Discord
by DiscordDiscord suits people who want to communicate in community servers, group conversations, or direct messages, especially around gaming.
Free plan From $29.99 a year AndroidiPhone & iPadWebWindowsMacLinux+1
Best Social Media APIs 2026
Facts read 27 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Software can use social media APIs to publish, analyze results, manage accounts and receive webhook events. Use the entries to weigh network coverage, call limits, available history and platform support when selecting a service.
The standings: top 10
| Name | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Discord | 6.2 | $29.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 02 SocialBu API | 5.9 | $29 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 03 Telegram | 5.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 04 Ayrshare | 5.2 | $149 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Upload-Post | 5.1 | $192 a year | Free plan | Web, API, Self-hosted | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 06 WoopSocial API | 5.1 | $19 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 3 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Zernio | 5.1 | $1 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 08 bundle.social | 5.0 | $100 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Mastodon | 5.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 10 SocialAPI.ai | 5.0 | $29 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 30 Sep 2026 |
Entries appear in order of release recency, based on figures published by makers and without a score.
02
SocialBu API
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.9 Visit
03
Telegram
Telegram may suit people who want messaging across devices, large groups, or broadcast channels.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record5.4 Visit
04
Ayrshare
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.2 Visit
05
Upload-Post
WebAPISelf-hosted Record5.1 Visit
Before you choose
Compare the access you need
Identify which capabilities your project needs, such as publishing, analytics, account management or webhooks. Network coverage and data-history availability may also affect the fit.
Match the platform
The services listed run in various combinations of web, API, Android, iOS, self-hosted and Linux environments. Select one compatible with your software’s runtime.
Review free and paid access
AT Protocol, bundle.social, SocialAPI.ai and SocialBu API are examples of entries offering free plans. Listed paid starting prices span $4.99 to $149 per month, while Brandwatch Social Media Management asks you to request pricing.
Check trial terms
Trial availability differs by service: Ayrshare lists 28 days, bundle.social lists 14 days and SocialBu API lists 7 days.
Check limits and history
Compare each service’s published rate limit and data-history coverage with your expected workload. Together, these details indicate call frequency and how far back data can be retrieved.
Questions
What does a social media API list compare?
The comparison covers free-plan availability, entry pricing, publishing and analytics APIs, account management, webhooks, supported networks, rate limits and data history.
Which platforms do these services run on?
Across the list, deployments include web, API, Android, iOS, self-hosted and Linux.
Are free plans available?
The list marks AT Protocol, bundle.social, SocialAPI.ai, SocialBu API and Outstand API as having free plans.
Which services list a free trial?
Listed trial periods are 28 days for Ayrshare, 14 days for bundle.social and 7 days for SocialBu API.
Do paid prices appear in the list?
Yes. Examples include Bulkit at $4.99 per month, Post for Me at $10 per month, Outstand API at $19 per month and Ayrshare at $149 per month.
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