<b>Free scheduler tiers: where the real ceiling hits</b>

<b>Free scheduler tiers: where the real ceiling hits</b>

'Free forever' always has a wall. Here's where each one actually stops you.

Buffer free
✔ 3 channels, unlimited-ish queue
✖ 10 scheduled posts per channel at a time

Later free
✔ Visual planner, 1 channel set
✖ 10 posts per profile per month, no auto-publish on some networks

Metricool free
✔ Real analytics included (rare on free)
✖ 1 brand, 50 scheduled posts/mo

Hootsuite
✖ No free plan anymore — 30-day trial only

Best for: Metricool free if you need numbers without paying; Buffer free if you just want to queue and forget.

Pick Metricool's free tier if analytics matter more than volume. Outgrow any of these the moment you cross ~15 posts/week — that's the upgrade trigger.