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Best Social Media Scheduling Software 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Social media scheduling software helps plan, publish and review posts across connected social networks. It can suit solo publishers, teams and organizations that need a shared posting workflow.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Friends+Me | Social media scheduling and content management software with drafts, coworker invites and delayed publishing. | 6.3 | $7.50 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Pallyy | Schedules social posts through Android, iOS, macOS, web and API connections. | 6.2 | $20 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Hopper HQ Hashtag Generator | Creates Instagram hashtag packs from topics or descriptions on Android, iOS and the web. | 6.0 | $16 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Planable | Social media scheduling software available on Android, iOS, web and through an API. | 6.0 | $390 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Postcron | Postcron suits social media workers, community managers, entrepreneurs, and freelancers who need to schedule posts across several networks. | 6.0 | $1,200 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Buffer | Social media scheduling software for Android, iOS, web, browser extensions and API access. | 5.9 | $5 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Postly | Postly schedules social posts on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and web, with API access. | 5.8 | $8 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Agorapulse | Social media software for Android and iOS supporting Facebook, Instagram, Threads and other networks. | 5.7 | $99 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 09 CoSchedule | CoSchedule Social Calendar suits marketers planning and publishing across several social networks. | 5.7 | $29 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 10 Metricool | Social media scheduling software for Android, iOS, web, extensions and API access. | 5.6 | $240 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 28 Sep 2026 |
This page presents maker-published details for direct comparison rather than a scoring formula. Compare free plans, paid-from prices, supported networks, social accounts, team seats, approvals, analytics, bulk scheduling, inbox monitoring and platform access.
02
Pallyy
Schedules social posts through Android, iOS, macOS, web and API connections.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record6.2 Visit
03
Hopper HQ Hashtag Generator
Creates Instagram hashtag packs from topics or descriptions on Android, iOS and the web.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record6.0 Visit
04
Planable
Social media scheduling software available on Android, iOS, web and through an API.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record6.0 Visit
05
Postcron
Postcron suits social media workers, community managers, entrepreneurs, and freelancers who need to schedule posts across several networks.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record6.0 Visit
6
Buffer
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $5 a month, billed yearly Record5.9 Visit Social media scheduling software for Android, iOS, web, browser extensions and API access.
7
Postly
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $8 a month, billed yearly Record5.8 Visit Postly schedules social posts on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and web, with API access.
8
Agorapulse
AndroidiPhone & iPad $99 a month, billed yearly Record5.7 Visit Social media software for Android and iOS supporting Facebook, Instagram, Threads and other networks.
9
CoSchedule
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $29 a month, billed yearly Record5.7 Visit CoSchedule Social Calendar suits marketers planning and publishing across several social networks.
10
Metricool
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $240 a year Record5.6 Visit Social media scheduling software for Android, iOS, web, extensions and API access.
11
Post Planner
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record5.6 Visit Social media scheduler for web, iOS and Android supporting three accounts and multiple networks.
12
Social Champ
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $5 a month Record5.6 Visit Social media scheduler for Android, iOS, web and extensions supporting 12 networks.
13
Loomly
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $49 a month, billed yearly Record5.5 Visit Paid social media scheduling software for Android, iOS and web.
14
MeetEdgar
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $24.91 a month, billed yearly Record5.5 Visit Paid social media scheduling software for Android, iOS, web and browser extensions.
15
SocialBee
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $29 a month Record5.5 Visit Paid social media scheduling software for Android, iOS and web.
16
SocialPilot
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $25 a month, billed yearly Record5.5 Visit SocialPilot schedules posts on web, iOS and Android with API and browser extension support.
17
Circleboom Publish
Web $24.99 a month, billed yearly Record5.4 Visit Circleboom Publish creates, schedules and queues posts on the web across 10 social networks.
18
Later
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $225 a year Record5.4 Visit Later suits social media managers, agencies, and brands that want to plan and schedule content across supported networks.
19
OneUp
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $180 a year Record5.4 Visit Paid social media scheduling software for Android, iOS, web, extensions and API access.
20
Sprout Social
AndroidiPhone & iPad $79 a month, billed yearly Record5.2 Visit Schedule posts from Android or iOS for X, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and other networks.
21
Nelio Content
WebAPISelf-hosted Free plan Record5.0 Visit WordPress plugin with a calendar for posts, social messages, editorial tasks and resharing.
22
Publer
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $5 a month Record4.9 Visit Social media scheduler for web, iOS and Android supporting networks including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
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Zoho Social
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record4.9 Visit Social media scheduler for web, iOS and Android supporting 12 social accounts.
25
Schedule & Share
Web $23 a month, billed yearly Record4.8 Visit Schedule & Share schedules and publishes posts from a web calendar, with AI tools and many social integrations.
Before you choose
Compare plans and trial access
Check whether a tool lists a free plan, a paid-from price or a trial period. Pricing notes can differ by billing term, so read the plan details before choosing.
A free plan can help you start without a subscription. A trial can give you time to review paid features before a charge.
Match networks and account needs
Review the supported networks field against the accounts you manage. Social account limits can shape which plan fits a solo publisher or a larger operation.
A tool may support web, Android, iOS, an API, a browser extension or macOS. Choose access that matches the devices and workflows you use.
Check team and approval controls
Team seats show how a service handles shared access. Approval workflows can add a review step before a post is published.
Look for these fields when several people create, review or schedule content.
Review analytics and inbox tools
Post analytics can help you inspect published content. Inbox monitoring can keep replies and messages in the same work area.
Bulk scheduling matters when you need to prepare multiple posts in one session. Compare these fields with the work you plan to do.
Consider code and platform access
Platform listings include web, Android, iOS, API, browser extension and macOS options. An API or extension may fit a workflow that does not stay in a browser.
If open-source software matters to your requirements, check the open-source label and the licence details before adoption.
Questions
What does social media scheduling software do?
It helps plan, schedule and manage posts for supported social networks, with fields such as bulk scheduling, analytics and inbox monitoring.
Can I find a free plan on this list?
Free-plan availability is shown as a comparison field. Review the plan note for the tool you are considering.
Do these tools offer trials?
Trial availability is shown in pricing notes where provided. Check the listed term and paid-from details before starting.
Which platforms can I use?
Platform entries include web, Android, iOS, API, browser extension and macOS. Availability depends on the tool.
What should teams compare?
Compare team seats and approval workflows, then review supported networks, account limits, analytics, bulk scheduling and inbox monitoring.
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