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Mixpost alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Mixpost: self-hosting and API setup take technical effort, and lite edition is limited to core scheduling. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Mixpost, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Postiz currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Postiz logoPostizOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 466.5
2Buffer logoBufferFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +15 of 562.6
  1. Postiz logo

    1. PostizTop pick

    Best for: Developers and privacy-minded teams who want to self-host their social scheduler

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mixpost

    Open-source, self-hostable and supports even more networks.

    Pros

    • Open source and self-hostable with Docker
    • Very wide platform support, including Mastodon and Bluesky
    • API, CLI and MCP server for automation

    Cons

    • Self-hosting requires creating API apps for each network
    • Younger project, so some integrations change often
    • Inbox and listening are limited
    Visit Postiz Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Postiz a good Mixpost alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud starting price
    $29 per month (Standard)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026postiz.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    7 days on cloud
    Checked Oct 25, 2026postiz.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms supported
    34
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.postiz.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Buffer logo

    2. Buffer

    Best for: Solo creators and small businesses who want a clean, cheap scheduler without enterprise extras

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mixpost

    Hosted and polished, with a free plan, if you'd rather not run servers.

    Pros

    • Very easy to learn, with a tidy queue and calendar
    • Free plan covers three channels
    • Per-channel pricing stays cheap for small setups
    • Supports newer networks like Bluesky, Threads and Mastodon

    Cons

    • Engagement and reporting are basic next to Sprout Social or Agorapulse
    • Costs add up per channel once you manage many accounts
    • No social listening
    Visit Buffer Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Buffer a good Mixpost alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 3 channels
    Checked Oct 25, 2026buffer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $5 per channel/month (Essentials, billed yearly)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026buffer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days on paid plans
    Checked Oct 25, 2026buffer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan post limit
    10 scheduled posts per channel
    Checked Oct 25, 2026buffer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open finances
    Has shared finances and salaries since 2013
    Checked Oct 25, 2026buffer.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Mixpost alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Postiz logo

Best Mixpost alternative for most people

Postiz

Open-source, self-hostable and supports even more networks.

Postiz logo

Best Mixpost alternative for a free option

Postiz

Open-source, self-hostable and supports even more networks.

Buffer logo

Best Mixpost alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Buffer

Hosted and polished, with a free plan, if you'd rather not run servers.

Postiz logo

Best Mixpost alternative for open source

Postiz

Open-source, self-hostable and supports even more networks.

Postiz logo

Best Mixpost alternative for self-hosting

Postiz

Open-source, self-hostable and supports even more networks.

SocialPilot logo

Best Mixpost alternative for iPhone and Android

SocialPilot

Low-cost hosted agency tool with white-label options.

Sendible logo

Best Mixpost alternative for working in the browser

Sendible

Hosted agency platform with client workspaces and white-label reports.

Mixpost alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Mixpost?

Postiz ranks first right now. Open-source, self-hostable and supports even more networks. Buffer and SocialPilot follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Mixpost?

Yes. Postiz (open source) and Buffer (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Mixpost?

Yes: Postiz. Postiz can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Mixpost?

The complaints we hear most: self-hosting and API setup take technical effort; lite edition is limited to core scheduling; no social listening.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Mixpost, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.