iHatePosting vs Publer (2026)
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Publer prices per social account: Professional starts at $5/month for one account, and its free plan covers 3 accounts, excluding X. iHatePosting, an AI social media scheduler for 15 networks with unlimited accounts for $15/month (billed annually), keeps one price as you grow. Publer suits a few accounts; iHatePosting suits many.
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iHatePosting vs Publer at a glance
| Feature | iHatePosting | Publer |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One flat plan: $15/month billed annually, or $19 month-to-month. Unlimited accounts, team members and brands. | Per social account: Professional from $5/month and Business from $10/month for one account (publer.com/plans) |
| Cost for 10 accounts | $15/month billed annually | — |
| Free trial | 90 days, no credit card needed, every feature included | Free plan: 1 user, 3 social accounts (X excluded), 10 scheduled posts per account |
| Networks | 15: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Bluesky, Mastodon, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Tumblr and Google Business Profile | — |
| AI writing | ✅ Captions, hooks, threads and hashtags, no monthly limit | — |
| 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 | — |
| Bulk CSV | ✅ Up to 500 posts at once | — |
| Analytics | ✅ Post- and channel-level, 12 months of history, CSV export, best-time suggestions | — |
Source: publer.com/plans. iHatePosting pricing checked November 2026: $15/month billed annually, or $19/month billed monthly, with unlimited accounts.
Publer pricing compared with iHatePosting
Publer prices by social account on its plans page. Professional starts at $5/month for one social account and Business at $10/month for one account, with each extra account priced on top. Its free plan covers one user, one workspace and up to three social accounts, excluding X, with 10 scheduled posts per account.
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. Per-channel schedulers charge for every account you add; iHatePosting never charges for extra accounts. See iHatePosting pricing.
Where iHatePosting is different
- Unlimited accounts on one price. One flat price whether you connect 5 accounts or 500. Add accounts, brands and teammates, and your bill stays the same.
- X included. X is one of 15 networks, alongside Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, 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.
- Teams. Unlimited team members, customer groups for each brand or client, and approval workflows before posts go live.
- Recycling and bulk CSV. Evergreen content recycling and recurring posts, and bulk CSV import of up to 500 posts at once, included for everyone.
When Publer may suit you better
If you post to up to three accounts and don't need X, Publer's permanent free plan covers one user, one workspace and three social accounts with 10 scheduled posts per account, at no cost (publer.com/plans).
Weighing other tools? Our guide to Publer alternatives compares the options.
Switching from Publer 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 Publer?
It depends on how many accounts you run. Publer Professional starts at $5/month for one social account, with more accounts priced on top, while iHatePosting is $15/month billed annually, or $19 month-to-month, for unlimited accounts.
Does iHatePosting have evergreen content recycling?
Yes. Evergreen content recycling and recurring posts keep a steady schedule from content you already have, included on iHatePosting's one plan.
Can I import posts from Publer?
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.