Postcron is one of the older social scheduling tools on the market. It works, but it hasn't evolved. No AI tools. No emerging platform support. Watermarks on free trial posts. SocialMate ships everything Postcron has — and much more — for free.
Postcron
$8/month
6 platforms · No AI · Watermarks on trials
SocialMate
$0/month
16 platforms · 12 AI tools · Free forever
Postcron is functional. It schedules posts. It has CSV bulk upload. It's been doing that reliably since 2012. If all you need is basic scheduling and you're used to the interface, there's nothing wrong with it.
But the social media landscape has moved on. AI writing tools are table stakes in 2026. Emerging platforms like Bluesky and Mastodon are where audiences are migrating. Postcron hasn't kept up — no AI, limited platforms, and no free plan.
SocialMate is what Postcron would look like if it were built today. Everything Postcron does — and 12 AI tools, competitor tracking, evergreen recycling, hashtag collections, and 10 more platforms — for $0.
What does Postcron cost in 2026?
Postcron's Personal plan starts at $8/month for basic scheduling. The Business plan is $29/month and includes analytics. The Agency plan is $79/month. There is no free plan, and free trial posts include a Postcron watermark on images.
Is Postcron still actively developed?
Postcron has been around since 2012 and remains operational, but it hasn't kept pace with the AI-powered features that newer tools have added. It's a reliable, basic scheduling tool without the modern AI tools, competitor tracking, or platform diversity of newer alternatives.
What does Postcron do that SocialMate doesn't?
Postcron has a CSV bulk upload feature for mass-scheduling posts that is straightforward and reliable. SocialMate also supports bulk scheduling with a similar interface, so this isn't a meaningful differentiator.
Does Postcron support modern platforms like Bluesky?
No — Postcron supports the traditional platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google My Business) but hasn't added support for Bluesky, Mastodon, Discord, Telegram, or other emerging platforms. SocialMate supports 16 platforms including all of these.
Why should I switch from Postcron to SocialMate?
SocialMate is free, has no watermarks, supports 16 platforms (vs 6), includes 12 AI tools Postcron lacks, and ships features like competitor tracking, evergreen recycling, and hashtag collections. At every price point, SocialMate offers more.
16 platforms, 12 AI tools, unlimited posts, link in bio, competitor tracking — all free. No card required.
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