Alternatives
Best Postiz alternatives in 2026
5 tools ranked for people leaving Postiz, with prices checked in October 2026. Socialync is our product, and each entry says who it fits.
Quick answer: The best Postiz alternatives in 2026 are Socialync, Post Bridge, Buffer, Blotato, and Metricool. Socialync comes first for people who want a hosted tool with a free plan and phone apps: 5 free posts a month with no card, then $20 a month for 5 accounts with unlimited posts. Post Bridge fits a hosted cross poster with an MCP server, Buffer fits a free plan with an API and MCP server, Blotato fits AI content generation with automation, and Metricool fits analytics with official AI connectors.
Why people look for a Postiz alternative
Postiz pricing in October 2026: Standard is $29 a month for 5 channels, Team is $39 for 10, Pro is $49 for 30 and Ultimate is $99 for 100, all with unlimited posts. Paying yearly brings those to $23, $31, $39 and $79 a month. Every plan has a 7 day free trial and includes the Postiz MCP server and API. There is no hosted free plan, but Postiz is open source, so you can self host it for free.
Source: Postiz pricing page, checked October 2026. Plans change, so confirm on the vendor site before you buy.
Common reasons to switch
- Hosted plans are priced by channel count: Standard covers 5 channels
- Self-hosting means maintaining servers and getting your own API approvals from each social platform
- No free hosted tier, only a 7-day trial before you pay or self-host
The 5 best Postiz alternatives, ranked
- 1
Socialync
Our product- Price
- Free plan: 5 posts a month on 8 platforms, up to 5 accounts, no card (X is on paid plans). Paid plans from $20 a month for 5 accounts with unlimited posts, then from $2 a month per extra account.
- Best for
- Creators and small teams who post the same video or photo to several platforms and want one upload to reach all 9, with a caption for each.
- Why it is here
- Socialync comes first for people who want a hosted tool with a free plan and phone apps: 5 free posts a month with no card, then $20 a month for 5 accounts with unlimited posts.
- 2
Post Bridge
- Starts at
- $39/month (Marketer, 15 accounts)
- Best for
- Solo marketers and indie hackers who want 15 accounts, unlimited posts and an AI agent workflow for one flat price.
- Why it is here
- Post Bridge is a hosted cross posting tool with an MCP server, an API and a CLI, aimed at one person marketing a business.
- 3
Buffer
- Starts at
- $6/month per channel, $5 billed yearly
- Best for
- Small teams who post to a few channels, want a mature queue with approvals, or need Mastodon or Google Business Profile.
- Why it is here
- Buffer's free plan covers 3 channels and includes its API and MCP server, so you can test agent posting before you pay.
- 4
Blotato
- Starts at
- $29/month (Starter, 20 accounts, 1,250 AI credits)
- Best for
- Solo operators producing faceless AI video at volume who live in n8n or Make automations: Blotato's generation stack is genuinely unmatched at its price point.
- Why it is here
- Blotato pairs an API, MCP server and n8n and Make nodes with AI image, video and voice generation.
- 5
Metricool
- Starts at
- $25/month (Starter, 5 brands), $20 billed yearly
- Best for
- Agencies that prioritize deep analytics and unified ad reporting alongside scheduling. If reports are your deliverable, Metricool is great.
- Why it is here
- Metricool's official Claude and ChatGPT connectors work on every plan, free included, and its analytics go deeper than most schedulers.
Prices are each vendor's listed starting price as last checked by Socialync. Plans change, so confirm on the vendor site before you buy.
Who should stay on Postiz
Stay on Postiz if you self host, need channels like Reddit, Discord or Mastodon, or build on its open source code, n8n nodes and webhooks. Socialync covers 9 platforms and does not offer self hosting.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best Postiz alternatives?
The best Postiz alternatives in 2026 are Socialync, Post Bridge, Buffer, Blotato, and Metricool. Socialync comes first for people who want a hosted tool with a free plan and phone apps: 5 free posts a month with no card, then $20 a month for 5 accounts with unlimited posts. Post Bridge fits a hosted cross poster with an MCP server, Buffer fits a free plan with an API and MCP server, Blotato fits AI content generation with automation, and Metricool fits analytics with official AI connectors.
How much does Postiz cost?
Postiz pricing in October 2026: Standard is $29 a month for 5 channels, Team is $39 for 10, Pro is $49 for 30 and Ultimate is $99 for 100, all with unlimited posts. Paying yearly brings those to $23, $31, $39 and $79 a month. Every plan has a 7 day free trial and includes the Postiz MCP server and API. There is no hosted free plan, but Postiz is open source, so you can self host it for free.
Is there a free Postiz alternative?
Postiz itself is free if you self host it. For a hosted free plan, Socialync gives you 5 posts a month across 8 platforms with no card, and Buffer and Metricool also have free plans.
Which Postiz alternative works with Claude and ChatGPT?
Socialync, Buffer, Post Bridge, Blotato and Metricool all offer an MCP server or official AI connectors. Socialync's works on the free plan for 7 platforms and on paid plans for all 8, and every post waits for your confirmation.
How much does Socialync cost?
Free plan: 5 posts a month on 8 platforms, up to 5 accounts, no card (X is on paid plans). Paid plans from $20 a month for 5 accounts with unlimited posts, then from $2 a month per extra account. A 7 day trial of a paid plan is optional at checkout, with a card on file.
Can I try Socialync without leaving Postiz first?
Yes. Sign up on the free plan, connect your accounts and publish alongside Postiz. There is nothing to migrate, because your posts live on the platforms themselves, so you can cancel Postiz once you are sure.