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Postiz alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Postiz 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."

Postiz compared with 6 alternatives: Mixpost, Buffer, Publer, SocialPilot, Ayrshare and 1 more.

Postiz is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $23 per month for 5 channels, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly). 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
PostizThis toolFree trial · from $23/moTrial onlyWeb
MixpostFree plan · from $299 one-timeYesWeb
BufferFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
PublerFree plan · from $4/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
SocialPilotFree trial · from $25.50/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
AyrshareFree trial · from $129/moTrial onlyWeb
BlotatoFree trial · from $29/moTrial onlyWeb

Price against what you get

Postiz starts at $23 a month and scores 2.7 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.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

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

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

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

How each one differs from Postiz

  1. 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 Postiz lacks.
    • Mixpost can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Mixpost does not cover calendar and reports, which Postiz does.

    Suits: Agencies that want to host their own scheduler and data

    Mixpost vs PostizMixpost pricing and details

  2. 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 Postiz lacks.
    • Buffer also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • Buffer also covers templates.

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

    Buffer vs PostizBuffer 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 has a free plan, which Postiz lacks.
    • Publer also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.

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

    Publer vs PostizPubler pricing and details

  4. 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 also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.

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

    SocialPilot vs PostizSocialPilot pricing and details

  5. Ayrshare

    Social media API for posting, analytics and comments in your product

    • Ayrshare starts at $129 per month for 1 profile, billed annually ($149 billed monthly).
    • Ayrshare also covers AI agents.
    • Ayrshare does not cover calendar, which Postiz does.

    Suits: SaaS platforms that embed social posting as a feature

    Ayrshare vs PostizAyrshare pricing and details

  6. 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, AI agents, image generation and video generation.
    • Blotato does not cover calendar and reports, which Postiz does.

    Suits: People who run their social media from Claude, ChatGPT or n8n

    Blotato vs PostizBlotato pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Postiz

  • The hosted service has no permanent free plan, only a 7-day trial.
  • Standard does not include team members; unlimited members start with Team.
  • The self-hosted edition means handling Docker, updates and backups yourself, and the page says the hosted service gets agent features first.
  • Refunds cover up to one month of fees per account, and annual plans are not refundable.
Postiz pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Postiz?

The alternatives to Postiz in this directory are Mixpost, Buffer, Publer, SocialPilot, Ayrshare and Blotato. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Postiz.

Is there a free alternative to Postiz?

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

Which Postiz alternatives work on Android?

The Postiz listing does not include an Android app. Buffer, Publer and SocialPilot list one.

Which Postiz alternatives work on iOS?

The Postiz listing does not include an iOS app. Buffer, Publer and SocialPilot 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.