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Category: Social Media ManagementVerified for 2025
Top Recommended Replacements
Metricool
FREEBest Overall Value for 2025
Why we like it
Manage 14+ channels on the free plan; includes deep analytics and competitor tracking; built-in 'Best Time to Post' heatmaps.
Keep in mind
The 'unified inbox' for messages is locked behind paid tiers.
Buffer
FREEBest for Simple Scheduling
Why we like it
Cleanest interface in the industry; great free plan (3 channels); includes a 'Start Page' link-in-bio tool; transparent 'open' company culture.
Keep in mind
Pricing can scale poorly if you have 10+ channels; analytics are a separate paid module.
Postiz
FREEBest AI-Powered & Open Source
Why we like it
Self-hostable; uses AI to generate content and images; unified calendar for all major networks including TikTok and LinkedIn.
Keep in mind
Requires basic technical knowledge to self-host for maximum features; newer community than Buffer/Hootsuite.
Zoho Social
FREEBest for Single-Brand Businesses
Why we like it
The free tier allows UNLIMITED posting for one brand; excellent real-time monitoring; deep integration with Zoho CRM.
Keep in mind
The free plan only supports one user and lacks advanced reporting.
Publer
FREEBest for Bulk & Automation
Why we like it
Includes auto-scheduling and bulk media uploader; supports Google Business Profile and Telegram; generous free plan (3 accounts).
Keep in mind
Twitter/X scheduling is often restricted to paid tiers due to API costs.
Socioboard
FREEBest Open Source for Agencies
Why we like it
Advanced scheduling and content curation; community edition is free and self-hostable; includes automated RSS feed posting.
Keep in mind
The UI is feature-heavy and can be confusing for beginners; self-hosted version requires server maintenance.
Planable
FREEBest for Team Collaboration
Why we like it
Visual 'What You See Is What You Get' editor; multi-level approval workflows; excellent 'Grid' view for Instagram planning.
Keep in mind
More expensive than individual tools; primarily focused on collaboration rather than deep analytics.
Social Champ
FREEBest for Newer Networks
Why we like it
Strong support for Threads, Mastodon, and Bluesky; includes a social inbox on the free tier (rare!); built-in AI copywriter.
Keep in mind
Free tier has a low limit on total monthly posts (shared across channels).
Later
FREEBest for Visual-First Brands
Why we like it
Superior visual planner for Instagram and TikTok; great user-generated content (UGC) discovery tools; link-in-bio included.
Keep in mind
Limited features for text-heavy platforms like X (Twitter) or LinkedIn.
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