Buffer
by BufferBuffer schedules social posts on Android, iOS and the web, with API and browser extension support.
Free plan Free trial From $5 a month, billed yearly AndroidiPhone & iPadWebBrowser extensionAPI
Best Social Media Management Tools 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Buffer leads this list of 145 (record score 8.4, free plan). Planable is next (record score 8.4, free plan), and Agorapulse is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 8.2).
Social media management tools help you plan posts, handle social inboxes, manage approvals and review analytics. This list helps buyers compare tools for publishing and account work.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
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| 01 Buffer | Buffer schedules social posts on Android, iOS and the web, with API and browser extension support. | 8.4 | $5 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 02 Planable | Planable manages social posts on Android, iOS and the web, with API access and a free plan. | 8.4 | $390 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Agorapulse | Agorapulse manages posts on Android and iOS across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and other networks. | 8.2 | $99 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 04 Postiz | Postiz manages social posts on web and mobile, with API, self-hosted options and approval workflows. | 8.0 | $23 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Iconosquare | Iconosquare offers social media management on Android, iOS and the web, with API and extension support. | 7.9 | €9 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Sprout Social | Sprout Social manages posts across X, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn and other networks on Android and iOS. | 7.8 | $79 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Emplifi | 7.8 | $1,249 a month | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 21 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 Later | Later schedules 30 posts for eight networks through browser, iOS and Android apps. | 7.8 | $225 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Metricool | Metricool manages social accounts on Android, iOS and the web, with API and browser extension support. | 7.8 | $240 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 10 Social Champ | Social Champ manages one social account across 12 networks, with a social inbox and mobile apps. | 7.8 | $5 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 28 Sep 2026 |
Compare free plans, paid-from pricing, social account limits, supported networks, scheduled posts, inbox features, approval workflows, analytics level and team users. Platform options include web, iOS, Android, APIs, self-hosting and browser extensions.
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Planable
Planable manages social posts on Android, iOS and the web, with API access and a free plan.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record8.4 Visit
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Agorapulse
Agorapulse manages posts on Android and iOS across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and other networks.
AndroidiPhone & iPad Record8.2 Visit
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Postiz
Postiz manages social posts on web and mobile, with API, self-hosted options and approval workflows.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record8.0 Visit
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Iconosquare
Iconosquare offers social media management on Android, iOS and the web, with API and extension support.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record7.9 Visit
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Sprout Social
AndroidiPhone & iPad $79 a month, billed yearly Record7.8 Visit Sprout Social manages posts across X, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn and other networks on Android and iOS.
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Later
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $225 a year Record7.8 Visit Later schedules 30 posts for eight networks through browser, iOS and Android apps.
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Metricool
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $240 a year Record7.8 Visit Metricool manages social accounts on Android, iOS and the web, with API and browser extension support.
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Social Champ
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $5 a month Record7.8 Visit Social Champ manages one social account across 12 networks, with a social inbox and mobile apps.
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SocialPilot
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $25 a month, billed yearly Record7.7 Visit SocialPilot is a paid social media tool for Android, iOS, web, APIs and extensions.
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Meta Business Suite
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record7.6 Visit Meta Business Suite may suit businesses managing Facebook Pages and Instagram accounts, especially small businesses seeking shared publishing, inbox and insight tools.
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Zoho Social
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record7.4 Visit Zoho Social supports 12 social accounts through browser, iOS and Android apps, including Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Postly
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $8 a month, billed yearly Record7.4 Visit Postly is a paid social media tool for Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, web and APIs.
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Hootsuite
Web $99 a month, billed yearly Record7.2 Visit It suits individuals and teams managing multiple social channels from a shared web dashboard.
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Loomly
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $49 a month, billed yearly Record7.2 Visit Loomly is a paid social media tool for Android, iOS and web.
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OneUp
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $180 a year Record7.1 Visit OneUp supports social posting on Android, iOS, web, APIs and browser extensions.
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Typefully
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $99 a year Record7.1 Visit It suits creators and businesses scheduling content across several social networks.
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Pallyy
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $20 a month, billed yearly Record7.1 Visit Pallyy provides social media management on Android, iOS, macOS and the web, with a free plan.
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Publer
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $5 a month Record7.0 Visit Publer manages posts across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and other networks on web and mobile.
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MeetEdgar
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $24.91 a month, billed yearly Record6.8 Visit MeetEdgar is a paid social media tool for Android, iOS, web and browser extensions.
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Postmill AI
WebAPISelf-hosted $9 a month Record6.8 Visit Postmill AI fits individuals, teams, and agencies managing client brands in one workspace.
Before you choose
Check the free route
Look for a free plan if you want to start without a subscription. A free trial can help you review paid features before choosing a plan.
Pricing models differ. Later lists a paid plan from $18.75 per month when billed annually and a 14-day trial. Social Champ lists a free plan, paid plans from $4 per month when billed annually and a 14-day trial.
Match your working platforms
Check whether a tool supports the way you work. The list covers web, iOS, Android, API, self-hosted and browser-extension access.
A web tool may suit desktop work, while mobile apps can help with phone-based tasks. API or self-hosted access may matter when you connect software or manage your own hosting.
Compare publishing controls
Review supported networks, social account capacity and scheduled-post support before you commit. These fields show whether a tool fits your publishing routine.
A social inbox can bring conversations into one workspace. Approval workflow features can help route posts for review before publication.
Check reporting and collaboration
Compare analytics level when reporting matters. Team-user limits also affect how a shared workspace fits your group.
If you need a specific network, account limit or approval path, confirm that capability in the tool's plan details before signing up.
Questions
Do these social media tools offer free plans?
Free plans are available on part of the list. Social Champ and Typefully list free plans, while Meta Business Suite lists a free pricing model.
Which platforms do these tools support?
Platform coverage includes web, iOS, Android, API, self-hosted use and browser extensions. Check the individual tool for its supported combination.
Do the tools include free trials?
Free trials appear on part of the list. Later and Social Champ list 14-day trials.
Are open-source tools included?
Open-source tools are not represented on this list.
What should I compare before choosing a tool?
Compare free plan access, paid-from pricing, social accounts, supported networks, scheduled posts, social inbox, approval workflow, analytics level and team users.
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