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postiz-app

📨 The ultimate agentic social media scheduling tool 🤖

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What is it?

What it is

Postiz is an open-source, self-hosted social media scheduling tool with AI-powered features that lets users schedule posts, analyze performance, collaborate with teams, and automate via API.

Why it exists

To provide a free, open-source alternative to commercial schedulers like Buffer and Hypefury, enabling users to manage social media, grow audiences, capture leads, and integrate with automation platforms while maintaining data privacy and compliance.

Who should use it

Social media managers, marketers, agencies, developers, and businesses seeking an open-source, self-hostable scheduling platform with AI features and multi-platform support.

Who should avoid it

Users who prefer a fully managed SaaS with minimal setup, those uncomfortable with AGPL licensing, or those needing only a single-platform scheduler without advanced automation.

How it works

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Features

AI-powered social media scheduling across multiple platforms (X, Bluesky, Mastodon, Discord, etc.)
Post scheduling with AI content generation
Analytics and performance measurement
Team collaboration: invite members, comment, schedule posts
API automation support (N8N, Make.com, Zapier)
Self-hosted and hosted versions with identical functionality
OAuth-based authentication (no API key storage)
No scraping or automation of platform content
Monorepo architecture with pnpm workspaces
Next.js frontend and NestJS backend
Prisma with PostgreSQL database
Temporal for workflow orchestration
Resend for email notifications
NodeJS SDK, n8n node, Make.com integration
Open-source AGPL-3.0 license

Advantages

  • Open-source and self-hosted, giving full control over data and deployment
  • AI features reduce manual content creation effort
  • Built-in analytics help measure post performance
  • Team collaboration tools enhance workflow efficiency
  • API integration enables automation with popular workflow platforms
  • Strict compliance with platform OAuth flows ensures data privacy

Disadvantages

  • AGPL-3.0 license may restrict commercial use without source disclosure
  • Self-hosting requires users to manage infrastructure and maintenance
  • Setup complexity due to monorepo and multiple technologies
  • Limited platform support compared to some commercial tools
  • Potential performance overhead from Temporal and other services

Installation

FAQ

What social media platforms does Postiz support?

Postiz supports Instagram, YouTube, Dribbble, LinkedIn, Reddit, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, Threads, X (Twitter), Slack, Discord, Mastodon, and Bluesky.

Is Postiz open-source and what license does it use?

Yes, Postiz is open-source and available under the AGPL-3.0 license.

How does Postiz ensure compliance with social media platform terms?

Postiz uses official platform-approved OAuth flows, does not automate or scrape content, and ensures users authenticate directly with platforms like X, Discord, etc.

Can I self-host Postiz, and is there a difference between hosted and self-hosted versions?

Yes, Postiz offers both hosted and self-hosted versions. Currently, there is no functional difference between them.

What are the key features of Postiz?

Key features include scheduling social media posts with AI tools, analytics, team collaboration, and API integration for automation via platforms like N8N, Make.com, or Zapier.

How do I get started with Postiz?

Follow the Quick Start Guide at https://docs.postiz.com/quickstart to set up Postiz.

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