Alternatives · Social Media
Taplio alternatives
Taplio compared with 5 alternatives: Hypefury, Buffer, Publer, SocialBee and Metricool.
Taplio is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $32 per seat / month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TaplioThis tool | Free trial · from $32/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| 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 |
| SocialBee | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Metricool | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Taplio starts at $32 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Buffer, Publer and Metricool.
Hypefury and SocialBee start 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 Taplio
- Free trial · from $5/mo
Hypefury
Post scheduler for creators on Bluesky, Threads, LinkedIn and more
- Hypefury starts at $5 per channel / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). Taplio starts at $32 per seat / month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Only Taplio lists a browser extension.
- Taplio also covers calendar.
Suits: Solo creators posting the same writing to Bluesky, Threads, LinkedIn and Instagram
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Buffer
Social media scheduler priced by the channel, with a free plan
- Buffer starts at $5 per channel / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). Taplio starts at $32 per seat / month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Buffer has a free plan. Taplio does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Buffer lists iOS and Android apps.
- Buffer also covers templates.
Suits: Solo creators and small businesses posting to a handful of accounts
- Free plan · from $4/mo
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). Taplio starts at $32 per seat / month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Publer has a free plan. Taplio does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Publer lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Solo creators who want one or two accounts for a few dollars a month
- Free trial · from $29/mo
SocialBee
Category-based social media scheduler that recycles evergreen posts
- SocialBee starts at $29 per month for up to 5 social profiles, billed monthly ($290 yearly). Taplio starts at $32 per seat / month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Only SocialBee lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Taplio lists a browser extension.
Suits: Small businesses that want evergreen posts to keep circulating
- Free plan · from $20/mo
Metricool
Social media planner and analytics priced by the number of brands
- Metricool starts at $20 per month for up to 5 brands, billed annually ($25 billed monthly). Taplio starts at $32 per seat / month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly).
- Metricool has a free plan. Taplio does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Metricool lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Taplio lists a browser extension.
Suits: Freelancers and small agencies paying by brand rather than by user
Limits worth knowing in Taplio
- Publishes to LinkedIn only; posting to X needs Tweet Hunter, a separate subscription from the same company.
- Its Connect extension must stay in a desktop Chromium browser logged into LinkedIn, or scheduled posts fail.
- Starter has no AI writing or engagement tools; those start at Growth, $49 a month billed yearly.
- Each seat covers one LinkedIn account, and the help center says there are no student or nonprofit discounts.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Taplio?
The alternatives to Taplio in this directory are Hypefury, Buffer, Publer, SocialBee and Metricool. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Taplio.
Is there a free alternative to Taplio?
Yes. Buffer, Publer and Metricool have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Taplio alternatives work on Android?
The Taplio listing does not include an Android app. Buffer, Publer, SocialBee and Metricool list one.
Which Taplio alternatives work on iOS?
The Taplio listing does not include an iOS app. Buffer, Publer, SocialBee and Metricool list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.