Best Social Media Scheduler

Verdict

A newer scheduler built around approvals and client review rather than the solo posting queue.

Maeve is designed around the sign-off step. Posts lock until someone approves them and an edit resets the approval, clients get review links without creating an account, and the calendar shares as a read-only link. Publishing is direct to all eight networks, the Media Room, grid planner, and content board come on every plan, and the Standard tier opens up the API, CLI, and MCP server for automation. It is also young. There is no bulk CSV upload, no link-in-bio, no social listening, the inbox covers Instagram, Facebook, and Threads only, and analytics skip X and LinkedIn for now. The trial is three days and takes a card, which is shorter than most here.

Pros and cons

The good

  • Approvals and client review links on Standard and up
  • Direct publishing on all eight supported networks
  • Media Room, grid planner, and content board on every plan
  • Public API, CLI, and MCP server for automation

The catch

  • No bulk CSV upload or link-in-bio
  • Inbox covers Instagram, Facebook, and Threads only
  • No X or LinkedIn analytics yet
  • Three-day trial is short and takes a card

Pricing

Plan pricing. Verified 3 August 2026.

Basic

$25 /mo

$20/mo billed annually

Seats
1
Accounts
20
  • $25/mo, $20 on annual ($240/yr)
  • 1 user, 2 workspaces, 20 social connections
  • 800 AI credits a month, 20 GB media storage

Standard

Popular
$99 /mo

$79/mo billed annually

Seats
5
Accounts
50
  • $99/mo, $79 on annual ($950/yr)
  • 5 users, 5 workspaces, 50 social connections
  • Adds approvals, client review links, shareable calendars, and PDF reports
  • Public API, CLI, and MCP access; 1,500 AI credits a month

Premium

$199 /mo

$158/mo billed annually

Seats
Unlimited
Accounts
Unlimited
  • $199/mo, $158 on annual ($1,900/yr)
  • Unlimited users, workspaces, and social connections
  • Adds team insights and realtime co-editing
  • 3,000 AI credits a month, 100 GB media storage
  • Flat, quota-bundled tiers: each plan includes a fixed number of users, workspaces, and social connections, and you move up a plan rather than buying seats one at a time.
  • No plan-level post cap. Publishing limits are per connected channel and follow each network's rules, for example 100 posts a month per X account.
  • The trial is 3 days on every plan and takes a card up front; annual billing works out to roughly 20% off. AI credit top-ups are available at 50 credits per US dollar, $10 minimum.

Who it's for

Best for

  • Teams and agencies that approve posts before they go out
  • Working with clients who need a review link, not a login
  • Anyone automating scheduling through an API, CLI, or AI agent

Look elsewhere if

  • Anyone who needs social listening or a link-in-bio
  • Solo posters who just want a cheap queue

Platforms it posts to

  • InstagramAuto-publish
  • FacebookAuto-publish
  • X (Twitter)Auto-publish
  • LinkedInAuto-publish
  • TikTokAuto-publish
  • PinterestAuto-publish
  • YouTubeAuto-publish
  • ThreadsAuto-publish

Features

Publishing

8
  • YesContent calendarMonth, week, and list views; read-only share links on Standard and up.
  • NoBulk upload
  • YesAuto-publish
  • NoReminder publishing
  • NoBest-time scheduling
  • PartialEvergreen recyclingRecurring post scheduling; no category-based recycling engine.
  • YesThreads / multi-postX threads up to 20 posts, plus Threads multi-post.
  • YesFirst comment

Content & AI

9
  • YesAI captionsDrafts come from the Maeve AI assistant on a monthly credit allowance rather than a one-click caption button.
  • YesHashtag toolsSaved hashtag groups.
  • YesAsset libraryMedia Room with folders, labels, and usage tracking.
  • YesDrafts
  • YesContent tagsPost labels plus content pillars and formats.
  • YesBoard view
  • YesVisual feed plannerInstagram grid planner with share links and PDF export.
  • YesCanva integration
  • NoLink in bio

Engagement

1
  • YesSocial inboxComments and DMs for Instagram, Facebook, and Threads; no X, LinkedIn, or TikTok inbox.

Analytics

5
  • YesBasic analyticsFacebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube; no X or LinkedIn analytics yet.
  • YesPerformance overview
  • PartialAdvanced reportsReport generation with PDF export on Standard and up; no scheduled reports.
  • YesAudience demographics
  • YesExport reportsPDF, on Standard and up.

Listening

1
  • NoSocial listening

Collaboration

5
  • YesTeam rolesOrganisation roles plus per-workspace manager, editor, creator, and viewer roles.
  • YesApprovalsPosts lock until approved and edits reset the approval; Standard and up.
  • NoCustom permissionsFixed role set; no custom role builder.
  • YesClient workspacesWorkspaces per brand or client, client review links without a login, and links for clients to connect their own accounts.
  • NoEmployee advocacy

Access

3
  • YesMobile appNative iOS and Android apps; annual billing stays web-only.
  • NoBrowser extension
  • YesAPI accessPublic REST API, a CLI, and a hosted MCP server; needs Standard and up.

Sources

Maeve Social FAQ

Is Maeve Social free?
No, there's no free plan, but Maeve Social gives you a 3-day free trial so you can test it before you pay.
How much does Maeve Social cost?
Paid plans start at $20 per month. There's a 3-day free trial first.
What platforms does Maeve Social support?
Maeve Social posts to 8 networks, including Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and TikTok.
Who is Maeve Social best for?
Maeve Social suits teams and agencies that approve posts before they go out, working with clients who need a review link, not a login, and anyone automating scheduling through an API, CLI, or AI agent. It's a weaker fit for anyone who needs social listening or a link-in-bio and solo posters who just want a cheap queue.

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