Buffer
by BufferBuffer suits creators, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and teams planning content across multiple social channels.
Free plan Free trial From $5 a month, billed yearly AndroidiPhone & iPadWebBrowser extensionAPI
Best Social Media Schedulers 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Social media schedulers help plan and publish posts across social networks from a shared workspace. This list helps buyers compare tools before choosing a fit for personal, team or business publishing.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Buffer | Buffer suits creators, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and teams planning content across multiple social channels. | 8.6 | $5 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 02 CoSchedule | CoSchedule Social Calendar suits marketers planning and publishing across several social networks. | 7.6 | $29 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 03 Sprout Social | Sprout Social suits teams organizing social accounts and coordinating posts, replies, and approvals. | 7.5 | $79 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 04 Agorapulse | It suits social media managers who want publishing, inbox, listening, and reporting tools across supported networks. | 7.5 | $99 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 05 Later | Later suits social media managers, agencies, and brands that want to plan and schedule content across supported networks. | 7.4 | $225 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 06 Hootsuite | It suits individuals and teams managing multiple social channels from a shared web dashboard. | 7.1 | $99 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Web | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Zoho Social | It suits individuals and teams planning posts across supported networks, as well as agencies that need client dashboards. | 7.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 08 Metricool | Metricool suits social media professionals, business owners, agencies, brands, and creators who manage connected social accounts. | 7.1 | $240 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 09 SocialBee | 6.7 | $29 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 15 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 SocialPilot | 6.6 | $25 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 15 Oct 2026 |
The finder compares free access, paid starting price, supported networks, posting volume, account limits, approvals, analytics and bulk scheduling. Platform coverage includes web, iOS, Android, API, extension and self-hosted options; entries carry published figures and no score.
02
CoSchedule
CoSchedule Social Calendar suits marketers planning and publishing across several social networks.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record7.6 Visit
03
Sprout Social
Sprout Social suits teams organizing social accounts and coordinating posts, replies, and approvals.
AndroidiPhone & iPad Record7.5 Visit
04
Agorapulse
It suits social media managers who want publishing, inbox, listening, and reporting tools across supported networks.
AndroidiPhone & iPad Record7.5 Visit
05
Later
Later suits social media managers, agencies, and brands that want to plan and schedule content across supported networks.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record7.4 Visit
6
Hootsuite
Web $99 a month, billed yearly Record7.1 Visit It suits individuals and teams managing multiple social channels from a shared web dashboard.
7
Zoho Social
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record7.1 Visit It suits individuals and teams planning posts across supported networks, as well as agencies that need client dashboards.
8
Metricool
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $240 a year Record7.1 Visit Metricool suits social media professionals, business owners, agencies, brands, and creators who manage connected social accounts.
11
Publer
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $5 a month Record6.5 Visit Publer suits individuals and teams planning posts across multiple social networks who need approval workflows or analytics.
13
OneUp
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $180 a year Record6.3 Visit It suits individuals, agencies, and teams managing multiple social accounts and approval processes.
14
Loomly
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $49 a month, billed yearly Record6.3 Visit Loomly suits social media managers and teams coordinating accounts across its supported networks.
15
Postiz
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $23 a month, billed yearly Record6.2 Visit Postiz suits creators, marketers, brands, agencies, developers, and automation teams managing social content across multiple channels.
16
PostNext
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 €4 a month, billed yearly Record5.2 Visit PostNext suits individuals and teams planning content for multiple social channels.
18
Hopper HQ Hashtag Generator
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $16 a month, billed yearly Record4.9 Visit This tool suits Instagram users who want tag suggestions from a short description or a ready-made pack to copy.
20
Kontentino
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $59 a month, billed yearly Record4.6 Visit It suits teams coordinating content across multiple social networks and needing an approval workflow.
Before you choose
Compare free access and paid entry
A free plan can lower upfront cost, while a free trial gives you a time-limited way to try paid access. Check the listed terms before choosing a scheduler.
Compare the paid starting price with the features you need, rather than looking at the free label alone.
Match the platform to your workflow
Schedulers may run on the web, iOS, Android, an API, a browser extension or a self-hosted setup. Pick a platform that fits where you plan and publish posts.
If you need an API, extension or self-hosted deployment, confirm that option in the platform details before signing up.
Check networks, accounts and post volume
Supported networks show where a scheduler can publish. Social-account limits show how broadly one subscription can cover your profiles.
Posts per month indicates the publishing capacity listed for a plan. Compare that figure with your planned schedule and bulk-scheduling needs.
Review approvals and reporting
Approval workflows matter when posts need review before publishing. Look for the workflow support that matches your team process.
Analytics and reports can shape how you track published posts. Compare the reporting details alongside network and account support.
Questions
Can I use a social media scheduler for free?
A free plan is offered by items on this list. Free-plan limits and paid features differ, so check the listed terms.
Do these tools offer free trials?
A free trial is offered by items on this list. Trial length and access vary by tool.
Which platforms can social media schedulers run on?
Listed platforms include web, iOS, Android, API, browser extension and self-hosted options. Support varies by tool.
What should I compare besides price?
Compare supported networks, posts per month, social accounts, approval workflows, analytics and reports, plus bulk scheduling.
Do schedulers support approval workflows?
Approval workflows are a comparison field on this list. Check the entry details for the support provided.
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