Comparison
Markaestro vs Postiz
Postiz is an agent-friendly scheduler with an API, CLI, and MCP server on every plan, and a self-hosted option. Markaestro is a publishing and measurement platform priced per workspace, built for people who run several brands, with an API and MCP server for AI agents on every plan. Postiz suits technical teams who want many networks, AI media, or self-hosting; Markaestro suits multi-brand marketers and teams automating with AI agents.
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At a Glance
| Markaestro | Postiz | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Starter $19 a month ($16 billed annually) | Standard $29 a month ($23 billed annually) |
| Pricing model | One plan per workspace, covering several brands; no per-seat or per-channel charge inside plan limits | Per plan, by number of channels |
| Free plan | No | No hosted free plan; self-hosting is available |
| Free trial | 7 days; card required, not charged during the trial | Not listed on the pricing page |
| Networks | Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and X | 30+ networks, including Reddit, Discord, Bluesky, and Mastodon |
| Team members | Starter 1, Growth 2, Pro 5, Business unlimited | Standard has no team support; Team and above include unlimited members |
| API and AI agents | API, signed webhooks, and a hosted MCP server with OAuth sign-in on every plan | MCP server, CLI, and API on every plan |
| Evergreen recycling | Intelligent Evergreen queues with owner review (Pro and Business) | Not listed on the pricing page |
| Social inbox | No; Markaestro focuses on publishing and measurement | Not listed on the pricing page |
Where Postiz Is Stronger
- Far more networks (30+), including Reddit and Discord.
- AI image and video generation and video clipping.
- A self-hosted option.
Where Markaestro Is Stronger
- Brands are first class: one workspace runs several brands with separate channels, voice, and reporting.
- MCP sign-in happens in the browser with OAuth, and each connection is scoped to one brand or all brands.
- Intelligence and Evergreen queues built on each brand's own measured results.
Which Should You Choose?
- Choose Postiz for technical teams who want many networks, AI media, or self-hosting.
- Choose Markaestro if you run social media for several brands, want recommendations from your own results rather than generic benchmarks, or want an AI agent to schedule and report for you.
Try it on your own brands: every Markaestro plan starts with a 7-day free trial. See pricing.
Switching from Postiz
- Create a brand for each business or client and connect its channels through each platform's own sign-in.
- Posts you already published natively are imported into Markaestro Analytics, so reporting starts with history.
- Recreate upcoming scheduled posts in the calendar, or have an AI agent do it through the MCP server.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Markaestro cheaper than Postiz?
It depends on your setup. Markaestro starts at $19 a month per workspace; Postiz's pricing page lists "Standard $29 a month ($23 billed annually)". See the table above for the pricing model, which matters more than the entry price as you add brands and people.
Does Markaestro have a free plan like Postiz?
Markaestro has no permanent free plan. Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial.
Which social networks does Markaestro support compared with Postiz?
Markaestro publishes to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and X. Postiz: 30+ networks, including Reddit, Discord, Bluesky, and Mastodon.