Later alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Later: no permanent free plan, and inbox and listening are weaker than all-in-one suites. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Later, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Planoly currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Later alternative for most people
PlanolyAnother visual-first planner for Instagram creators, with a cheaper starter tier.
Best Later alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
BufferSimpler, per-channel pricing and a free plan for up to three channels.
Best Later alternative for iPhone and Android
Sked SocialStrong visual planning for Instagram with more agency and team features.
Best Later alternative for working in the browser
TailwindA better fit if Pinterest is the main channel.
Later alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Later?
Planoly ranks first right now. Another visual-first planner for Instagram creators, with a cheaper starter tier. Buffer and Sked Social follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Later?
Yes. Buffer (free plan + paid), Tailwind (free plan + paid), Metricool (free plan + paid) and Publer (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Later?
None of the 7 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Later?
The complaints we hear most: no permanent free plan; inbox and listening are weaker than all-in-one suites; social sets get expensive for agencies with many brands.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Later, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.