Note 01
Every free scheduler is capped somewhere: by channels, by posts, or by which networks it lets you connect. The right one is the plan whose cap you hit last.
Free social media scheduler
A free social media scheduler that covers 9 platforms from one calendar.
Solnk Free lets you connect 3 social accounts and schedule 20 posts a month across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest, Threads, Bluesky and X. No credit card, no trial clock. Below is how that compares with the free plans people usually look at first.
01 / Tradeoff
The honest tradeoff
Note 02
If you only post to Facebook and Instagram, Meta Business Suite is free. If you want 3 channels with a queue that refills as posts go out, Buffer Free is solid. Solnk Free is a better fit when your 3 accounts are spread across different networks, including TikTok, YouTube, Threads and Bluesky, and you want to post the same piece to all of them at once.
02 / Comparison
Free plans compared (checked October 20, 2026)
Common path
Free plan includes
Solnk path
Where it stops
01
Solnk Free
3 social accounts, 20 posts per month, 9 platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Threads and Bluesky, content calendar
1 team member; X limited to 5 standard posts per month
02
Buffer Free
3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel at a time, 1 user
Upgrading means paying for every connected channel ($5–$10 per channel per month)
03
Metricool Free
1 brand, 20 scheduled posts per month, most networks once each
LinkedIn not included; X needs an add-on
04
Later
No free plan, 14-day trial
Paid plans start at $18.75/month billed yearly
05
Hootsuite
No free plan, 14-day trial
Paid plans start at $99 per user per month billed yearly
06
Meta Business Suite
Free Facebook and Instagram scheduling
No other networks
When Solnk Free makes sense
- Your accounts are on different networks, not three Facebook pages.
- You post the same video or image to TikTok, Reels, Shorts and more.
- You want Bluesky and Threads in the same calendar as Instagram.
- You publish a few times a week, not several times a day.
- You may add teammates later without paying per seat.
When another free option fits better
- You only use Facebook and Instagram: Meta Business Suite is free.
- You post more than 20 times a month on the free tier: Buffer Free's per-channel queue may stretch further.
- You need a social inbox or listening on a free plan.
Sources and review basis
Plans and feature limits change. Solnk reviewed the official pages below on October 20, 2026; follow those links for the latest terms.
- Buffer pricing
Free channel and post limits, paid per-channel pricing.
- Metricool pricing
Free plan brand, post and network limits.
- Later pricing
Trial and paid plan prices.
- Hootsuite plans
Trial and per-user pricing.
- Solnk pricing
Free and Pro limits.
Start with Solnk Free. If you outgrow it, Pro is $29/month for 15 accounts, unlimited posts and unlimited team members. No per-seat or per-channel pricing.
Start free03 / FAQ
Is Solnk really free?+
Yes. The Free plan has no time limit and needs no credit card. It includes 3 social accounts, 20 posts per month, a 1 GB media library and a content calendar.
Can I post to all social media at once for free?+
Yes, within the Free plan limits. You write one post, pick up to 3 connected accounts across different platforms, and Solnk publishes it to each one at the scheduled time.
Which platforms does Solnk Free support?+
Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest, Threads, Bluesky and X. X is limited to 5 standard posts per month on Free.
Does Hootsuite have a free plan?+
Not as of October 2026. Hootsuite offers a 14-day trial; paid plans start at $99 per user per month billed annually.