TryPost: the open source Publer alternative
Publer is one of the most price-competitive scheduling tools, with a generous free plan and a feature set that punches above its weight. TryPost competes on the same value proposition but opens the source code and adds MCP, the angle Publer doesn't address.
Why teams pick TryPost over Publer
Open source
Self-host TryPost without limits. Publer is closed SaaS, so your data, calendar, and team workflows live on their infrastructure.
MCP server
Plug Claude, Cursor, or ChatGPT directly into your scheduler. Publer has no equivalent.
AI included, not AI-as-credits
Publer's AI Assistant uses a per-image / per-caption credit system. TryPost includes generous AI credits in every paid plan.
Cleaner team pricing
Publer's per-user model adds up at agency scale. TryPost's per-workspace tier covers 5 to 20 team members on a single plan price.
TryPost vs Publer feature-by-feature
| Feature | TryPost | Publer |
|---|---|---|
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Self-host | Free | Not available |
| Free plan | Self-host unlimited | 3 social accounts, limited features |
| MCP server | Yes | No |
| AI credit model | Pool per plan | Per-feature credits |
| Networks supported | Every major network | 13 (broader, similar) |
Pricing comparison
Publer is one of the cheaper options in the category. TryPost matches it and adds the open source angle.
| Plan tier | TryPost | Publer |
|---|---|---|
| Free / starter | Self-host free; cloud trial | Free for 3 accounts |
| Solo paid (5 accounts) | $16/month yearly | ~$12/month yearly |
| Team (15 users) | Pro plan | $25/user × 15 = $375/month |
Switch if you...
- Want open source and self-hosting
- Need MCP for AI agent integration
- Run a team and Publer's per-user model is becoming expensive
- Want predictable AI credits, not per-feature charging
Stick with Publer if you...
- Use one of the niche networks Publer covers that TryPost doesn't
- Are happy on their free tier and have no reason to switch
- Specifically rely on Publer's link-in-bio product
- Don't need open source or MCP
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