What's the best social media scheduling tool?
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Short comparison
| Tool | Pricing model | Free plan | Starting price | Difficulty | Output rights | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canva | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | $0 · then US$144/year for one person | 1/5 | You own or may use output commercially | Fast templated design for non-designers |
| Buffer | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | $0 · then $5/mo per channel ($60/yr per channel) | 1/5 | Not a content generator | Solo creators scheduling a few channels |
| Taplio | Paid plans only | Trial only | $39/mo billed monthly | 1/5 | Not a content generator | Growing on LinkedIn |
| Meta Business Suite | Free | Yes | Free | 1/5 | – | Free Instagram and Facebook scheduling |
| Metricool | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | See official site | 1/5 | – | Affordable scheduling plus analytics |
| Typefully | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | See official site | 1/5 | – | Writing threads and posts |
Ranked by fit for solo businesses: tools we profile in depth first, then those used in our research notes, then the rest. Affiliate status never changes the order. See all 9 social media scheduling tools with a ranked shortlist.
Quick answers
What's the best social media scheduling tool?
Our overall pick is Buffer: Solo creators scheduling a few channels.
What's the best free social media scheduling tool?
Canva, which has a free plan or free version. Fast templated design for non-designers.
Which social media scheduling tool is easiest for beginners?
Canva, rated 1/5 to learn.