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Kalen vs Refract

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Kalen compared with Refract
DetailKalen logo KalenRefract logo Refract
What it doesX assistant that integrates with Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor to research your niche, score AI-written posts and publish them on X Social media scheduler that writes native versions for every network
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingStarter $9/month or $90/year (100 credits per month); Pro $29/month or $290/year (700 credits per month); Ultra $49/month or $490/year (1,500 credits per month). A post costs 1 credit, 2 with a first reply or link. Unused credits last 3 months. All plans include 14 days free with 50 credits. Creator: $10/month or $120/year; Business: $24/month or $288/year; Agency: $49/month or $588/year; Agency Plus: $99/month or $1,188/year. All plans include 12 networks, API, MCP and webhooks. Additional AI credits: 250 for $5, 1,000 for $15, 5,000 for $60.
Key features
  • Daily niche research: top posts for keywords and X trends
  • Weekly analysis of reference account and own account performance
  • Post scoring from 0 to 100 using TypeSafe's Jev judgment model
  • Automatic rewrites up to 3 rounds for posts below pass mark
  • Schedule posts up to 3 weeks in advance
  • Optional first reply with link below each post
  • Credit-based pricing: 1 credit per post, 2 with reply or link
  • Unused credits last 3 months
  • Studio for images and video editing
  • API, webhooks and CLI for automation
What makes it different
  • Works inside your existing AI without a separate editor or new subscription
  • Runs no writing model; your AI writes, Kalen researches and scores
  • Nothing publishes without your explicit approval in chat
  • Scores posts against what works in your niche and your own best posts
  • Publishes through X's official API with optional first reply for links
  • Every network on every plan with no limits on scheduled posts
  • Full approval control before anything publishes
  • AI learns your voice and suggests content rules
  • Agency-grade white-label and client approval links
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)19 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)113
Citation Flow (Majestic)1719
Referring domains (Majestic)252

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