Platform API & schedulers
Free X API & Scheduler
X scheduling is cheap until links are involved: X charges $0.015 per plain post and $0.20 for a post with a link through its API. Catvideo passes those costs through at cost instead of bundling them into a subscription.
Short version: Use X’s native scheduler for X-only posting; use Catvideo for cross-posting and transparent X fees.
Quick verdict
Choose Catvideo for free scheduling with X fees at cost. Choose native X tools if you only post to X and do not need an API.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Catvideo | X native tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| API | Free with account | X API, metered |
| Plain post | $0.015 at cost | Native scheduling |
| Link post | $0.20 at cost | No API fee if posted manually |
| Threads | Yes | Yes |
| Cross-posting | Yes | X only |
| Analytics | Post metrics | X analytics |
| Mobile app | Android | X app |
| Open source | Yes | No |
What the X API can do
The X API can post text, media, threads, and replies. It is metered: plain posts and link posts have different costs, and reads such as analytics and deletes are billed separately. Catvideo passes those costs through at cost instead of hiding them in a subscription.
Native X scheduling
X’s built-in scheduler is free and handles X-specific features. It does not cross-post to other networks, and it does not provide a general-purpose API for your own apps.
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 X still wins
- X-native threads and analytics.
- No API fees when posting manually.
- X-specific features and formatting.
- X-only simplicity.
- Native notifications and audience tools.
Who should choose which
Choose Catvideo if you want free scheduling across eight platforms and X fees at cost.
Choose native X tools if you only post to X and do not need an API.
FAQ
Can I schedule X for free?
Yes. Catvideo is free; X API costs are passed through at cost.
Why do links cost more?
X charges a higher API rate for posts containing links.
Does Catvideo support threads?
Yes, within the platform’s thread support.
Do I need an X developer account?
Only for a custom API integration. Catvideo handles the connection.
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