Head to head

MagicPost vs Ordinal

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

MagicPost

$29/mo Free trial

LinkedIn writer, scheduler and analytics tool built on LinkedIn's official API. The Growth plan is $29/mo billed annually ($353/yr) or $49/mo monthly.

Where MagicPost fits

Creators who want LinkedIn posting without an extension
Agencies managing client LinkedIn accounts
Companies running employee advocacy on LinkedIn
Users who want to manage LinkedIn from an AI assistant

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	MagicPost	Ordinal
Starting price	$29/mo	$85/mo
Free tier	–No	–No
Free trial	Yes	14 day free trial
MCP server	✓Yes	✓Yes
Public API	✓Yes	✓Yes
Listed under	LinkedIn, Personal brand	LinkedIn, Personal brand

Where they pull apart

MagicPost

Stands out: Publishes through LinkedIn's official API, not a browser extension, with an MCP server on the content plan.

Watch out: AI post generation and API/MCP start on the second plan ($39/mo annual, $69 monthly). The entry plan is manual writing plus analytics.

Not the right fit for

People who need Instagram, TikTok or X in one tool
Buyers who want AI writing on the cheapest 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

MagicPost

Official LinkedIn API, no extension
Free trial with no card
MCP server for Claude and ChatGPT

LinkedIn only, no other networks
AI generation not on the entry plan
Best prices need annual billing

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

MagicPost

$29/mo

The entry Growth plan is $29/mo billed annually ($353/yr) or $49/mo monthly. The plan with AI generation and MCP is $39/mo annually or $69/mo monthly. Agency is $47 per client seat per month on annual billing ($59 monthly), and Team packs start at $129/mo for two seats. 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 MagicPost cheaper than Ordinal?

MagicPost starts lower, at $29/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 MagicPost or Ordinal for free?

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

Does MagicPost or Ordinal have an MCP server?

MagicPost 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?