Best Social Media Scheduler

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The best X (Twitter) scheduler in 2026

X's API pricing reshaped this whole category. Several mainstream schedulers now charge a separate add-on per X account on top of their plans, Metricool at $5 per account and CoSchedule at $8 per profile among them, and a few cap how much you can post. The tools that lead here are the ones built around X from the start.

If threads are part of how you post, check for a real thread editor. It's the feature that separates the X-first tools from the ones that merely connect.

68 qualifying tools · last updated 3 August 2026

Our picks

  1. The thread writer

    Typefully

    Typefully started as an X thread writer and it's still the cleanest way to draft, schedule, and publish threads and long-form posts. Free plan, then $12.50 a month.

    from $12.5 per social set / mo · free planRead the reviewVisit

  2. For growing an account

    Hypefury

    Hypefury layers growth mechanics over scheduling: threads, autoplugs, auto-retweets, and engagement automations, at $21 a month.

    from $21 /moRead the reviewVisit

  3. All-in on one network

    Tweet Hunter

    Tweet Hunter supports exactly one network, X, and goes deep on tweets and threads for people building an audience there, at $23 a month.

    from $23 /moRead the reviewVisit

  4. The native power tool

    X Pro

    X Pro, the old TweetDeck, schedules posts and threads and runs several accounts side by side in columns, at $33 a month.

    from $33 /moRead the reviewVisit

  5. The mainstream pick

    Buffer

    Buffer treats X as a normal channel at $5 a month per channel, which keeps it simple when X is one network among several.

    from $5 per channel / mo · free planRead the reviewVisit

Every qualifying tool

Every scheduler we cover that publishes to X (Twitter) directly, in our usual order.

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

Can a scheduler post to X (Twitter) automatically?
Yes. Every tool in the table on this page publishes to X (Twitter) directly through the official API at the time you set, with no phone reminder step. Where a specific format still needs a manual step, the tool's review says so.
What is the cheapest x (twitter) scheduler?
Publora has the lowest entry price here, from $2.99 per account / mo. Watch the unit each tool charges by, because a per-channel or per-seat price grows with your accounts while a flat plan doesn't.
Is there a free X (Twitter) scheduler?
Buffer, Metricool, Publer, Planable and Agorapulse all have free plans, along with 21 more in the table below. Free tiers in this category are tight on accounts and post volume, which is usually the point you start paying.
Why do some schedulers charge extra for X?
X charges tool makers significant API fees, and several schedulers pass that on as a per-account add-on rather than raising every plan's price. Metricool, CoSchedule, Vista Social, and Agorapulse all price X separately, and a few tools cap posting volume instead. Each review notes how the tool handles it.

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