Taplio alternatives, sorted by the job you used Taplio for
Taplio alternatives fall into four groups, depending on which part of Taplio you used. For AI-written LinkedIn posts, Kleo and Supergrow are the closest swaps. For editing and analytics, AuthoredUp. For scheduling to X and LinkedIn, Typefully, or Buffer on a budget. If your real problem is knowing what to post, LitPost finds it in your own work.
Every price below was read on the vendor's own pricing page on November 9, 2026. LitPost is our product. It's in the list with its limits, and it isn't the right pick for everyone.
By Yannis Azouz, founder of LitPost
Updated
Key takeaways
- Taplio's pricing page lists Starter at $39, Growth at $69 and Pro at $199 a month. AI writing starts on Growth (checked November 2026).
- Kleo ($99 a month) and Supergrow ($39 a month) are the closest swaps for AI writing. Both are LinkedIn only.
- AuthoredUp suits people who write their own posts and want a better editor and analytics, for $199.50 a year.
- Typefully and Buffer schedule to X and LinkedIn, and both have free plans.
- LitPost is for when the blocker is what to post. It finds ideas in your GitHub, Stripe, Plausible and past posts.
Taplio alternatives at a glance
Six tools cover the jobs people hire Taplio for, from AI writing to plain scheduling, and the table puts them side by side with Taplio on top so you can compare like for like.
| Tool | Best for | Posts to | Price | Free plan or trial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taplio | AI posts, viral post library, engagement, lead outreach | $39, $69 or $199 a month | 7-day trial | |
| Kleo | AI writing and a content strategy | $99 a month, or $999 a year | 30-day refund on the yearly plan | |
| Supergrow | AI posts from interviews and old content | $39 a month | 7-day trial | |
| AuthoredUp | Editing, preview and analytics | $199.50 a year | Free trial, no card | |
| Typefully | Writing and scheduling across networks | X, LinkedIn, Threads, Mastodon, Bluesky, Substack | Free, then Creator billed yearly | Free plan, 10 posts a month |
| Buffer | Cheap scheduling for many networks | X, LinkedIn, Threads, Mastodon and more | Free, then $5 a month per channel, yearly | Free plan, 3 channels |
| LitPost | Finding what to post in your real work | X, LinkedIn, Mastodon | $19 a month early adopter, $39 regular | 7-day trial, no card |
Why do people look for a Taplio alternative?
Usually for one of four reasons: price, networks, automation, or the kind of help they actually need.
- Price. Taplio's Starter plan ($39 a month) covers scheduling and analytics. Writing posts with AI is listed from Growth, at $69 a month, and the heaviest AI use sits on Pro at $199 (Taplio pricing, checked November 2026).
- One network. Taplio is built for LinkedIn. If you also post on X, you need a second tool.
- Automation. Taplio's Pro plan lists automated DMs and automated connection requests. LinkedIn's help center says it doesn't permit third-party software that automates activity on its site, and that accounts using it risk restriction (LinkedIn Help). Read that before you turn either on, in any tool.
- Whose ideas. Every Taplio plan includes a library of 5M+ viral posts. That helps when you want to see what worked for others. It doesn't help when you're stuck on what you have to say, which is a question about your own week (the LinkedIn post ideas guide shows where to look).
A note on prices you'll find elsewhere. SocialRails' comparison from January 2026 says "Taplio Standard costs $65/month". Taplio's pricing page lists no Standard plan as of November 2026.
Today it's Starter at $39, Growth at $69 and Pro at $199.
The 6 best Taplio alternatives, by job
Each tool below gets the job it does best, its price from its own page, what it does well and the limits that matter.
Kleo: AI writing with a content strategy
Price: $99 a month, or $999 a year with a 30-day refund. Each extra profile costs $49 a month more (kleo.so, checked November 2026).
Kleo helps you "discover what to post, create better content and grow on LinkedIn", in its own words. Its homepage lists a personalized content strategy, post ideas, writing styles, scheduling, analytics and a community with group onboarding calls.
The limits that matter: LinkedIn only. It's also the most expensive pick here, at well over double Supergrow's monthly price.
Supergrow: AI posts from interviews and old content
Price: $39 a month for one account on Pro, with a 7-day trial. Teams costs $199 a month for 5 accounts (Supergrow pricing, checked November 2026).
Supergrow builds a "Content DNA" of your voice and runs AI interviews, called Postcast, to pull ideas out of you, then turns YouTube videos, articles and PDFs into posts as well, with scheduling, a carousel maker and profile analytics included.
The limits that matter: LinkedIn only. Ideas come from what you tell it and from content you already made.
AuthoredUp: editing and analytics for people who write their own posts
Price: $199.50 a year for one profile, which works out to $16.63 a month. Free trial, no credit card (AuthoredUp pricing, checked November 2026).
AuthoredUp is an editor that works inside LinkedIn and on the web, with text styling, a multi-device preview, a library of 200+ opening lines, drafts, scheduling and analytics on your own posts. Its AI writing feature, Coauthor, is marked beta.
The limits that matter: LinkedIn only, and much of it runs through a Chrome extension. If all you need is bold text and a "see more" preview, the free LinkedIn post formatter does that without an account.
Typefully: writing and scheduling across networks
Price: a free plan with 10 posts a month. The Creator plan, which adds AI writing and X analytics, is billed yearly only (Typefully pricing, checked November 2026).
Typefully publishes to X, LinkedIn, Threads, Mastodon, Bluesky and Substack from one editor, with a calendar, an API and an MCP server.
The limits that matter: the analytics on its pricing page are for X. It helps you write and schedule what you already have in mind.
Buffer: the cheapest way to schedule
Price: free for 3 channels and 10 scheduled posts per channel. Essentials costs $5 a month per channel billed yearly, Team $10 (Buffer pricing, checked November 2026).
Buffer schedules to a dozen networks, including LinkedIn profiles, X, Threads and Mastodon. It comes with an AI assistant and a place to save ideas.
The limits that matter: it's a scheduler for every network, so little of it is specific to LinkedIn. It stores the ideas you have. It doesn't find new ones.
LitPost: when the problem is what to post
Price: $19 a month at the early adopter price, $39 regular, or $190 and $390 a year. 7-day free trial, no credit card (LitPost pricing, checked November 2026).
LitPost is a personal branding tool that connects to GitHub, Stripe, Plausible and your past posts, and keeps a few starting points waiting for you, each one showing the real event it came from. A short interview learns how you sound, so drafts start out in your voice. You edit them, then publish or schedule to X, LinkedIn and Mastodon from one editor.
The drafts are where you start, not what you post. Even the repost card doesn't repost anything. You pick a new hook, a light rewording or a quote, and you still decide what goes out.
The limits that matter: no viral post library, no engagement feeds, no lead outreach, and analytics for X only. It's built for one person, not teams or agencies. If you've never posted and use none of those tools, it has little to read yet.
Which Taplio alternative fits you?
Match the tool to the job you need done today, not to the longest feature list.
| Your situation | Best pick |
|---|---|
| You want AI to draft LinkedIn posts in your style | Kleo, or Supergrow for less |
| You write your own posts and want a better editor and stats | AuthoredUp |
| You post on X and LinkedIn and need one scheduler | Typefully |
| You need the cheapest scheduler that works | Buffer, free plan |
| You don't know what to post this week | LitPost |
| You want engagement feeds and lead outreach on LinkedIn | Stay on Taplio |
When Taplio is still the better pick
Taplio does a few things none of the tools above match in one place. Stay if these are what you use:
- The viral post library. Searching 5M+ posts by topic, likes and followers is real research, especially in a niche you're new to.
- Engagement feeds and comment tools. Curated feeds and AI-suggested replies make daily commenting faster.
- Leads from your posts. Saving likers and commenters to lists, plus the outreach tools on Pro.
- Teams and agencies. Multi-seat discounts, client roles and shared analytics across accounts.
If LinkedIn is your only network and you use most of that list every week, switching will cost you more in lost workflow and setup time than it saves on the monthly bill.
How to switch from Taplio this week
- List the Taplio features you used in the last month. Ignore the ones you pay for and never open.
- Find your row in the table above and start that tool's trial before you cancel.
- Copy out your drafts and any posts you plan to reuse.
- Request your LinkedIn data export. Its Shares file holds your past posts, and LitPost can import it to learn how you write.
- Cancel Taplio once you've published your first post from the new tool.
Taplio alternatives: questions
Is there a free Taplio alternative?
Yes, for scheduling. Buffer's free plan covers 3 channels with 10 scheduled posts each, and Typefully's free plan allows 10 posts a month (both checked November 2026). For AI writing on LinkedIn, Kleo, Supergrow and AuthoredUp are paid tools. Supergrow and AuthoredUp offer free trials.
Which Taplio alternative works for both LinkedIn and X?
Typefully, Buffer and LitPost all publish to both. Typefully and Buffer are schedulers that also cover Threads, Mastodon and more. LitPost publishes to X, LinkedIn and Mastodon, and also finds what to post. Taplio, Kleo, Supergrow and AuthoredUp are built for LinkedIn only.
Is Kleo better than Taplio?
It depends on the job. Kleo focuses on content strategy and writing for LinkedIn, with a community, at $99 a month. Taplio adds a viral post library, engagement feeds and lead outreach, from $39 a month for scheduling and $69 with AI writing. Pick Kleo for writing guidance, Taplio for engagement tools.
Is Supergrow cheaper than Taplio?
For AI writing, yes. Supergrow's Pro plan costs $39 a month and includes its AI interviews, voice profile and scheduling. Taplio lists AI post writing from its Growth plan, at $69 a month. Taplio's $39 Starter plan covers scheduling and analytics without it. Prices checked November 2026.
Is Taplio safe for my LinkedIn account?
It depends on what you turn on. Taplio's pricing page says it is safe. LinkedIn's help center says it doesn't permit third-party software that automates activity on LinkedIn, and that accounts using such tools risk restriction. The risk sits with features that act for you, such as automated DMs and connection requests.
If what's missing is what to post
LitPost finds post ideas in your own work, shows the event behind each one, and helps you shape them in your voice for LinkedIn and X. 7-day free trial, no credit card.
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