# Buffer alternatives > 3 alternatives to Buffer (Social media scheduling and analytics for small teams), all social media tools that share at least one job with it: Maeve Social, Postiz, TrackMedia. ## How to choose - Free to start: [TrackMedia](https://another.directory/tools/trackmedia) - Free trial, then paid: [Maeve Social](https://another.directory/tools/maeve-social), [Postiz](https://another.directory/tools/postiz) ## At a glance | Tool | What it is | Free plan | Pricing | |---|---|---|---| | [Buffer](https://another.directory/tools/buffer) (the tool these replace) | Social media scheduling and analytics for small teams | Yes, free plan | Freemium | | [Maeve Social](https://another.directory/tools/maeve-social) | Social media scheduling and client approvals for agencies and brands | Free trial, then paid | Free trial | | [Postiz](https://another.directory/tools/postiz) | Social media scheduler that AI agents can operate | Free trial, then paid | Free trial | | [TrackMedia](https://another.directory/tools/trackmedia) | Social media publishing and click tracking across 21 networks | Yes, free plan | Freemium | ## Maeve Social > Social media scheduling and client approvals for agencies and brands Maeve Social is social media management software for agencies, brands and creators. It schedules posts to nine platforms, collects client approvals, handles comments and DMs, and produces branded PDF reports. - Website: https://maevesocial.com - Page: https://another.directory/tools/maeve-social - Category: [Social Media](https://another.directory/categories/social-media) - Pricing: Free trial - Maker on X: [@maeve_social](https://x.com/maeve_social) - Tags: social scheduling, client approvals, social analytics, comments inbox, dm replies, mcp server - Listed: 28 Oct 2026 - Updated: 28 Oct 2026 ### What is Maeve Social? Posts are planned and scheduled from one workspace to Instagram, Facebook, Threads, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Pinterest and Google Business Profile. Each platform can get its own caption, media and settings, such as trial reels on Instagram or music on TikTok. The caption, schedule, team notes and tasks sit on the post itself. A built-in canvas, docs and tables cover references, briefs and planning, and a table row is the actual post, so its status updates as it publishes. Approvals have their own area, with stages for the team and the client, drafts that show what changed, and a queue of items waiting on a reviewer. Clients review in a portal without an account, or in the phone app. A social inbox gathers comments and DMs, and auto DMs can be set up on Instagram and Facebook. Analytics combine native platform data with views by label, content pillar and format, and export as branded PDF. Competitor tracking shows posting frequency and top posts, plus trending TikTok hashtags and music. AI agents such as Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor can work in Maeve through its MCP server, and scripts can use the REST API or maeve-cli. ### Who is Maeve Social for? Suited to social media agencies that need client sign-off without handing out logins, and to brands, founders and creators who manage several accounts. Teams that want one place for planning, publishing, replies and reporting will find it fits. Developers and people using AI agents can connect through the API, CLI or MCP server. ### Highlights - Schedules to nine platforms from one view, with per-platform captions, media and settings - Client approval portal with no login and no per-client charge - Social inbox for comments and DMs, plus automatic DM replies on Instagram and Facebook - Analytics by label, content pillar and format, exported as branded PDF - MCP server, REST API and maeve-cli for agents and scripts - Competitor tracking with posting frequency and top posts ### How much does Maeve Social cost? Free trial. The site offers a 3 day free trial and lists Basic, Standard and Premium plans. Plan prices are not stated in the provided text. ## Postiz > Social media scheduler that AI agents can operate Postiz is a social media scheduler that AI agents can drive through an MCP server, a CLI or a skill. Marketers, developers and automation teams use it to draft, schedule and publish posts to 30+ channels from one calendar. - Website: https://postiz.com - Page: https://another.directory/tools/postiz - Category: [Social Media](https://another.directory/categories/social-media) - Pricing: Free trial - Tags: social scheduling, mcp server, ai agents, cross-posting, social analytics, public api - Listed: 24 Oct 2026 - Updated: 24 Oct 2026 ### What is Postiz? Postiz lets a user write a post once and publish it to every connected channel on a set schedule. A visual calendar shows what is queued before it goes out. Channels include X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Discord, Slack, Telegram, Medium, WordPress and others. A built-in editor designs post images, and AI can generate images from a prompt. The agentic side runs through a hosted MCP server with OAuth sign-in, a CLI and an installable skill. Agents such as Claude, Claude Code, ChatGPT, Cursor and OpenClaw can draft, schedule and publish posts, with a human reviewing the plan. For automation, a public API, n8n, Make.com and Zapier connect Postiz to other workflows. Teams can invite members and assign posts, and analytics show which posts and channels perform best. Auto actions can post, like or comment when a post reaches a milestone such as 100 likes. ### Who is Postiz for? Marketers who prefer to prompt an AI agent to plan and schedule posts, and developers who want to build a posting feature using the API, SDK and OAuth2. It also suits automation teams that run n8n or Make.com workflows, and teams that need a shared calendar and approvals across many channels. ### Highlights - Publishes to 30+ channels including X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky and Telegram - Hosted MCP server with OAuth sign-in, plus a CLI and an installable agent skill - Public API, SDK and OAuth2 for building posting apps on top - Works with n8n, Make.com and Zapier for automated posting - Auto actions can post, like or comment once a post hits a set milestone - Built-in image editor and AI image generation ### How much does Postiz cost? Free trial. A 7-day free trial is offered, and paid plans start at $29/month. The MCP server, CLI and public API are included on every plan. ## TrackMedia > Social media publishing and click tracking across 21 networks TrackMedia is a social media publishing tool that sends one draft to 21 networks and tracks link clicks back to each post. It can be run from a dashboard, Slack, Telegram, an API or an AI agent. - Website: https://trackmedia.app - Page: https://another.directory/tools/trackmedia - Category: [Social Media](https://another.directory/categories/social-media) - Pricing: Freemium - Tags: cross-posting, link tracking, social scheduling, social analytics, mcp server, comments inbox - Listed: 20 Oct 2026 - Updated: 20 Oct 2026 ### What is TrackMedia? A single composer takes one master draft and produces a version for each network, including Bluesky, LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, Mastodon, X, Facebook, Pinterest, Reddit, Telegram, Discord and Substack Notes. Preflight checks flag problems such as character limits or a missing TikTok cover before publishing. It also supports queues, first comments, threads and carousels, and posts can be scheduled on a calendar or at a suggested best time. Every link in a post becomes a short link for the account it goes out on, with UTM tags added, so clicks show per post and per network. The analytics view combines reach, engagement and clicks from all accounts, including posts not published through TrackMedia. An assistant drafts posts and answers questions about account numbers, returning drafts as cards with buttons in Slack and Telegram. A comments inbox covers Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Crosspost rules copy posts from one account to others. ### Who is TrackMedia for? Suits creators, brand marketers and agencies that post to many networks and want to see which posts drive clicks. Developers and teams using AI agents can control it through the REST API, CLI or MCP server for Claude, ChatGPT and Grok. Comment replies are limited to three networks. ### Highlights - Publishes one draft to 21 networks with per-network versions - Preflight checks each platform's limits before a post goes out - Link tracking adds short links and UTM tags per post and network - Crosspost rules copy posts between accounts, starting in review mode - REST API, typed SDK, CLI with dry runs, signed webhooks and an MCP server - Assistant works in the dashboard, Slack and Telegram ### How much does TrackMedia cost? Freemium. Free to start with no card required. Paid plans are $99 a year and $799 a year, billed annually, and both include all 21 networks. Plans cap channels and workspaces. --- From Another Directory (https://another.directory), a directory of new software tools. Lists what each site says; it is not a ranking or a review.