I just discovered something that's going to save a lot of you serious money.
The problem: Buffer, Hootsuite, Sprout Social... they all charge premium prices for basic scheduling.
• Buffer: $6/month PER channel
• Hootsuite: $199/month
• Sprout Social: $249/month
The solution: Postiz
It's an open-source social media command center that replaces your entire stack. And it's free forever if you self-host.
What it does:
→ Schedule to 25+ platforms (X, IG, LinkedIn, TikTok, YT, Reddit, FB, Threads, Pinterest, Bluesky, Mastodon, Discord, Slack, Telegram + more)
→ AI writes your posts AND creates images (built-in Canva-style editor)
→ Full analytics across every platform
→ Team collaboration with approvals
→ Auto-engagement (auto-like, auto-comment when you hit milestones)
→ Full API for automation (n8n, Make, Zapier)
The kicker: Self-hosted = zero monthly fees. Unlimited channels. Unlimited team members. Every feature included. No "upgrade to unlock" games.
Proof this is legit:
• #1 Product of the Day, Week, AND Month on Product Hunt
• 28,000+ GitHub stars
• Millions of Docker downloads
• 100% open source (AGPL-3.0)
If you're running social for clients or your own brands, this is a no-brainer.