Later
Visual social marketing and scheduling for brands and creators
The short version
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- Later is the cheaper entry point at $18.75 per month, against $29 for Postiz.
- Postiz has a free plan. Later does not.
- Later supports 8 of the 16 networks tracked here. Postiz supports 14.
- Only Later supports Snapchat.
- Only Postiz supports X, Bluesky, Mastodon, Google Business, Reddit, Telegram and Discord.
- Only Postiz offers a documented public API.
- Postiz ships an MCP server so AI agents can operate the scheduler directly.
- Postiz is open source and can be self hosted.
- Both target creators.
- Later also leans toward small business and teams.
- Postiz also leans toward agencies and developers.
Side by side
| Later | Postiz | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $18.75/mo | $29/mo |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| Networks | 8 of 16 | 14 of 16 |
| Public API | Not published | Yes |
| MCP server | Not documented | Yes |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Self hosted | No | Yes |
| Best for | Creators, Small business, Teams | Agencies, Creators, Developers |
| G2 rating | 4.5 (308) | Not listed |
| Founded | 2014 | Not published |
| Headquarters | Not published | Tel Aviv, Israel |
Network support
| Network | Later | Postiz |
|---|---|---|
| X (Twitter) | No | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Threads | Yes | Yes |
| Bluesky | No | Yes |
| Mastodon | No | Yes |
| TikTok | Yes | Yes |
| YouTube | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Google Business Profile | No | Yes |
| No | Yes | |
| Telegram | No | Yes |
| Discord | No | Yes |
| Snapchat | Yes | No |
| Tumblr | No | No |
Features
| Feature | Later | Postiz |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Visual calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Unified inbox | Yes | Yes |
| AI writing | Yes | Yes |
| Approval workflow | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk upload | Yes | Yes |
| RSS automation | Not advertised | Yes |
| Link in bio | Yes | Not advertised |
| Mobile app | Yes | Not advertised |
| White label | Not advertised | Yes |
| Team collaboration | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Later
| Starter | $18.75/mo | One social set and core planning and scheduling |
| Growth | $37.50/mo | More social sets, collaboration, analytics, and publishing |
| Advanced | $82.50/mo | Advanced team and analytics capabilities |
Postiz
| Standard | $29/mo | 5 channels, 400 posts/month |
| Team | $39/mo | 10 channels, unlimited posts |
| Pro | $49/mo | 30 channels, unlimited posts |
| Ultimate | $99/mo | 100 channels |
Strengths and limits
Later strengths
- Strong visual planner
- Link-in-bio tools
- Broad visual-network support
Later limits
- Some plans limit posts or profiles
- Visual-first workflow may not fit every team
Postiz strengths
- Open-source and self-hostable
- Native MCP support
- Cloud and self-hosted deployment
Postiz limits
- Self-hosting requires technical maintenance
- Cloud AI usage is tier-limited
- Network analytics vary by API
Later vs Postiz questions
Is Later cheaper than Postiz?
Later has no free plan. Paid plans start at $18.75 per month. Postiz has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29 per month.
Which supports more social networks, Later or Postiz?
Later supports LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest and Snapchat. Postiz supports X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Google Business, Reddit, Telegram and Discord.
Does Later or Postiz have an API?
Postiz has a documented public API. Later does not document one.
Can an AI agent use Later or Postiz?
Postiz documents an MCP server or agent integration. Hey Tasky is built around that workflow, with a review step before anything publishes.
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