iHatePosting vs Postiz (2026)
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Postiz is open-source software you can self-host for free, or use as a hosted cloud from $29/month. iHatePosting, an AI social media scheduler for 15 networks with unlimited accounts for $15/month (billed annually), is hosted for you. Choose Postiz if you want to run your own server; choose iHatePosting for flat-price hosted scheduling.
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iHatePosting vs Postiz at a glance
| Feature | iHatePosting | Postiz |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One flat plan: $15/month billed annually, or $19 month-to-month. Unlimited accounts, team members and brands. | Hosted cloud plans from $29/month; the open-source version is free to self-host, and you pay for your own hosting (postiz.com/pricing) |
| Cost for 10 accounts | $15/month billed annually | — |
| Free trial | 90 days, no credit card needed, every feature included | 7-day free trial on cloud plans |
| Networks | 15: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Bluesky, Mastodon, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Tumblr and Google Business Profile | 30+ channels, including Reddit, Lemmy and Nostr (postiz.com) |
| AI writing | ✅ Captions, hooks, threads and hashtags, no monthly limit | AI Copilot and Smart Agent on every plan |
| AI images | ✅ AI image generation and editor, 50 images a month included, extra quota available to buy | — |
| Approvals | ✅ | — |
| Recycling | ✅ Evergreen recycling and recurring posts | — |
| API / MCP for AI agents | ✅ Public REST API, hosted MCP server with 16 tools, CLI and webhooks | Public API, MCP server and CLI on every plan |
| Bulk CSV | ✅ Up to 500 posts at once | — |
| Analytics | ✅ Post- and channel-level, 12 months of history, CSV export, best-time suggestions | Analytics included |
Source: postiz.com/pricing, postiz.com, checked November 2026. iHatePosting pricing checked November 2026: $15/month billed annually, or $19/month billed monthly, with unlimited accounts.
Postiz pricing
Postiz has two ways to pay. The hosted cloud version starts at $29/month on its pricing page, with a 7-day free trial. The open-source version is free to self-host: there is no subscription, and the cost is your hosting infrastructure and the time to configure and maintain it. Cloud plans step up by the number of channels, so check the plan that fits your account count.
iHatePosting has one plan: $15/month billed annually, or $19/month billed monthly. It includes unlimited social accounts, unlimited team members and unlimited brands, and is never priced per channel, per account or per seat. See iHatePosting pricing.
Source: postiz.com/pricing, checked November 2026. iHatePosting pricing checked November 2026: $15/month billed annually, or $19/month billed monthly, with unlimited accounts.
Self-hosted vs hosted
Postiz is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, published on GitHub, and is also offered as a fully hosted cloud service (postiz.com). Self-hosting means running your own instance, managing updates and handling the infrastructure, which suits a team with a developer on hand.
iHatePosting is hosted for you. You sign up, connect your accounts and start scheduling: there is no server to run and nothing to update. Everything is included during the 90-day free trial: unlimited accounts, unlimited posts, every feature.
Where iHatePosting is different
- One flat price. One flat price whether you connect 5 accounts or 500. Add accounts, brands and teammates, and your bill stays the same.
- 15 networks from one calendar. Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Bluesky, Mastodon, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Tumblr and Google Business Profile.
- AI writing and images. Built-in AI writing for captions, hooks, threads and hashtags, with no monthly limit, and AI image generation with 50 images a month included.
- Approvals and recycling. Approval workflows let your team review and approve posts before they go live, and evergreen content recycling and recurring posts keep a steady schedule from content you already have.
- AI agents. Works with ChatGPT, Claude, Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Grok, OpenClaw and other AI agents through the iHatePosting MCP server, connectors and plugins.
When Postiz may suit you better
If you want to run the software on your own server, Postiz is the open-source option: it is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and can be self-hosted. It also lists the broadest set of channels in our comparisons, including Reddit, Lemmy and Nostr.
Weighing other options too? Our guide to Postiz alternatives compares ten of them by features, pricing and use case.
Switching from Postiz to iHatePosting
- Start the free trial. iHatePosting is free for 90 days, no credit card needed. Everything is included during the trial: unlimited accounts, unlimited posts, every feature.
- Connect your accounts. Add every profile you post to. There is no limit on accounts, brands or team members.
- Bring your posts over. Bulk CSV import of up to 500 posts at once is included for everyone. Our step-by-step guide to bulk scheduling from a CSV shows the whole process.
- Schedule, or let an AI agent do it. Pick a date and time for each post, or connect ChatGPT, Claude or another agent through the iHatePosting MCP server.
Frequently asked questions
Is iHatePosting cheaper than Postiz?
Compared with the Postiz hosted cloud, yes: Postiz cloud starts at $29/month, while iHatePosting is $15/month billed annually, or $19 month-to-month, for unlimited accounts. Self-hosting Postiz has no subscription, but you pay for and maintain your own hosting.
Does iHatePosting have an MCP server and API like Postiz?
Yes. iHatePosting includes a public REST API, a hosted MCP server with 16 tools, a CLI, webhooks, and Zapier, Make and n8n integrations, all included on the plan and in the free trial.
Can I import posts from Postiz?
Yes. Bring your posts over as a CSV file: bulk CSV import of up to 500 posts at once is included for everyone, trial included. Then connect your accounts and schedule.
Does iHatePosting work with ChatGPT and Claude?
Yes. iHatePosting works with ChatGPT, Claude, Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Grok, OpenClaw and other AI agents through its MCP server, connectors and plugins. The hosted MCP server has 16 tools and is included on the plan and in the free trial.