Postqued starts at $9/month with five accounts, unlimited posts, and API and MCP access. CoSchedule offers a free calendar and paid per-user plans that combine social publishing with broader marketing calendars, ReQueue, inbox, reporting, and agency workflows.
You want five accounts for $9 instead of three profiles on a per-user plan.
You need API or MCP access for custom publishing workflows.
You want to manage comments and replies inside the same publishing workspace.
You want X included without a separate per-profile charge.
CoSchedule
You only need one profile and can work with 15 scheduled items on the free plan.
You are comfortable paying per user and adding profile charges as the team grows.
You can use Zapier or webhooks instead of a public API.
You need ReQueue or a broader marketing and client calendar more than developer automation.
Questions & answers
Common questions
Practical answers about pricing, platform coverage, API access, and migration.
How much does CoSchedule Social Calendar cost?
On monthly billing, Social Calendar costs $29 per user/month. It includes three social profiles, with additional profiles at $5/month and X priced separately.
Does CoSchedule have a free plan?
Yes. Free Calendar includes one user, one social profile, and up to 15 scheduled or drafted social messages at a time.
Does CoSchedule have a public API?
No. CoSchedule's official FAQ says it currently has no public API and offers webhooks and Zapier for integrations.
Do both products support approvals?
Yes. Postqued supports approvals. CoSchedule lists social approvals on Agency Calendar and higher plans.
Which product covers more than social media?
CoSchedule is the broader marketing calendar, covering content and project workflows beyond social. Postqued is purpose-built for social scheduling and programmatic publishing.
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