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Postcron alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Postcron 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."
Postcron compared with 4 alternatives: Publer, SocialPilot, RecurPost and Buffer.
Postcron has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per month for 10 accounts, billed annually. 2 of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PostcronThis tool | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web |
| Publer | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| SocialPilot | Free trial · from $25.50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| RecurPost | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Buffer | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Postcron starts at $8 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: Publer and Buffer.
SocialPilot and RecurPost score higher without starting lower.
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 Postcron
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 iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Publer does not cover templates, which Postcron does.
Suits: Solo creators who want one or two accounts for a few dollars a month
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 Postcron.
- SocialPilot also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- SocialPilot does not cover templates, which Postcron does.
Suits: Small agencies that want client approvals and branded reports at a flat price
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 Postcron.
- RecurPost also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
Suits: Small businesses that want to keep recycling evergreen posts
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 iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
Suits: Solo creators and small businesses posting to a handful of accounts
Limits worth knowing in Postcron
- The page shows annual prices first; the monthly price was not readable, though the FAQ says annual billing gives 2 months off.
- Pending posts are capped per plan: 10 on Free, 100 on Personal and 3,000 on Enterprise.
- Free and Personal have no team members listed; seats start with Entrepreneur.
- The page footer reads 2022, so check that the product is still maintained.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Postcron?
The alternatives to Postcron in this directory are Publer, SocialPilot, RecurPost and Buffer. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Postcron.
Is there a free alternative to Postcron?
Yes. Publer and Buffer have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Postcron alternatives work on Android?
The Postcron listing does not include an Android app. Publer, SocialPilot, RecurPost and Buffer list one.
Which Postcron alternatives work on iOS?
The Postcron listing does not include an iOS app. Publer, SocialPilot, RecurPost and Buffer list one.
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.