Marketing·Standings

Compare Social Media Schedulers

Social media schedulers help plan and publish posts across social accounts. This board compares supported networks, posting limits, account limits, approval workflows, analytics and bulk scheduling.

Use the signal score out of 10 as a quick comparison, then check the API, open-source and free-tier marks against your needs. A free plan and a free trial are different ways to try a tool.

  • 26 platforms
  • 2 with a public API on this page
  • 13 with a free tier
  • Checked 28 Sept 2026
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    Bufferbuffer.com

    Social scheduler with web, mobile, browser extension and API; free tier and paid plans from $5/mo.

    7.5 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $5/mo
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    Zoho Socialzoho.com

    Web and mobile scheduler with a free plan, 12 social accounts and 15-day trial.

    7.4 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    CoSchedulecoschedule.com

    Freemium social calendar on web, mobile and browser extension; paid plans start at $29/mo.

    7.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $29/mo
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    Metricoolmetricool.com

    Freemium scheduler with web, mobile, browser extension and API access; paid plans from $20/mo.

    7.2 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $240/yr
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    Agorapulseagorapulse.com

    Freemium mobile scheduler supporting Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X and many other networks.

    7.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $99/mo
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    Planableplanable.io

    Freemium web and mobile scheduler with API access; paid plans start at $33/mo.

    7.0 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $390/yr
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    Laterlater.com

    Web and mobile scheduler for eight social networks, with free access and paid plans from $18.75/mo.

    6.9 APIOpenFree From $225/yr
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    Sprout Socialsproutsocial.com

    Paid scheduler on iOS and Android for 10 networks, including Pinterest, YouTube and Threads; from $79/user/mo.

    6.8 APIOpenFree From $79/mo
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    SocialBeesocialbee.com

    SocialBee is an AI-powered social-media management service for creating, scheduling, publishing, collaborating, engaging and tracking results from one…

    6.8 APIOpenFree From $29/mo
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    SocialPilotsocialpilot.co

    Paid scheduler with web, mobile, extension and API access for major social networks; 14-day trial.

    6.8 APIOpenFree From $25/mo
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    Hootsuitehootsuite.com

    Paid web tool for scheduling across 11 networks, including YouTube, Threads and WhatsApp; $99/user/mo.

    6.7 APIOpenFree From $99/mo
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    OneUponeupapp.io

    Paid web and mobile scheduler with API and extension access; plans from $15/mo and a 7-day trial.

    6.7 APIOpenFree From $180/yr
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    Loomlyloomly.com

    Paid web and mobile scheduler with a 7-day trial; plans start at $49/mo.

    6.7 APIOpenFree From $49/mo
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    Postizpostiz.com

    Scheduler for web, mobile and self-hosted use, with an API, approval workflows and plans from $29/mo.

    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $23/mo
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    Hopper HQ Hashtag Generatorhopperhq.com

    A free Instagram hashtag generator that suggests tags from a post description.

    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $16/mo
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    Publerpubler.com

    Freemium web and mobile scheduler supporting social, WordPress, Telegram and Mastodon; from $5/mo.

    6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $5/mo
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    PostNextpostnext.io

    A scheduler with a visual calendar, AI tools, and posting to seven social channels.

    6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from €4/mo
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    Emplifiemplifi.io

    Paid web and mobile scheduler with API access and approval workflows.

    6.1 APIOpenFree From $1,249/mo
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    Planolyplanoly.com

    A web and mobile scheduler for social posts, with a free plan and one social account.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $16/mo
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    LateWizlatewiz.com

    A free tool for planning posts across 13 networks, with an auto-queue and a calendar view.

    6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Tailwindtailwindapp.com
    5.9 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $29.99/mo
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    Kontentinokontentino.com

    Paid web and mobile scheduler for nine networks, including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn; from $59/mo.

    5.5 APIOpenFree From $59/mo
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    Nuelinknuelink.com

    Paid scheduler for 12 networks, with an inbox, 10 accounts and up to 365 scheduled posts; from $18/mo.

    5.5 APIOpenFree From $18/mo
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    Sprinklr Employee Advocacysprinklr.com

    An employee advocacy tool with advanced analytics for web and mobile.

    5.4 APIOpenFree —
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    Sendiblesendible.com

    Paid web scheduler for social networks, Google Business, WordPress and more; from $35/mo.

    5.3 APIOpenFree From $35/mo

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How to choose

Check the networks you use

Compare supported networks with the accounts you already manage. A scheduler may not support every network you need, so confirm the details on the maker’s site before choosing.

Match limits to your posting needs

Compare posts per month and social account limits with your planned workload. Bulk scheduling can help when you want to prepare posts in batches.

Consider how approvals work

If posts need review before they go live, check whether the scheduler offers approval workflows and whether they fit the way your team works.

Look at analytics and reports

Compare the analytics and reports offered by a plan, and make sure they cover the information you need to review your social activity.

Separate free plans from trials

A free plan can remain available after a trial period, while a free trial is temporary. Check what features and limits apply before you rely on either option.

Check access and connections

The platform marks show whether a tool is available on web, iOS, Android, as an extension, through an API or for self-hosting. An API is a way for software to connect to another service; check its details if you need that connection.

Questions

What should I compare in a social media scheduler?

Check supported networks, posts per month, social account limits, approval workflows, analytics and bulk scheduling. Match these details to your accounts and posting routine.

Is a free plan the same as a free trial?

No. A free plan may remain available, while a free trial is temporary. Check the plan terms and limits before signing up.

What does the API mark mean?

It indicates API availability. An API lets software connect to a service; check the maker’s details to see whether it supports the connection you need.

What does the signal score measure?

It summarizes maker-published information about usage, public API availability, documentation, open-source code and a free tier. It is a comparison aid, not a measure of fit.

How can I tell whether a scheduler works on my device?

Check its platform marks for web, iOS, Android, extension, API or self-hosted access, then confirm the details with the maker.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure