scheduler.social

Best social media schedulers in 2026

36 tools that publish to at least one social network through an official API. Ranked by our editorial score; pricing is the cheapest paid monthly plan.

Last checked: 5 Oct 2026·Written by: scheduler.social editors·How we rank
Showing 36 tools
Best overall
1
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.

InstagramXLinkedInTikTok+7
Paid plans from$6 / channel / mo
Free planYes
Networks11 networks
ApprovalsTeam plan
Editor's pick
2
Metricool logo
Anyone who needs analytics with their scheduler

Scheduling plus analytics and ad reporting in one dashboard, with a free tier that is actually useful.

InstagramFacebookXLinkedIn+7
Paid plans from$18 / mo
Free planYes
Networks11 networks
ApprovalsAdvanced plan
Editor's pick
3
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.

FacebookInstagramXLinkedIn+9
Paid plans from$12 / mo
Free planYes
Networks13 networks
ApprovalsBusiness plan
4
Later logo
Instagram-first brands and creators

Visual planner, link in bio and user-generated content tools, built around the Instagram grid.

InstagramTikTokFacebookX+5
Paid plans from$25 / mo
Free planTrial (14 days)
Networks9 networks
ApprovalsGrowth plan+
5
Planable logo
Agencies and teams with client approvals

Built around client approvals: comment, approve and publish from one pixel-perfect draft.

FacebookInstagramLinkedInX+5
Paid plans from$33 / user / mo
Free planYes
Networks9 networks
ApprovalsYes, multi-level
6
Planoly logo
Creators who plan their Instagram grid

The original Instagram grid planner, now with TikTok and Pinterest, for creators who care about the feed aesthetic.

InstagramTikTokPinterestFacebook+4
Paid plans from$16 / mo
Free planTrial (7 days)
Networks8 networks
ApprovalsNo
7
SocialBee logo
Small businesses that rely on evergreen content

Category-based evergreen queues that keep a calendar full on autopilot.

FacebookInstagramXLinkedIn+6
Paid plans from$29 / mo
Free planTrial (14 days)
Networks10 networks
ApprovalsAccelerate plan+
8
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.

XLinkedInThreadsBluesky+1
Paid plans from$15 / mo
Free planYes
Networks5 networks
ApprovalsTeam plan
9
Vista Social logo
Agencies that want enterprise features without the price

Agency features (inbox, reviews, white-label reports) at a lower price than the usual suspects.

FacebookInstagramXLinkedIn+9
Paid plans from$39 / mo
Free planYes
Networks13 networks
ApprovalsProfessional plan+
10
Agorapulse logo
Agencies and teams that live in the inbox

Inbox-first social management for agencies and mid-size teams, with listening and strong reporting.

FacebookInstagramXLinkedIn+6
Paid plans from$79 / user / mo
Free planYes
Networks10 networks
ApprovalsProfessional plan+