Head to head

AuthoredUp vs Taplio

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

Taplio

$39/mo 7 day free trial

LinkedIn content and engagement app with a hosted MCP server. Starter is $39/mo billed monthly or $32/mo billed annually, with a 7-day trial.

Where Taplio fits

Creators who want LinkedIn drafts, analytics, and comments in one app
Founders building a personal brand on a $39 plan
Users who will run LinkedIn from Claude via MCP
Teams moving up to Growth or Pro for outreach tools

At a glance

Detail	AuthoredUp	Taplio
Starting price	$19.95/mo	$39/mo
Free tier	–No	–No
Free trial	Yes	7 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

Taplio

Stands out: Hosted LinkedIn MCP server, so Claude or ChatGPT can draft, schedule, and queue comments on your Taplio account.

Watch out: The 7-day trial gives full Pro access, then you move to the plan you picked. Unlimited AI credits and automated lead outreach are on Pro at $199/mo.

Not the right fit for

Sales teams that need a multi-seat LinkedIn sequencer, not a creator studio
Buyers who will not live in LinkedIn content

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

Taplio

Starter $39/mo, 7-day Pro trial
Hosted LinkedIn MCP server
30-day money-back guarantee

Trial is 7 days, then paid
Built for LinkedIn content, not CRM outbound
Higher plans jump to $69 and $199

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

Taplio

$39/mo

Starter is $39/mo, Growth $69/mo, and Pro $199/mo billed monthly, or $32, $49, and $149/mo billed annually. A 7-day trial gives full Pro access, and there is a 30-day money-back guarantee. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is AuthoredUp cheaper than Taplio?

AuthoredUp starts lower, at $19.95/mo against $39/mo for Taplio. 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 Taplio for free?

Neither carries a free tier on our listing. AuthoredUp offers a free trial. Taplio offers a 7 day free trial.

Does AuthoredUp or Taplio have an MCP server?

AuthoredUp and Taplio 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?