Postiz
Schedule and publish social content across channels.
In short
- What it is: Social, 20k+ GitHub stars, licensed AGPL.
- Replaces: Buffer, Hootsuite — around $1,548/year saved.
- Installed for: $199 on your own server — you own it, no monthly platform fee.
- Licence: AGPL. AGPL obligations apply; comply or use a commercial licence.
$1,548
replaces per year
$7,740
saved over 5 years
$199
one-time install (yours forever)
48h
delivery
Postiz vs the tools it replaces.
| Feature | Commercial tool | Postiz (self-hosted) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Per channel | Flat |
| AGPL | No | Obligations apply |
| Data | Vendor | Yours |
Replaces
- Buffer — ~$30/mo
- Hootsuite — ~$99/mo
Licence posture
AGPL. AGPL obligations apply. Self-hosting is fine; comply if you offer it as a service, or buy a commercial licence.
AGPL obligations apply; comply or use a commercial licence.
Turn it into a business.
The publishing layer for the AI Video Factory and content retainers. Self-host under AGPL, or comply with its obligations if you modify and offer it as a service.
Best for
Install difficulty
medium
The install, step by step.
Docker + Postgres
OAuth apps
Channels
Queue workers
TLS
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Install Postiz — $199.
Flat fee, delivered in 24–48 hours, on your own server, with HTTPS, backups and the AI keys wired.
Postiz: common questions
What does Postiz replace?
Buffer, Hootsuite — about $1,548 a year in subscriptions you stop paying.
How much does it cost to run Postiz?
No licence fee — it ships under AGPL. You pay only for your own server and any model/API keys. We install, harden and hand it over for a one-time $199.
Can I white-label and resell Postiz?
AGPL obligations apply. Self-hosting is fine; comply if you offer it as a service, or buy a commercial licence. AGPL obligations apply; comply or use a commercial licence.
How hard is the install, and how long does it take?
We rate it medium. Delivered in 24–48 hours on your own server, with HTTPS, backups and the AI keys wired.
What do I actually own after installing Postiz?
The running app, your data and the brand. No monthly platform fee and no per-seat pricing — you own it outright.
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