Publer alternatives

01Why people leave Publer

02The alternatives, ranked by fit

1. Solo creators

   BufferBuffer

   Switch to Buffer if you want a straightforward option for a few channels or cheap unlimited posts. It has a free plan and starts at $5, according to our comparison. Small teams can also get basic approval workflows. That makes it a reasonable alternative when your priority is affordable publishing rather than a broader agency toolkit.

   Trade-off: Costs can rise when you add channels across multiple clients.

   Buffer reviewPubler vs Buffer
   6.9/10

   from
   $5/mofree plan
2. Budget analytics

   MetricoolMetricool

   Metricool is worth comparing if you want analytics and crossposting without moving straight to a higher-priced team platform. It has a free plan and starts at $20, according to our comparison. The fit includes agencies managing client brands and solo marketers using free crossposting, with the caveat that some features are paid add-ons.

   Trade-off: Check which features require paid add-ons.

   Metricool reviewPubler vs Metricool
   7.4/10

   from
   $20/mofree plan
3. Agency approvals

   RecurPostRecurPost

   RecurPost is a closer fit if client accounts and approval workflows matter more than Publer’s low starting price. Our comparison lists it from $9 and identifies agencies, teams needing client approvals, and freelancers scheduling several profiles as its audience. Before switching, check the user limits and add-on costs; those can change the total.

   Trade-off: Check user limits and add-on costs first.

   RecurPost reviewPubler vs RecurPost
   7.4/10

   from
   $9/mo
4. Shared inbox teams

   HootsuiteHootsuite

   Hootsuite makes more sense when the work extends beyond scheduling: our comparison lists a unified inbox, approvals, and reporting for teams managing social accounts together. It starts at $99, so this is a workflow-driven switch, not a way to cut costs. Compare the team toolkit against the per-seat expense before moving.

   Trade-off: The $99 starting price may not suit cost-conscious teams.

   Hootsuite review
   6.2/10

   from
   $99/mo
5. Publishing and engagement

   Sprout SocialSprout Social

   Choose Sprout Social if you want publishing and engagement together, shared workflows, or a platform for many social profiles. Our comparison lists it from $79. That higher starting price may be justified if those team needs outweigh Publer’s lower listed starting price, but check profile limits and per-seat costs before committing.

   Trade-off: Profile limits and rising per-seat costs can sting.

   Sprout Social review
   7.0/10

   from
   $79/mo
6. Influencer campaigns

   LaterLater

   Later is a better match if you want to bundle scheduling with influencer campaigns or a shoppable Link in Bio. It starts at $18.75 in our comparison and is aimed at brands and agencies tracking creator ROI. This is a switch for a different marketing workflow, not simply a cheaper scheduler.

   Trade-off: Reddit users raise concerns about its influencer marketplace and support.

   Later review
   6.1/10

   from
   $18.75/mo
7. Visual planning

   PlanolyPlanoly

   Planoly suits solo creators planning one social set, especially those focused on Instagram-style visual planning or selling digital products. Our comparison lists a free plan and a $14 starting price. If you need more than one set, check the Starter limit and get a quote for higher tiers before leaving Publer.

   Trade-off: The Starter plan is limited to one set.

   Planoly review
   6.2/10

   from
   $14/mofree plan

03Side by side

Tool	Score	From	Free plan	Best for
Publer Publer (current)	7.5	$4/mo	Yes	Creators scheduling across a few accounts
Buffer Buffer	6.9	$5/mo	Yes	Solo creators managing a few channels
Metricool Metricool	7.4	$20/mo	Yes	Agencies managing multiple client brands
RecurPost RecurPost	7.4	$9/mo	No	Agencies managing client accounts
Hootsuite Hootsuite	6.2	$99/mo	No	Teams managing social accounts together
Sprout Social Sprout Social	7.0	$79/mo	No	Teams needing publishing and engagement together
Later Later	6.1	$18.75/mo	No	Brands bundling scheduling and influencer campaigns
Planoly Planoly	6.2	$14/mo	Yes	Solo creators planning one social set

Prices from each vendor's pricing page, checked Nov 6, 2026.