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Best Social Media Scheduler

The best social media management scheduler is the one that fits how you post.

What's the best social media scheduler? Here's every one of them in a single place: what each really costs, the networks it posts to, the free plans worth keeping, and the head-to-head comparisons people actually weigh up, so you can work out which one fits the way you post.

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Every social media scheduler

Every tool we cover.

  1. 1
    BufferFree plan·Solo creators
    From $5
    Networks 11
  2. 2
    LaterFree plan·Instagram-first creators and brands
    From $18.75
    Networks 8
  3. 3
    HootsuiteNo free plan·Small teams that need listening and reporting in one place
    From $99
    Networks 9
  4. 4
    Maeve SocialNo free plan·Teams and agencies that approve posts before they go out
    From $20
    Networks 8
  5. 5
    RellaNo free plan·Social media managers
    From $24
    Networks 8
  6. 6
    Sprout SocialNo free plan·Businesses running social as a core function
    From $79
    Networks 11
  7. 7
    LoomlyNo free plan·Teams and agencies that need approval rounds and client sign-off
    From $49
    Networks 10
  8. 8
    SocialBeeNo free plan·Solopreneurs and small businesses who want a recycling content queue
    From $29
    Networks 12
  9. 9
    MetricoolFree plan·Analytics-led marketers who want organic and paid in one report
    From $20
    Networks 12
  10. 10
    PublerFree plan·Power users posting to many networks at once
    From $4
    Networks 13
  11. 11
    PlanableFree plan·Agencies and teams that need client sign-off before posting
    From $33
    Networks 9
  12. 12
    AgorapulseFree plan·Teams that spend more time on engagement than on posting
    From $79
    Networks 10
  13. 13
    SendibleNo free plan·Agencies and freelancers managing social for multiple clients
    From $25
    Networks 11
  14. 14
    SocialPilotNo free plan·Agencies and SMBs who want broad coverage and client reporting on a budget
    From $17
    Networks 10
  15. 15
    Vista SocialNo free plan·Agencies and teams that want publishing, listening, and review management in one tool
    From $64
    Networks 12
  16. 16
    ContentStudioNo free plan·Content marketers who want discovery and curation alongside scheduling
    From $19
    Networks 12
  17. 17
    CoScheduleFree plan·Content teams that want social and editorial work on one calendar
    From $19
    Networks 12
  18. 18
    Zoho SocialFree plan·Businesses already using Zoho CRM or the wider Zoho suite
    From $10
    Networks 12
  19. 19
    Sked SocialNo free plan·Instagram-led agencies and brands that plan visually
    From $24
    Networks 10
  20. 20
    PlanolyFree plan·Instagram-led creators who plan their grid visually
    From $14
    Networks 8
  21. 21
    PallyyNo free plan·Creators and freelancers who want an affordable, polished planner
    From $11
    Networks 9
  22. 22
    StatusbrewNo free plan·Teams handling heavy comment, message, and ad-comment volume
    From $69
    Networks 11
  23. 23
    NapoleonCatNo free plan·Brands fielding heavy comment, DM, and ad-comment volume
    From $79
    Networks 7
  24. 24
    eClincherNo free plan·Agencies managing social, reviews, and local presence for clients
    From $149
    Networks 8
  25. 25
    TailwindFree plan·Pinterest and Instagram creators and small businesses
    From $17.99
    Networks 3
  26. 26
    SmarterQueueNo free plan·Creators and small businesses who want evergreen recycling and curation
    From $21
    Networks 9
  27. 27
    Adobe Express Content SchedulerFree plan·Creators who already design in Adobe Express
    From $8.33
    Networks 6
  28. 28
    Agorapulse for TeamsFree plan·Teams that handle a lot of incoming comments and messages together
    From $79
    Networks 10
  29. 29
    AirtableFree plan·Teams that want a custom content calendar and planning hub
    From $20
    Networks 0
  30. 30
    BirdeyeNo free plan·Multi-location brands and franchises focused on reviews and reputation
    From $299
    Networks 8
  31. 31
    BlotatoNo free plan·Creators who want AI to mass-produce content, including faceless video
    From $24
    Networks 9
  32. 32
    Cloud CampaignNo free plan·Agencies managing social for many clients under their own brand
    From $41
    Networks 7
  33. 33
    ContentCalNo free plan·
    From Custom
    Networks 7
  34. 34
    CrowdfireFree plan·
    From $7.48
    Networks 8
  35. 35
    EnjiNo free plan·Solopreneurs and small business owners without a marketing team
    From $24
    Networks 8
  36. 36
    FedicaFree plan·Analysts and audience-focused marketers
    From $10
    Networks 10
  37. 37
    FeedHiveNo free plan·Creators and small teams who lean on AI for content
    From $13
    Networks 10
  38. 38
    FeedlyFree plan·Social media managers who need a steady stream of content ideas
    From $6
    Networks 3
  39. 39
    GainNo free plan·Agencies whose bottleneck is client review and sign-off
    From $99
    Networks 8
  40. 40
    Google Business Profile post schedulingFree plan·Single-location businesses keeping one Google Business Profile fresh
    From Custom
    Networks 1
  41. 41
    HeyOrcaFree plan·Agencies that want a calendar and approval flow per client
    From $59
    Networks 9
  42. 42
    Hootsuite EnterpriseNo free plan·Large brands needing SSO, compliance, and governance
    From Custom
    Networks 9
  43. 43
    HypefuryNo free plan·Creators and founders growing and monetising on X
    From $21
    Networks 8
  44. 44
    IconosquareFree plan·Social media managers and agencies who lead with analytics
    From $33
    Networks 8
  45. 45
    LinkedIn post schedulingFree plan·LinkedIn-only users who just want to queue the occasional post
    From Custom
    Networks 1
  46. 46
    MavSocialNo free plan·Teams that want strong digital asset management built into the scheduler
    From $24
    Networks 6
  47. 47
    MeetEdgarNo free plan·Creators and small businesses with a backlog of evergreen content
    From $24.91
    Networks 10
  48. 48
    Meta Business SuiteFree plan·Small businesses and creators focused only on Facebook and Instagram
    From Custom
    Networks 2
  49. 49
    MissinglettrFree plan·Bloggers and content marketers repurposing articles into social posts
    From $9
    Networks 6
  50. 50
    MixpostFree plan·Developers and agencies comfortable self-hosting
    From $299
    Networks 11
  51. 51
    OcoyaNo free plan·Solo marketers and creators who want AI to generate content
    From $12
    Networks 7
  52. 52
    OneUpNo free plan·Power users publishing to many networks at once
    From $25
    Networks 12
  53. 53
    OpenTweetNo free plan·Developers and automation-minded creators on X
    From $9.95
    Networks 1
  54. 54
    OrdinalNo free plan·Companies running executive or founder social programs
    From $95
    Networks 6
  55. 55
    Pinterest schedulerFree plan·Light pinners who want free scheduling
    From Custom
    Networks 1
  56. 56
    Planable for AgenciesFree plan·Agencies whose bottleneck is client review and approval
    From $33
    Networks 9
  57. 57
    Post BridgeNo free plan·Creators who just want to cross-post cheaply to many networks
    From $7.5
    Networks 9
  58. 58
    Post PlannerFree plan·Solo creators and small businesses on a tight budget
    From $7
    Networks 8
  59. 59
    PostizFree plan·Developers and privacy-minded teams who want to self-host and own their data
    From $29
    Networks 13
  60. 60
    PostlyFree plan·Creators and small agencies who want wide coverage cheaply
    From $3.2
    Networks 13
  61. 61
    PostrNo free plan·Solo creators who want AI content plus simple scheduling
    From $6
    Networks 6
  62. 62
    PostSyncerNo free plan·Creators and small teams wanting wide network coverage cheaply
    From $24
    Networks 11
  63. 63
    PostwiseNo free plan·Founders and creators building an audience on X and LinkedIn
    From $29.6
    Networks 3
  64. 64
    Predis.aiFree plan·Solo marketers and small teams who want AI to generate content
    From $19
    Networks 8
  65. 65
    PromoRepublicNo free plan·Franchises and multi-location brands managing many locations
    From Custom
    Networks 8
  66. 66
    PubloraFree plan·Developers building automated content pipelines
    From $2.99
    Networks 8
  67. 67
    RADAARNo free plan·Budget-conscious small businesses and boutique agencies
    From $7
    Networks 10
  68. 68
    RecurPostFree plan·Solos and small businesses who want evergreen recycling cheaply
    From $7.5
    Networks 10
  69. 69
    Scheduler.socialNo free plan·Creators and small teams curious about AI-led scheduling
    From $13.3
    Networks 8
  70. 70
    Sendible for AgenciesNo free plan·Agencies wanting white-label dashboards and client onboarding
    From $170
    Networks 10
  71. 71
    Social ChampFree plan·Freelancers and small agencies wanting broad coverage on a budget
    From $23
    Networks 11
  72. 72
    SocialBuFree plan·Small businesses and agencies who want scheduling plus automation
    From $16
    Networks 12
  73. 73
    SocialPilot for TeamsNo free plan·Agencies and teams that want broad coverage without per-seat pricing
    From $34
    Networks 10
  74. 74
    Threads schedulingFree plan·Anyone who just wants to queue the occasional Threads post in-app
    From Custom
    Networks 1
  75. 75
    TikTok web schedulerFree plan·Solo creators queueing the occasional TikTok in advance
    From Custom
    Networks 1
  76. 76
    Tweet HunterNo free plan·Creators and founders growing an X audience
    From $23
    Networks 1
  77. 77
    TypefullyFree plan·Writers, founders, and creators focused on X and LinkedIn
    From $12.5
    Networks 5
  78. 78
    X ProNo free plan·Heavy X users and community managers who live in the timeline
    From $33
    Networks 1
  79. 79
    xAIcreatorFree plan·X-focused creators wanting cheap AI content and trend tracking
    From $25
    Networks 5
  80. 80
    YouTube StudioFree plan·Anyone publishing to YouTube who wants free, official scheduling
    From Custom
    Networks 1
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Social media scheduler comparisons

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80 schedulers reviewed · last updated 3 August 2026

Social media scheduler FAQs

Which social media scheduler is best?
It depends on what you're running. The cheapest pick for one or two channels, the one with a free plan worth keeping, and the right tool for an agency are all different. We lay them out on the same facts so you can match one to your own situation.
Is there a good free social media scheduler?
Yes. Buffer, Later, Metricool, Publer, Planable, Agorapulse, CoSchedule, Zoho Social, Planoly, Tailwind, Adobe Express Content Scheduler, Agorapulse for Teams, Airtable, Crowdfire, Fedica, Feedly, Google Business Profile post scheduling, HeyOrca, Iconosquare, LinkedIn post scheduling, Meta Business Suite, Missinglettr, Mixpost, Pinterest scheduler, Planable for Agencies, Post Planner, Postiz, Postly, Predis.ai, Publora, RecurPost, Social Champ, SocialBu, Threads scheduling, TikTok web scheduler, Typefully, xAIcreator, and YouTube Studio all have a free plan, which is enough to schedule a handful of posts across a few accounts. They get tight on limits as you grow, and that's usually the point you start paying.
How much do social media schedulers cost?
Paid plans start around $2.99 a month at the low end and climb from there depending on how many channels, seats, or clients you run. A few tools price per channel, others per seat or per brand, so two "$10 plans" can bill very differently. Each review spells out the unit so the numbers compare like for like.
Do posts publish automatically, or do you get a reminder to post?
For most networks the scheduler publishes on its own at the time you set. Instagram and TikTok have historically been the awkward ones: many tools now post to them directly through the official APIs, but a few still send a phone reminder for certain formats like Stories. Each review notes which networks publish directly and which lean on a reminder.
How often are these reviews updated?
We re-check pricing and features regularly, because both move often in this category. The current set was last updated in August 2026, and every review and price carries the date it was verified so you can see how fresh it is.