Head to head

AuthoredUp vs Ordinal

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

AuthoredUp

$19.95/mo Free trial

LinkedIn post editor with drafts, scheduling and analytics. Individual is $19.95/mo, or $16.63/mo billed yearly, and you can start free with no card.

Where AuthoredUp fits

Individuals formatting and scheduling LinkedIn posts
Small teams sharing drafts across three or more profiles
Users who want Claude to read drafts via MCP
Agencies that need a custom Growth plan

Ordinal

$85/mo 14 day free trial

Social scheduling and employee engagement for LinkedIn-heavy teams. Starter is $85/mo billed annually or $95/mo monthly, with a 14-day trial.

Where Ordinal fits

Social teams scheduling across a few profiles
Companies that want employees liking and commenting in-tool
Growth teams that will buy Pro for MCP and analytics
Orgs that want unlimited seats without per-seat fees

At a glance

Detail	AuthoredUp	Ordinal
Starting price	$19.95/mo	$85/mo
Free tier	–No	–No
Free trial	Yes	14 day free trial
MCP server	✓Yes	✓Yes
Public API	✓Yes	✓Yes
Listed under	Personal brand	LinkedIn, Personal brand

Where they pull apart

AuthoredUp

Stands out: A hosted MCP server and a REST API come with trial and paid accounts, so AI assistants can read your posts, stats and drafts.

Watch out: Business costs $14.95 per profile per month with a three-profile minimum. The free trial has no stated length, and there is no free-forever plan.

Not the right fit for

Sales teams that need LinkedIn connection sequences
Users who want a free-forever plan

Ordinal

Stands out: Pro adds unlimited seats, team engagement, and API and MCP access at no per-seat cost.

Watch out: API and MCP start on Pro ($235/mo annual, $265 monthly), not Starter. Extra social profiles are $20/mo each.

Not the right fit for

Solo creators who only need a cheap LinkedIn writer
Buyers who want API or MCP on Starter

Pros and cons

AuthoredUp

Individual plan $19.95/mo, no card to start
Hosted MCP server and REST API included
Free seats for managers and ghostwriters

No free-forever plan
Business needs at least three profiles
No LinkedIn outreach or sequences

Ordinal

14-day trial, no card needed
Unlimited seats from Pro up
API and MCP on Pro and above

API and MCP not on Starter
Starter caps at 50 scheduled posts a month
Extra social profiles cost $20/mo each

What each one costs

AuthoredUp

$19.95/mo

Individual is $19.95/mo for one LinkedIn profile, or $16.63/mo billed yearly ($199.50/yr). Business is $14.95 per profile per month ($12.46 billed yearly) with a three-profile minimum. The custom Growth plan is billed annually with a 10-profile minimum. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Ordinal

$85/mo

Starter is $85/mo billed annually or $95/mo month to month, for up to 3 seats and 4 profiles. Pro ($235/mo annual, $265 monthly) adds unlimited seats plus API and MCP; Growth is $625/mo annual or $695 monthly. Extra profiles are $20/mo each. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is AuthoredUp cheaper than Ordinal?

AuthoredUp starts lower, at $19.95/mo against $85/mo for Ordinal. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.

Can you try AuthoredUp or Ordinal for free?

Neither carries a free tier on our listing. AuthoredUp offers a free trial. Ordinal offers a 14 day free trial.

Does AuthoredUp or Ordinal have an MCP server?

AuthoredUp and Ordinal ship a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?