Comparison · checked 26 September 2026
Mixpost vs Buffer
Mixpost charges self-hosted licence, while Buffer charges per channel, which matters most as you add channels or teammates.
Mixpost is open source (MIT (Mixpost Lite only; Pro/Enterprise source is delivered but redistribution is prohibited)) and can be self-hosted.
| Mixpost | Buffer | Hookpost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan | $299 one-time, licence (1 domain or subdomain) | $5 per channel per month, billed annually | ₹599 per month flat |
| Pricing model | self-hosted licence | per channel | Flat tiers, no per-channel fee |
| Free plan | unlimited accounts (Facebook Pages, X, Mastodon only) | 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel (refills as posts publish) | 2 channels, 30 posts a month |
| Public API | Yes | Yes | Yes (Standard and above) |
| MCP server / AI agents | Yes | Yes | Yes (Standard and above) |
| Open source | MIT (Mixpost Lite only; Pro/Enterprise source is delivered but redistribution is prohibited) | No | Yes, AGPL-3.0 |
| Prices in rupees (India) | No, USD | No, USD | Yes, with UPI Autopay |
| Networks | Facebook Pages, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Threads, Bluesky, Google Business Profile, Mastodon, Pixelfed | Bluesky, Facebook, Google Business Profile, Instagram, LinkedIn, Mastodon, Pinterest, Substack, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube | X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook Pages, Bluesky, Discord, Slack, Telegram, WordPress, Dev.to and more (Instagram and Threads awaiting Meta approval) |
Sources, read 26 September 2026: mixpost.app/pricing, api.github.com/repos/inovector/mixpost, buffer.com/pricing, buffer.com/mcp. Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Where Hookpost fits
If you are in India, post mainly to X, LinkedIn, YouTube or community channels, and would rather pay one flat rupee price than a fee per channel, Hookpost is worth a look. It is open source, has a free plan, and ships an MCP server so an AI assistant can schedule for you. If you need Instagram today, choose Mixpost or Buffer for now: Hookpost's Instagram connection is waiting on Meta approval (Facebook Pages work today).
Questions
- Is Mixpost cheaper than Buffer?
- Mixpost starts at $299 one-time, licence (1 domain or subdomain) and Buffer at $5 per channel per month, billed annually. Check how each one counts channels and users before comparing totals.
- Does Mixpost or Buffer have a free plan?
- Mixpost: unlimited accounts (Facebook Pages, X, Mastodon only). Buffer: 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel (refills as posts publish).
- Is there a cheaper alternative to Mixpost and Buffer?
- Hookpost has a free plan (2 channels, 30 posts a month) and a flat ₹599 a month plan for 5 channels, billed in rupees with UPI Autopay. It publishes to X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook Pages, Bluesky, Discord, Telegram and more; Instagram and Threads are waiting on Meta approval.
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