Can I open-source Metricool?
YES · mature open-source replacementYes. Postiz (34k stars), Mixpost Lite (4k stars), BrightBean Studio (2k stars) are mature open-source replacements for Metricool — self-host with real ops work and stop paying $25/mo.
People still pay for Metricool 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.
xmany social APIs, reporting, ad integrations, inbox, and creator workflow
xmany maintained network APIs
xinbox and moderation
xdeep analytics
xteam approvals and asset libraries
These projects already replace it, free.
PPostizMulti-network scheduling and account analytics; self-hosting replaces the bill with infrastructure.open source↗MMixpost LiteSingle-user scheduling with basic account analytics and queues; the free edition stays deliberately small.open source↗BBrightBean StudioPublishing plus cross-account analytics, with an inbox for good measure; public competitor research is not included.open source↗What each one is, in full: Postiz · Mixpost Lite
all 3 open-source alternatives to Metricool →· no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real
Metricool pricing
| plan | monthly | annual (per mo) | what you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| free | $0/workspace | $0/workspace | 1 brand; all supported networks except LinkedIn and X; 20 scheduled posts/month; 5 competitor profiles; 30 days of analytics history. |
| starter (5 brands) | $25/workspace | $20/workspace | 5 brands; up to 100 competitor profiles; unlimited publishing under fair use; unlimited analytics history; LinkedIn included. |
| starter (10 brands) | $45/workspace | $36/workspace | 10 brands; up to 100 competitor profiles; unlimited publishing under fair use; unlimited analytics history; LinkedIn included. |
| advanced (15 brands) | $67/workspace | $53/workspace | 15 brands; up to 100 competitor profiles; unlimited publishing under fair use; unlimited analytics history; team roles, approvals, Looker Studio, and API. |
| advanced (25 brands) | $107/workspace | $85/workspace | 25 brands; up to 100 competitor profiles; unlimited publishing under fair use; unlimited analytics history; team roles, approvals, Looker Studio, and API. |
| advanced (50 brands) | $210/workspace | $159/workspace | 50 brands; up to 100 competitor profiles; unlimited publishing under fair use; unlimited analytics history; team roles, approvals, Looker Studio, and API. |
| custom | custom | — | More than 50 brands with custom users, integrations, support, and commercial terms. |
free tier1 brand; all supported networks except LinkedIn and X; 20 scheduled posts/month; 5 competitor profiles; 30 days of analytics history
billingmonthly + annual (about 20% lower on annual billing)
hidden costsX costs $10/month per connected account. Advanced Analytics starts at $12/month on Starter and $36/month on Advanced/Custom; VAT may be added.
verified 2026-08-14 · source ↗
Can I open-source Metricool?
Yes. Postiz replaces Metricool 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 Metricool cost?
Metricool costs about $25/month (Starter (5 brands), checked 2026-08-14), which is $300 per year. That's what you save by replacing it with open source.
What do I lose by replacing Metricool?
Honestly: many social APIs, reporting, ad integrations, inbox, and creator workflow; 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 Metricool?
Yes: Postiz (Multi-network scheduling and account analytics; self-hosting replaces the bill with infrastructure.) Mixpost Lite (Single-user scheduling with basic account analytics and queues; the free edition stays deliberately small.) BrightBean Studio (Publishing plus cross-account analytics, with an inbox for good measure; public competitor research is not included.) All 3 curated open-source alternatives are at caniopensourceit.online/metricool/alternatives.