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AuthoredUp alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best AuthoredUp alternative for most people is Buffer (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of social media schedulers. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Up to 3 channels."
AuthoredUp compared with 5 alternatives: Taplio, Typefully, Hypefury, Buffer and Publer.
AuthoredUp is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $16.63 per month, billed annually ($19.95 billed monthly). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AuthoredUpThis tool | Free trial · from $16.63/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Taplio | Free trial · from $32/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Typefully | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS |
| Hypefury | Free trial · from $5/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Buffer | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Publer | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
AuthoredUp starts at $16.63 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Buffer and Publer.
Taplio scores higher without starting lower. Hypefury starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from AuthoredUp
Taplio
LinkedIn post writing, scheduling and engagement tool
- Taplio starts at $32 per seat / month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Taplio does not cover templates, which AuthoredUp does.
Suits: Founders and consultants building a personal brand on LinkedIn
Typefully
Writing and scheduling for X, LinkedIn, Bluesky and Threads
- Typefully has a free plan, which AuthoredUp lacks.
- Typefully also lists a macOS app.
- Typefully lists no browser extension, which AuthoredUp has.
- Typefully does not cover templates, which AuthoredUp does.
Suits: Writers and creators who draft threads and posts
Hypefury
Post scheduler for creators on Bluesky, Threads, LinkedIn and more
- Hypefury starts at $5 per channel / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
- Hypefury lists no browser extension, which AuthoredUp has.
- Hypefury does not cover templates and calendar, which AuthoredUp does.
Suits: Solo creators posting the same writing to Bluesky, Threads, LinkedIn and Instagram
Buffer
Social media scheduler priced by the channel, with a free plan
- Buffer starts at $5 per channel / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
- Buffer has a free plan, which AuthoredUp lacks.
- Buffer also lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Solo creators and small businesses posting to a handful of accounts
Publer
Social media scheduler priced by connected accounts and members
- Publer starts at $4 per month for 1 social account, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly).
- Publer has a free plan, which AuthoredUp lacks.
- Publer also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Publer does not cover templates, which AuthoredUp does.
Suits: Solo creators who want one or two accounts for a few dollars a month
Limits worth knowing in AuthoredUp
- It covers LinkedIn only; there is no support for other social networks.
- Scheduling, video, polls and events publish through the Chrome extension.
- Business needs at least 3 connected profiles, and the Custom Growth Plan at least 10.
- The Coauthor AI writing assistant is described as a closed beta.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to AuthoredUp?
The alternatives to AuthoredUp in this directory are Taplio, Typefully, Hypefury, Buffer and Publer. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with AuthoredUp.
Is there a free alternative to AuthoredUp?
Yes. Typefully, Buffer and Publer have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which AuthoredUp alternatives work on macOS?
The AuthoredUp listing does not include a macOS app. Typefully lists one.
Which AuthoredUp alternatives work on Android?
The AuthoredUp listing does not include an Android app. Buffer and Publer list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.