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Best Mastodon schedulers in 2026

8 tools that publish to any Mastodon instance, with content warnings, alt text and visibility settings.

Last checked: 5 Oct 2026·Written by: scheduler.social editors·How we rank
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Buffer logo
Solo creators and small teams

The simplest way to queue posts across every major network, with the most generous free plan in the category.

MastodonInstagramXLinkedIn+7
Mastodon plan from$6 / channel / mo
Free planYes
SupportsAny instance
ApprovalsTeam plan
2
Publer logo
Creators and small businesses who want every feature cheaply

Bulk scheduling, recycling and a media library at a creator-friendly price, with the widest network list of the budget tools.

MastodonFacebookInstagramX+9
Mastodon plan from$12 / mo
Free planYes
SupportsAny instance
ApprovalsBusiness plan
3
Typefully logo
Writers and founders posting to X and LinkedIn

A beautiful writing-first scheduler for X, LinkedIn, Threads, Bluesky and Mastodon, with a free plan.

MastodonXLinkedInThreads+1
Mastodon plan from$15 / mo
Free planYes
SupportsAny instance
ApprovalsTeam plan
4
Postiz logo
Developers and teams who want to self-host

Open-source scheduler you can self-host, with a hosted plan if you would rather not.

MastodonXLinkedInReddit+10
Mastodon plan fromFree (self-hosted) · hosted $29 / mo
Free planSelf-hosted
SupportsAny instance
ApprovalsNo
5
Zoho Social logo
Small businesses, especially Zoho users

Affordable scheduling with a smart queue and CRM integration, strongest if you already use Zoho.

MastodonFacebookInstagramX+7
Mastodon plan from$15 / mo
Free planYes
SupportsAny instance
ApprovalsPremium plan
6
CoSchedule logo
Content marketing teams

Marketing calendar with social scheduling, ReQueue recycling and a free plan for one user.

MastodonFacebookInstagramX+7
Mastodon plan from$19 / user / mo
Free planYes
SupportsAny instance
ApprovalsAgency Calendar
7
Mixpost logo
Agencies and developers who want a self-hosted tool

Self-hosted scheduler built on Laravel, with a free Lite edition and a paid Pro licence for teams.

MastodonFacebookInstagramX+10
Mastodon plan fromFree (Lite) · Pro from $199 / yr
Free planSelf-hosted
SupportsAny instance
ApprovalsPro
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Social Champ logo
Small businesses on a budget

Budget all-rounder with bulk upload, recycling, an inbox and a free plan for three accounts.

MastodonFacebookInstagramX+7
Mastodon plan from$29 / mo
Free planYes
SupportsAny instance
ApprovalsBusiness plan

How to choose a Mastodon scheduler

Mastodon support depends on the tool allowing you to connect an account on any instance, not only mastodon.social. The open-source schedulers (Postiz, Mixpost) and a handful of commercial tools (Buffer, Publer, Typefully, Zoho Social, CoSchedule) handle this well.

Frequently asked questions

Does Mastodon have native scheduling?

The Mastodon API supports scheduled posts, and some clients expose it, but the official web app does not. Schedulers add a calendar and cross-posting on top.

Can I connect an account on a self-hosted instance?

Yes, with the tools listed here. You enter your instance URL and authorise the app on that instance.

Which scheduler supports Mastodon for free?

Buffer and Publer include Mastodon on their free plans. Postiz and Mixpost are free if you self-host them.