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Ayrshare alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Ayrshare 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."
Ayrshare compared with 5 alternatives: Blotato, Postiz, Publer, Mixpost and Buffer.
Ayrshare is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $129 per month for 1 profile, billed annually ($149 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AyrshareThis tool | Free trial · from $129/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Blotato | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Postiz | Free trial · from $23/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Publer | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Mixpost | Free plan · from $299 one-time | Yes | Web |
| Buffer | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Ayrshare starts at $129 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 4 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Blotato, Postiz, Publer and Buffer.
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 Ayrshare
Blotato
AI content creator and scheduler with an API and MCP server
- Blotato starts at $29 per month, billed monthly.
- Blotato also covers workflow automation, image generation and video generation.
- Blotato does not cover reports, which Ayrshare does.
Suits: People who run their social media from Claude, ChatGPT or n8n
Postiz
Social scheduler with an API, MCP server and self-host option
- Postiz starts at $23 per month for 5 channels, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly).
- Postiz is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Postiz also covers calendar.
- Postiz does not cover AI agents, which Ayrshare does.
Suits: Developers and automation teams that want a posting API
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 Ayrshare lacks.
- Publer also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Publer also covers calendar.
- Publer does not cover AI agents, which Ayrshare does.
Suits: Solo creators who want one or two accounts for a few dollars a month
Mixpost
Self-hosted social media scheduler sold with a one-time license
- Mixpost starts at $299 one-time for the Pro license.
- Mixpost has a free plan, which Ayrshare lacks.
- Mixpost is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Mixpost can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Mixpost does not cover AI agents and reports, which Ayrshare does.
Suits: Agencies that want to host their own scheduler and data
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 Ayrshare lacks.
- Buffer also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Buffer also covers templates and calendar.
- Buffer does not cover AI agents, which Ayrshare does.
Suits: Solo creators and small businesses posting to a handful of accounts
Limits worth knowing in Ayrshare
- It is an API to build on; there is no end-user scheduling app to rely on instead.
- Premium is a single-user plan; unlimited team members start on Launch.
- Beyond 30 profiles on Business, pricing is tiered and the page does not list the tier prices.
- The Max Pack AI upgrade is a paid add-on on Launch and Business.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Ayrshare?
The alternatives to Ayrshare in this directory are Blotato, Postiz, Publer, Mixpost and Buffer. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Ayrshare.
Is there a free alternative to Ayrshare?
Yes. Publer, Mixpost and Buffer have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Ayrshare alternatives work on Android?
The Ayrshare listing does not include an Android app. Publer and Buffer list one.
Which Ayrshare alternatives work on iOS?
The Ayrshare listing does not include an iOS app. Publer and Buffer list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Ayrshare?
Postiz and Mixpost are described as open source on their own sites.
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.