SocialBu
Social media scheduling, inbox, listening and automation across LinkedIn and 11 other networks, with a free plan, REST API and MCP server.
From $22/mo Free tier 7-day free trial MCP server API
Bottom line
Social media scheduler with a free plan. Paid Starter is $22/mo billed yearly or $29/mo monthly, and every paid plan starts with a 7-day trial.
Stands out for: Covers 12 networks, including Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon and Google Business Profile, with a free entry plan.
Watch out for: Free is 3 accounts and 10 lifetime posts. Starter caps at 8 accounts and 750 posts a month; automation and social listening sit on higher plans.
Overview
SocialBu is a social media management tool for publishing, automation, analytics and social listening. It supports X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Google Business Profile, YouTube, Reddit, Pinterest, Mastodon, Threads, TikTok and Bluesky. Features include a social calendar, post approvals, post recycling, bulk import, a social inbox, an AI writer and an MCP server that connects Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor to the account.
Teams pick SocialBu for a low entry price across many networks. The Free plan covers 3 accounts and 10 lifetime posts. Starter is $29/mo, or $22/mo billed yearly, for up to 8 accounts and 750 posts a month. A Growth plan raises limits to 20 accounts, and Agency is $199/mo, or $149 yearly, for up to 50. Custom limits are quoted. Every paid plan starts with a 7-day trial.
Who it's for
Best for
- Solo marketers trying a free scheduler
- Small businesses managing up to 8 accounts
- Agencies managing up to 50 accounts
- Teams posting to Threads, Bluesky and YouTube
Not ideal for
- Anyone who needs more than 10 free posts
- Teams that need social listening on the entry plan
Key features
Schedule, inbox, listen and automate across LinkedIn plus 11 networks. Free plan, REST API and first-party MCP at socialbu.com/mcp.AI features
| What the AI does | Plan |
|---|---|
| AI writer for posts and captions, on monthly credits | Included |
Only features named in the vendor's own documentation. Anything sold separately is marked as an add-on.
MCP server
The vendor runs its own MCP server but does not publish one public address, so connect through the vendor's own setup steps.
Setup steps and live status MCP Directory Check your stack in the MCP readiness checker
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 3 accounts, 10 lifetime posts |
| Starter | $22/mo | Billed yearly ($29 monthly); up to 8 accounts |
| Agency | $149/mo | Billed yearly ($199 monthly); up to 50 accounts |
Free covers 3 accounts and 10 lifetime posts. Starter is $22/mo billed yearly or $29/mo monthly for up to 8 accounts; Agency is $149/mo yearly or $199/mo monthly for up to 50 accounts. Yearly billing saves about 25%, and paid plans start with a 7-day trial. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 4 Nov 2026. Vendors change prices without notice.
Is SocialBu expensive?
SocialBu starts at $22/mo. We list 23 personal brand tools in total. 6 have a free tier, and those with a public price typically start around $29 a month.
- 0 quote-based
- 6 free tier
- 21 public price
Worked out automatically from every personal brand listing, so it updates as the directory changes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free plan plus 7-day paid trial
- Supports 12 social networks
- MCP server for AI assistants
Cons
- Free plan is 10 lifetime posts
- Starter caps at 8 accounts
- Listening and automation on upper plans
Integrations
YouTube TikTok Threads Bluesky Mastodon Google Business Profile
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How SocialBu compares
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