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Social Media Management Tools with APIs - Pricing Comparison

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Social Media Management Tools with APIs - Pricing

Comprehensive Pricing Comparison

Here’s a detailed pricing table organized by tool category and pricing model:​

ToolPlanMonthly PriceAnnual PriceProfilesUsersPricing ModelAPI Type
AYRSHARE (API-First)FreeFreeN/A20 posts/mo1SaaSREST (Unified)
Premium$149N/A1,000 posts/moSingleSaaSREST (Unified)
Business$499N/AUnlimitedMulti-userSaaSREST (Unified)
LATE API (API-First)FreeFreeFree2 profiles1SaaSREST (Clean)
Build$19$228 (4mo free)10 profilesUnlimitedSaaSREST (Clean)
Accelerate$49$58850 profilesUnlimitedSaaSREST (Clean)
Unlimited$999$8,000UnlimitedUnlimitedSaaSREST (Clean)
MIXPOST (Self-Hosted)LiteOne-time$99UnlimitedUnlimitedOne-timeREST/API
ProOne-time$249UnlimitedUnlimitedOne-timeREST/API
EnterpriseOne-time$499UnlimitedUnlimitedOne-timeREST/API
BUFFER (Traditional)FreeFreeFree3 channels1SaaSLimited API
Essentials$6/channel$144/yr/chVariesVariesSaaSLimited API
Team$30/mo avg$360/yr avg2-5 channels2-3SaaSLimited API
Agency$150/mo avg$1,440/yr avg10+ channels5+SaaSLimited API
HOOTSUITE (Traditional)Professional$99 (annual)$99/mo10 accounts1SaaSLimited API
Team$249 (annual)$249/mo20 accounts3SaaSLimited API
EnterpriseCustomCustomCustom5+SaaSLimited API
SPROUT SOCIAL (Enterprise)Standard$199/userN/A5 profiles1 seatSaaSLimited API
Professional$299/userN/AUnlimited1 seatSaaSLimited API
Advanced$399/userN/AUnlimited1 seatSaaSLimited API
EnterpriseCustomN/ACustom1+ seatsSaaSLimited API
LOOMLY (Mid-Market)FreeFreeFree3 accounts1SaaSLimited API
Starter$65$780/yr12 accounts3SaaSLimited API
Beyond$332$3,984/yr60 accountsUnlimitedSaaSLimited API
EnterpriseCustomCustom61+UnlimitedSaaSLimited API
SOCIALBEE (SMB)Bootstrap$29$290/yr5 profiles1SaaSLimited API
Accelerate$49$490/yr10 profiles1SaaSLimited API
Pro$99$990/yr25 profiles3SaaSLimited API
Pro50 (Agency)$179$2,140/yr50 profiles6SaaSLimited API
Pro100 (Agency)$329$3,940/yr100 profiles10SaaSLimited API
Pro150 (Agency)$449$5,380/yr150 profiles15SaaSLimited API
SENDIBLE (Agency)Creator$29$300/yr6 profiles1SaaSLimited API
Traction$89$912/yr20 profiles2SaaSLimited API
Scale$199$2,040/yr35 profiles5SaaSLimited API
Advanced$299$3,060/yr50 profiles10SaaSLimited API
Enterprise$750$7,656/yrUnlimitedUnlimitedSaaSLimited API

Pricing Quick Reference by Use Case

Use CaseBest OptionEstimated CostWhy
Developer/Custom AutomationLate API Build$19/moSimple REST API, clean docs, fast integration
Ayrshare Premium$149/moMore platforms, webhook support, analytics API
SaaS Platform BuilderAyrshare Business$499/moMulti-user support, webhook integrations, development support
Mixpost Enterprise$499 one-timeComplete control, white-label capable, unlimited scaling
Solo Creator/FreelancerSocialBee Bootstrap$29/moAffordable, AI-powered, 5 profiles included
Sendible Creator$29/moClean interface, unlimited scheduling, good support
Small Agency (5-15 clients)Late API Accelerate$49/mo50 profiles, unlimited team members, much cheaper than alternatives
SocialBee Pro50$179/mo50 profiles, 6 users, workspace separation
Growing Agency (30+ clients)Mixpost Pro (Self-hosted)5-10/mo hostingUnlimited profiles/users after initial investment
SocialBee Pro100-150$329-449/mo100-150 profiles, scalable with teams
Enterprise/Multi-platformAyrshare Business$499+/moMost platforms (13), webhooks, multi-user
Sprout Social Advanced+$399+/user/moAdvanced analytics, team workflows, enterprise features

Cost Comparison Scenarios

Scenario 1: Managing 30 Client Accounts

  • Late API Accelerate: $49/mo (supports 50 profiles, unlimited team) ✅ Best value

  • Ayrshare Premium: $149/mo (1,000 posts/month limit)

  • SocialBee Pro50: $179/mo (50 profiles, 6 users)

  • Hootsuite Professional: $99/mo per user + extra per account

Scenario 2: Agencies Managing 5 Full-Time Employees

  • Mixpost Pro: **5-10/mo hosting (unlimited everything)

  • Sprout Social Standard: **199/user)

  • Hootsuite Team: 498/mo)

Scenario 3: Small Business (1 Account, 2 Users)

  • Buffer Essentials: **6-12/mo (cheapest for simple needs)

  • SocialBee Accelerate: $49/mo (10 profiles, 1 user)

  • Sendible Creator: $29/mo (6 profiles, 1 user)

Key Pricing Insights

CategoryFinding
Cheapest EntryBuffer (free), Late API (free), Ayrshare (free)
Best API ValueLate API ($49/mo for agencies)
Best for AutomationAyrshare Business (249 one-time)
Per-User TrapSprout Social (995-1,995/mo
Lowest Long-term CostMixpost one-time (Pro or Enterprise): 5-10/mo hosting
Annual Savings15-24% discount on most SaaS tools with yearly billing
Hidden CostsAdd-ons (analytics, messaging, webhooks) can add $10-50+/mo
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  2. https://getlate.dev/ayrshare-vs-late
  3. https://www.g2.com/products/ayrshare-api/pricing
  4. https://getlate.dev/pricing
  5. https://mixpost.app/pricing
  6. https://www.hootsuite.com/plans
  7. https://statusbrew.com/insights/hootsuite-pricing
  8. https://wise.com/gb/blog/hootsuite-pricing
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  11. https://www.socialpilot.co/blog/loomly-pricing
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  13. https://wise.com/gb/blog/sendible-pricing
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  19. https://www.saasworthy.com/product/ayrshare/pricing
  20. https://www.hootsuite.com/plans/standard
  21. https://onlysocial.io/hootsuite-pricing/
  22. https://onlysocial.io/loomly-pricing/
  23. https://www.linktly.com/marketing-software/sprout-social-review/
  24. https://socialbee.com/pricing/
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  29. https://socialmediacurve.com/sendible-review/
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