Comparisons
Free TryPost Alternative
TryPost is a strong open-source competitor: 13 networks, unlimited accounts and members, approvals, AI, API/MCP, and self-hosting. Its cloud starts at $19/month. Catpix is free and more focused on simple cross-posting.
Short version: TryPost is a broader collaboration suite; Catpix is a free cross-poster.
Quick verdict
Choose Catpix for free hosted scheduling. Choose TryPost for approvals, AI, unlimited members, or self-hosting.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Catpix | TryPost |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No cloud; self-host free |
| Drafts and queue | Yes | Yes |
| First comment | Yes | Yes |
| AI assistance | No | Yes |
| Team collaboration | Basic teams | Yes |
| Integrations | Limited | API, MCP |
| Price | Free | $19/$99/mo; self-host free |
| Free plan | Yes | No free cloud; self-host free |
| Networks | 8 | 13 |
| Accounts | 8 platforms | Unlimited |
| Members | Basic teams | Unlimited |
| Approvals | No | Yes |
| AI | No | Yes |
| API | Free API keys | Yes |
| MCP | No | Yes |
| Self-host | Planned | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
What TryPost does well
TryPost combines scheduling with approvals, AI content tools, and team workflows. The Socials plan is $19/month for one workspace; Workspaces is $99/month for unlimited workspaces. The code is AGPL and self-hostable.
TryPost pricing
TryPost Socials is $19/month for one workspace with unlimited accounts and members. Workspaces is $99/month for unlimited workspaces. Self-hosting is free under AGPL. Every plan includes AI, analytics, approvals, API, and MCP.
What Catpix costs
Catpix is free. There is no per-channel fee, no per-seat fee, and the API is included with an account. X is the only metered network: Catpix passes X API costs through at cost ($0.015 for a plain post, $0.20 for a post with a link). Catpix currently supports eight platforms: Bluesky, X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube.
Where Catpix wins
- No per-channel or per-seat math: adding a platform does not add a new line item.
- The API is included with an account instead of being an enterprise upgrade.
- Open source: you can inspect the code, contribute, or self-host later.
- Android app, while many competitors are web-only or slower on mobile.
- X API costs passed through at cost instead of bundled into a subscription.
Where TryPost still wins
- Approvals and client review.
- AI content tools.
- Unlimited members and accounts.
- Workspace separation.
- Self-hosting.
Who should choose which
Choose Catpix if you want free hosted scheduling with a focused workflow.
Choose TryPost if you need approvals, AI, unlimited members, or self-hosting.
FAQ
Is TryPost free?
There is no free cloud plan. Self-hosting is free under AGPL.
How much is TryPost cloud?
$19/month for one workspace or $99/month for unlimited workspaces.
Does TryPost have an API?
Yes, plus an MCP server.
Can Catpix self-host?
Not yet.
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