Editor's pick
Buffer4.7· editorial
The simplest way to queue posts across every major network, with the most generous free plan in the category.
InstagramXLinkedInTikTok+7
From$6 / channel / mo
36schedulers listed
13platforms covered
70+guides on the blog
Oct 2026pricing last checked
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Curated shortlists, each with a clear winner and runner-ups.
AG
For agencies
Client workspaces, white-label reports and approval chains.
19 tools
SC
For solo creators
Cheap or free, fast to set up, one person, many channels.
19 tools
$0
Free schedulers
Tools with a usable free tier, with the real limits listed.
17 tools
TM
Teams with approvals
Draft, review and publish with roles and sign-off.
10 tools
AI
AI writing built in
Caption generation, repurposing and best-time suggestions.
8 tools
OS
Open source and self-hosted
Run it yourself and keep your data.
2 tools
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Ranked by our editorial score. Prices are the cheapest paid monthly plan.
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Metricool4.6· editorial
Scheduling plus analytics and ad reporting in one dashboard, with a free tier that is actually useful.
InstagramFacebookXLinkedIn+7
From$18 / mo
Editor's pick
Publer4.5· editorial
Bulk scheduling, recycling and a media library at a creator-friendly price, with the widest network list of the budget tools.
FacebookInstagramXLinkedIn+9
From$12 / mo
Later4.5· editorial
Visual planner, link in bio and user-generated content tools, built around the Instagram grid.
InstagramTikTokFacebookX+5
From$25 / mo
Planable4.5· editorial
Built around client approvals: comment, approve and publish from one pixel-perfect draft.
FacebookInstagramLinkedInX+5
From$33 / user / mo
Planoly4.4· editorial
The original Instagram grid planner, now with TikTok and Pinterest, for creators who care about the feed aesthetic.
InstagramTikTokPinterestFacebook+4
From$16 / mo
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