Comparison · Updated July 2026
Postiz vs TimeToPost: an honest comparison
Postiz is open source, agentic and broad, with 30+ platforms and a self-host option. TimeToPost is narrower at 3 live platforms, but stronger for a managed human-gated pipeline: git commits, X trends, SEO topics and warm engagers become drafts you approve in one queue.
Feature and pricing comparison
| Feature | TimeToPost | Postiz |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $12/mo flat | Self-host free; hosted Standard $29/mo |
| Higher tiers | $49.99/mo flat Pro | Team $39, Pro $49, Ultimate $99 |
| Live publishing platforms | Instagram, TikTok, X | 30+ including Discord, Slack, Reddit, Telegram, Mastodon, Bluesky, Warpcast, Nostr, WordPress, Medium, Dev.to |
| Hosting model | Managed SaaS | Open source and self-hostable; hosted available |
| Content origination | Git commits, X trends, SEO topics and warm engagers become drafts you approve in one queue. | Copilot and generation tools; no AutoSEO or equivalent multi-source loop found |
| MCP | 32-tool official MCP | 9-tool official MCP; a 22-tool community wrapper exists |
| AI media generation | Draft generation and in-app agent | Image and video generation quotas by plan |
| Timing engine | Automated timing-aware publishing | No automated engine; Postiz blog recommends DIY A/B testing |
| Approvals | Internal approval queue | Roles plus public-link external client review |
| Support risk | Direct managed support | Discord-only support; no SLA; recurring IG connection issues reported through June 2026 |
Postiz data from the verified July 2026 teardown. Postiz has a 9-tool official MCP at api.postiz.com/mcp; the 22-tool server is a third-party community wrapper, not the official count.
Where each one wins
TimeToPost wins when...
- - You want a managed product with direct support rather than self-host wiring.
- - You want 32 official MCP tools instead of 9 official Postiz tools.
- - You want $12 entry pricing instead of $29 hosted entry.
- - You need AutoSEO and the source-to-draft approval loop.
- - You want an automated timing engine.
Postiz wins when...
- - You need open source, self-hosting or data control.
- - You need 30+ platforms, including developer/community networks.
- - You want CLI, n8n and Make ecosystem breadth.
- - You need public-link external client approvals.
- - You want in-app image/video generation quotas.
Pick Postiz if self-hosting, open source or very broad platform coverage is decisive. Pick TimeToPost if you want managed support, lower hosted entry pricing, a larger official MCP and a human-gated origination loop.
Frequently asked questions
Is Postiz free?
Postiz is free if you self-host it. Hosted Postiz starts at $29/month as of July 2026, so it is not a free hosted scheduler.
What should I know about self-hosting Postiz?
Self-hosting gives control but adds wiring and maintenance: Temporal, Redis, Postgres and social integrations. The teardown also notes recurring Instagram connection issues in GitHub issues through June 2026 and Discord-only support without an SLA.
How does Postiz MCP compare with TimeToPost MCP?
TimeToPost has 32 official MCP tools. Postiz has 9 official MCP tools. A 22-tool Postiz community wrapper exists, but it is not the official server.
Try the Postiz alternative built around one approval queue
Git commits, X trends, SEO topics and warm engagers become drafts you approve before anything goes live on Instagram, TikTok or X.