Can I open-source SocialBee?
YES · mature open-source replacementYes. Postiz (34k stars), Mixpost Lite (4k stars), BrightBean Studio (2k stars) are mature open-source replacements for SocialBee — self-host with real ops work and stop paying $49/mo.
People still pay for SocialBee 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 connectors, content recycling, concierge services, and team workflow
xmany maintained network APIs
xinbox and moderation
xdeep analytics
xteam approvals and asset libraries
These projects already replace it, free.
PPostizRecurring posts and multi-network scheduling replace the evergreen loop; self-hosting is the new category.open source↗MMixpost LiteQueues are the product: fill categories, set times and let old posts circulate again.open source↗BBrightBean StudioReusable schedules and broad publishing with analytics; evergreen categories are less explicit, but the loop works.open source↗What each one is, in full: Postiz · Mixpost Lite
all 3 open-source alternatives to SocialBee →· no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real
SocialBee pricing
| plan | monthly | annual (per mo) | what you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| bootstrap | $29/workspace | $24.17/workspace | 5 social profiles, 1 user, 1 workspace, 10 categories, 10 sources, 1,000 posts/category |
| accelerate | $49/workspace | $40.83/workspace | 10 profiles, 1 user, 1 workspace, 50 categories, 30 sources, 5,000 posts/category |
| pro | $99/workspace | $82.50/workspace | 25 profiles, 3 users/workspace, 5 workspaces, unlimited categories/sources, 5,000 posts/category |
| pro50 | $179/workspace | $149.20/workspace | 50 profiles, 5 users/workspace, 10 workspaces, unlimited categories/sources |
| pro100 | $329/workspace | $274.20/workspace | 100 profiles, 5 users/workspace, 20 workspaces, unlimited categories/sources |
| pro150 | $449/workspace | $374.20/workspace | 150 profiles, 5 users/workspace, 30 workspaces, unlimited categories/sources |
free tierno free tier
billingmonthly + annual (page labels 16% off); 14-day Pro trial, no card; 30-day money-back guarantee
hidden costsExtra users, workspaces and profiles are paid add-ons with prices shown only inside the app; profile caps count every connected account; temporary promo codes are excluded.
verified 2026-08-14 · source ↗
Can I open-source SocialBee?
Yes. Postiz replaces SocialBee 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 SocialBee cost?
SocialBee costs about $49/month (Accelerate, checked 2026-07-31), which is $588 per year. That's what you save by replacing it with open source.
What do I lose by replacing SocialBee?
Honestly: many connectors, content recycling, concierge services, and team 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 SocialBee?
Yes: Postiz (Recurring posts and multi-network scheduling replace the evergreen loop; self-hosting is the new category.) Mixpost Lite (Queues are the product: fill categories, set times and let old posts circulate again.) BrightBean Studio (Reusable schedules and broad publishing with analytics; evergreen categories are less explicit, but the loop works.) All 3 curated open-source alternatives are at caniopensourceit.online/socialbee/alternatives.