Social Media tools

Schedule posts across platforms, manage inboxes and measure what works.

What to look for in social media tools

  • Supported platforms and post types (Reels, carousels, Shorts, threads)
  • Number of connected channels on each plan
  • Team approval workflows if a client signs off on posts
  • Reporting you can share with clients or stakeholders

Social Media tools in our database

Listed alphabetically — this is not a ranking. We only rank tools after hands-on testing.

Buffer

Social Media

A social media scheduling tool for planning and publishing posts across several platforms, with analytics and a simple, uncluttered…

Main use
Planning a week of posts
Free plan
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Pricing
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Last reviewed
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Canva

Graphics

A browser-based design platform with templates for social posts, thumbnails, presentations, documents and print. It also includes…

Main use
Social media graphics
Free plan
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Pricing
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Last reviewed
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Meta’s free hub for managing Facebook Pages and connected Instagram accounts — scheduling posts, replying to messages and viewing…

Main use
Scheduling Instagram posts
Free plan
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Pricing
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Last reviewed
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