Platform API & schedulers
Free Bluesky API & Scheduler
Bluesky is open and developer-friendly: 300-character posts, AT Protocol, and app passwords instead of a locked-down developer review. Catpix schedules Bluesky alongside X, Threads, and other networks.
Short version: Use native Bluesky clients for Bluesky-only posting; use Catpix for cross-posting and an API.
Quick verdict
Choose Catpix for free cross-posting and an included API. Choose native Bluesky clients if you only post to Bluesky.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Catpix | Bluesky native tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| API | Free with account | AT Protocol |
| Posting | Direct or scheduled | Native clients |
| Character limit | 300 | 300 |
| Cross-posting | Yes | Bluesky only |
| Analytics | Post metrics | Bluesky analytics |
| Mobile app | Android | Bluesky app |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
What the Bluesky API can do
Bluesky uses the AT Protocol. You authenticate with an app password, then publish posts and media. There is no traditional developer review, but rate limits and session handling still matter.
Native Bluesky clients
Bluesky’s own clients are free and handle the network’s features. They do not cross-post to X, Threads, LinkedIn, or other networks.
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 Bluesky still wins
- Bluesky-native features.
- No third-party API approval.
- Open protocol and developer access.
- Bluesky-only simplicity.
- Native notifications and feeds.
Who should choose which
Choose Catpix if you want free scheduling across eight platforms and an included API.
Choose native Bluesky clients if you only post to Bluesky.
FAQ
Can I schedule Bluesky for free?
Yes. Catpix supports Bluesky scheduling.
Does it have an API?
Yes, through the AT Protocol.
Can I cross-post from X?
Catpix lets you schedule both from one composer, but they are separate posts.
Do I need a developer account?
No. An app password is enough.
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