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Post Planner alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Post Planner 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."

Post Planner compared with 5 alternatives: Buffer, SocialPilot, Publer, RecurPost and ContentStudio.

Post Planner has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9 per month for 3 accounts, billed yearly ($14 billed monthly). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Post PlannerThis toolFree plan · from $9/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
BufferFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
SocialPilotFree trial · from $25.50/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
PublerFree plan · from $4/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
RecurPostFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
ContentStudioFree trial · from $19/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

Post Planner starts at $9 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Buffer and Publer.

SocialPilot and ContentStudio score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1k$2kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessPost PlannerBufferSocialPilotPublerRecurPostContentStudio

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

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The full chart of social media schedulers, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Post Planner

  1. 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 also lists a browser extension.
    • Buffer also covers calendar and reports.
    • Buffer does not cover image generation, which Post Planner does.

    Suits: Solo creators and small businesses posting to a handful of accounts

    Buffer vs Post PlannerBuffer pricing and details

  2. SocialPilot

    Social media scheduler for agencies and small teams, priced by plan

    • SocialPilot starts at $25.50 per month for up to 7 accounts, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • SocialPilot has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Post Planner.
    • SocialPilot also lists a browser extension.
    • SocialPilot also covers calendar and reports.
    • SocialPilot does not cover templates and image generation, which Post Planner does.

    Suits: Small agencies that want client approvals and branded reports at a flat price

    SocialPilot vs Post PlannerSocialPilot pricing and details

  3. 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 also lists a browser extension.
    • Publer also covers calendar and reports.
    • Publer does not cover templates and image generation, which Post Planner does.

    Suits: Solo creators who want one or two accounts for a few dollars a month

    Publer vs Post PlannerPubler pricing and details

  4. RecurPost

    Scheduler that recycles evergreen posts, priced per account

    • RecurPost starts at $9 per month for 2 social accounts, billed monthly.
    • RecurPost has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Post Planner.
    • RecurPost also lists a browser extension.
    • RecurPost also covers calendar and reports.
    • RecurPost does not cover image generation, which Post Planner does.

    Suits: Small businesses that want to keep recycling evergreen posts

    RecurPost vs Post PlannerRecurPost pricing and details

  5. ContentStudio

    Social media planner with AI content, inbox and agency workspaces

    • ContentStudio starts at $19 per month for up to 5 social accounts, billed annually ($29 monthly).
    • ContentStudio has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Post Planner.
    • ContentStudio also lists a browser extension.
    • ContentStudio also covers calendar, shared inbox and reports.
    • ContentStudio does not cover templates and image generation, which Post Planner does.

    Suits: Agencies running many client brands with unlimited users

    ContentStudio vs Post PlannerContentStudio pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Post Planner

  • X and Pinterest publishing needs Growth or higher.
  • Queue size is capped: 30 posts on Free, 150 on Starter.
  • Content older than 30 days needs Growth or higher.
  • Agency tiers above 50 accounts cost $219 and $419 a month on yearly billing.
Post Planner pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Post Planner?

The alternatives to Post Planner in this directory are Buffer, SocialPilot, Publer, RecurPost and ContentStudio. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Post Planner.

Is there a free alternative to Post Planner?

Yes. Buffer and Publer have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.