Can I open-source Later?
YES · mature open-source replacementYes. Postiz (35k stars), Mixpost (6k stars) are mature open-source replacements for Later — self-host with docker and stop paying $25/mo.
They pay because publishing workflows and API permissions are a moving target.
xvisual planner
xsocial API maintenance
xlink-in-bio
xanalytics
xmedia library
xapprovals
xmobile app
These projects already replace it, free.
MMixpostSelf-hosted social media scheduling and publishing (Laravel). Queue posts to multiple networks without per-seat pricing.open source↗PPostizOpen-source social media management and scheduling platform with agentic posting workflows.open source↗What each one is, in full: Mixpost · Postiz
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Later pricing
| plan | monthly | annual (per mo) | what you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| starter | $25/workspace | $18.75/workspace | 1 social set (8 profiles); 1 user; 30 posts/profile/month; 5 AI credits/month; 3 months of analytics history. |
| growth | $50/workspace | $37.50/workspace | 2 social sets (16 profiles); 2 users; 180 posts/profile/month; 50 AI credits/month; 1 year of analytics history. |
| scale | $110/workspace | $82.50/workspace | 6 social sets (48 profiles); 4 users; unlimited posts; 100 AI credits/month; 2 years of analytics history. |
free tierno free tier (14-day trial only)
billingmonthly + annual (25% lower on annual billing); annual is billed upfront and auto-renews; tax may be added
hidden costsOn annual Growth/Scale, extra social sets cost $11.25/month equivalent, extra users $3.75/month equivalent, and 100 extra AI credits $3.75/month equivalent. Starter cannot buy these add-ons and must upgrade.
verified 2026-08-14 · source ↗
Can I open-source Later?
Yes. Mixpost replaces Later today — self-host it on your own server or machine with no subscription. The full list of open-source alternatives is on this page.
How much does Later cost?
Later costs about $25/month (Starter, checked 2026-07-30), which is $300 per year. That's what you save by replacing it with open source.
What do I lose by replacing Later?
Honestly: visual planner; social API maintenance; link-in-bio; analytics; media library; approvals; mobile app. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.
Is there an open-source alternative to Later?
Yes: Mixpost (Self-hosted social media scheduling and publishing (Laravel). Queue posts to multiple networks without per-seat pricing.) Postiz (Open-source social media management and scheduling platform with agentic posting workflows.)