Can I open-source Loomly?
YES · mature open-source replacementYes. Postiz (34k stars), Mixpost (6k stars), BrightBean Studio (2k stars) are mature open-source replacements for Loomly — self-host with real ops work and stop paying $65/mo.
People still pay for Loomly because the scheduler is easy; staying approved and correct across constantly changing social APIs is the subscription. The recurring cost buys OAuth review, API policy changes, media limits, queues, retries, rate limits, webhooks, tokens, and moderation workflows, not just the visible interface.
xapproval workflow, multi-network publishing, asset library, analytics, and support
xmany maintained network APIs
xinbox and moderation
xdeep analytics
xteam approvals and asset libraries
These projects already replace it, free.
PPostizTeams, comments and scheduling are here; approval polish is thinner and operations are thicker.open source↗BBrightBean StudioShared calendars, comments, approvals and publishing, plus an inbox; unusually little is missing.open source↗TTryPostWorkspaces, roles, comments, approvals and a visual calendar; free means hosting the machinery.open source↗What each one is, in full: Postiz
all 4 open-source alternatives to Loomly →· no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real
Loomly pricing
| plan | monthly | annual (per mo) | what you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| starter | $65/workspace | $49/workspace | 12 social accounts; 3 users; unlimited calendars; 2 social-listening uses/month. |
| beyond | $332/workspace | $249/workspace | 60 social accounts; unlimited users and calendars; 5 social-listening uses/month. |
| enterprise | custom | — | 61+ social accounts; unlimited users and calendars; custom governance, security, and support. |
free tierno free tier (15-day no-card trial only)
billingmonthly + annual (about 25% lower on annual billing)
hidden costsAI usage is capped, but the current public page does not publish numeric AI limits; more than 60 social accounts requires Enterprise.
verified 2026-08-14 · source ↗
Can I open-source Loomly?
Yes. Postiz replaces Loomly 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 Loomly cost?
Loomly costs about $65/month (Starter, checked 2026-08-14), which is $780 per year. That's what you save by replacing it with open source.
What do I lose by replacing Loomly?
Honestly: approval workflow, multi-network publishing, asset library, analytics, and support; many maintained network APIs; inbox and moderation; deep analytics; team approvals and asset libraries. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.
Is there an open-source alternative to Loomly?
Yes: Postiz (Teams, comments and scheduling are here; approval polish is thinner and operations are thicker.) BrightBean Studio (Shared calendars, comments, approvals and publishing, plus an inbox; unusually little is missing.) TryPost (Workspaces, roles, comments, approvals and a visual calendar; free means hosting the machinery.) All 4 curated open-source alternatives are at caniopensourceit.online/loomly/alternatives.