systems
These are either small tools that become part of the CMS or they are external tools with a very deep bi-directional integration with the CMS:
WordPress
Drupal
Joomla
Integrated modules of publishing suites and content management systems
Depending on the industry you are in there are a number of industry-specific software suites. These tools typically try to address most if not all the publishing needs specific to this industry and in most cases the tools comprise a content calendar module.
News (digital)
News (print)
Magazines (print)
We are not aware of an editorial system for the magazine industry that contains a content calendar.
Content Marketing & Communications
Broadcast
Generic software
There is a wide range of task or project management tools available. Some of them offer adaptations or certain features that can be used as a content calendar:
