Comparisons
Free Postiz Alternative
Postiz is the closest open-source peer to Catvideo. It supports 20+ channels, AI copilots, API/MCP, and self-hosting. Hosted plans start at $29/month; Catvideo is free and hosted.
Short version: Postiz is a broader open-source suite; Catvideo is a free, simpler cross-poster.
Quick verdict
Choose Catvideo for free hosted scheduling and a focused workflow. Choose Postiz if you need self-hosting, more channels, AI, or agent tooling.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Catvideo | Postiz |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No, 7-day trial |
| Drafts and queue | Yes | Yes |
| First comment | Yes | Yes |
| AI assistance | No | Yes |
| Team collaboration | Basic teams | Team+ |
| Integrations | Limited | n8n, Make, webhooks |
| Price | Free | $29-$99/mo; self-host |
| Free plan | Yes | 7-day trial |
| Channels | 8 | 5-100 |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Self-host | Planned | Yes |
| AI copilot | No | Yes |
| API | Free API keys | Yes |
| MCP | No | Yes |
| Approvals | No | No |
| Mobile app | Android | Web |
| Analytics | Post metrics and trends | Cross-platform analytics |
What Postiz does well
Postiz is a feature-rich open-source scheduler. It supports more channels than Catvideo, includes AI copilots, and exposes an API and MCP server. Self-hosting gives teams control over data and costs, while the hosted plans start at $29/month.
Postiz pricing
Postiz has a 7-day trial. Standard is $29/month for five channels, Team is $39 for 10, Pro is $49 for 30, and Ultimate is $99 for 100. Every plan includes the API and MCP server. Self-hosting is available.
What Catvideo costs
Catvideo is free. There is no per-channel fee, no per-seat fee, and the API is included with an account. X is the only metered network: Catvideo passes X API costs through at cost ($0.015 for a plain post, $0.20 for a post with a link). Catvideo currently supports eight platforms: Bluesky, X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube.
Where Catvideo wins
- No per-channel or per-seat math: adding a platform does not add a new line item.
- The API is included with an account instead of being an enterprise upgrade.
- Open source: you can inspect the code, contribute, or self-host later.
- Android app, while many competitors are web-only or slower on mobile.
- X API costs passed through at cost instead of bundled into a subscription.
Where Postiz still wins
- More channels and AI features.
- Self-hosting and data control.
- MCP and agent tooling.
- Larger team and channel limits.
- A broader open-source ecosystem.
Who should choose which
Choose Catvideo if you want a free hosted scheduler with a focused cross-posting workflow.
Choose Postiz if you need self-hosting, more channels, AI, or MCP.
FAQ
Is Postiz free?
It has a 7-day trial; hosted plans start at $29/month. Self-hosting is available.
Does Postiz have an API?
Yes, on every paid plan.
Can Catvideo self-host?
Not yet. Catvideo is open source but currently hosted.
Which has more channels?
Postiz supports up to 100 channels on its top plan.
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