Note: Competitor pricing and features in this post were verified as of September 2026. Plans and pricing may have changed since publication.
Postiz is an open-source social media scheduling tool that offers both a self-hosted option and a managed cloud service. It has gained attention in the developer community for its transparency and the ability to run it on your own infrastructure. BulkPublish is a managed platform built for creators and small teams who want reliable scheduling without managing servers.
Here is how they compare in 2026.
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Postiz | BulkPublish |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Self-hosted only (free, but requires your own server); cloud has a 7-day trial | Free forever, 3 channels (1 per platform; X via pay-as-you-go credits), 1 post/day (any number of channels) |
| Starter/Pro | $29/mo (Standard, cloud) | $13.99/mo (Pro) or $11.89/mo billed yearly |
| Business | $49/mo (Pro, cloud, 30 channels) | $39.99/mo (Business) or $33.99/mo billed yearly |
| Self-hosted | Free (open source) | - |
The comparison here depends on which version of Postiz you are evaluating. The self-hosted version is free, but you need to provision and maintain a server, handle updates, manage databases, and troubleshoot issues yourself. The cloud version starts at $29/mo ($23/mo billed annually) for 5 channels, more than double BulkPublish Pro monthly.
BulkPublish Plans at a Glance
| Free | Pro | Business | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $0 | $13.99/mo | $39.99/mo |
| Annual price | $0 | $11.89/mo | $33.99/mo |
| Platforms | All 15 (X via pay-as-you-go credits) | All 15 | All 15 |
| Channels | 1 per platform (3 total) | 2 per platform (30 total) | 5 per platform (75 total) |
| Extra channels | $2.99/mo each | $2.99/mo each | $2.99/mo each |
| Posts per day | 1 | 30 | Unlimited |
| Scheduled posts | 3 in queue | Unlimited queue, 30/day | Unlimited queue, 100/day |
| Media storage | 100 MB | 2 GB | 10 GB |
| Organizations | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Repeat posts | No | 10 | Unlimited |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Postiz Standard (Cloud) | BulkPublish Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Social channels | 5 | 30 (up to 2 per platform) |
| Scheduled posts | Unlimited | 30 posts/day |
| Organizations | Varies | 3 |
| Media storage | Varies | 2 GB |
| Analytics | Basic | Post-level analytics |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Self-hostable | Yes | No |
| Bulk scheduling | Yes | Built-in bulk composer |
| Post recycling | Not listed | Yes (repeat posts) |
| API access | Yes | Yes (every plan) |
Channels Supported
Postiz supports 15 platforms, among them Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon, Google Business Profile, Telegram, Discord, and Tumblr. BulkPublish covers 15 platforms: Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon, Google Business Profile, Discord, Telegram, Tumblr, and Snapchat.
Where Postiz Wins
Postiz has several genuine advantages, especially for technically minded users.
- Open source and self-hostable: Postiz is open source, meaning you can run it on your own server, inspect the code, and modify it to suit your needs. For developers and teams with privacy requirements, this is a significant advantage. You own your data completely.
- Platform coverage: Postiz covers 15 platforms. BulkPublish covers 15 platforms too, including Discord, Telegram, Tumblr, and Snapchat.
- Agent-ready cloud: Postiz’s hosted plans put agent features first, which suits teams that want AI to drive their scheduling.
- No vendor lock-in: Because the code is open source, you are never locked into a subscription. If the cloud service shuts down or raises prices, you can always fall back to self-hosting.
If you are a developer or a team with DevOps resources who values data ownership and open-source principles, Postiz is worth serious consideration.
Where BulkPublish Wins
For creators and small teams who want a managed service that just works, BulkPublish has clear advantages.
- Cheaper cloud pricing: BulkPublish Pro costs $13.99/mo compared to Postiz’s $29/mo Standard cloud plan. That is a savings of over $180 per year. On a yearly plan, BulkPublish Pro drops to $11.89/mo, against $23/mo for Postiz Standard.
- No server required: Postiz’s free self-hosted option sounds appealing, but running your own server means paying for hosting (typically $5-20/mo for a VPS), handling updates, monitoring uptime, managing database backups, and debugging issues when things break. BulkPublish handles all of that for you at a lower cost than most self-hosting setups.
- Usable free plan: BulkPublish offers a free forever plan with 3 channels across the 15 platforms and 1 post per day. No server setup, no technical knowledge needed. You can sign up and start scheduling in minutes.
- Reliability and support: With a managed service, you get uptime guarantees, automatic updates, and customer support. Self-hosted Postiz means you are your own support team. If something breaks at 2 AM before a scheduled campaign goes out, you are on your own.
- Post recycling: BulkPublish Pro and Business plans include repeat posts to automatically reshare your best content. Postiz does not list it.
- Simpler onboarding: BulkPublish requires no technical setup. Sign up, connect your social accounts, and start scheduling. Postiz self-hosted requires Docker, environment configuration, and database setup.
- More channels per dollar: Postiz Standard includes 5 channels for $29/mo. BulkPublish Pro includes 30 for $13.99/mo.
The Bottom Line
Postiz is an impressive open-source project that gives technically savvy users full control over their social media scheduling infrastructure. If you have the DevOps skills to self-host or value code transparency, Postiz is a strong choice.
But for most creators and small teams, the practical question is: do you want to manage a server, or do you want to manage your social media? BulkPublish gives you a reliable managed service at $13.99/mo instead of $29/mo for Postiz’s cloud version, and even cheaper than most self-hosting setups when you factor in server costs and time spent on maintenance.
If scheduling posts is your goal and not running infrastructure, BulkPublish gets you there faster and cheaper.
