# Cheapest AI social media schedulers under $25 (with MCP)

> Which AI social schedulers are under about USD 25/mo and include a publishing MCP - with DunSocial at USD 20/mo and 47 MCP tools included.

- Published: 2026-09-06
- Last updated: 2026-09-06
- Author: Sanju (Founder & CEO @ DunSocial)
- Topics: mcp, pricing

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"Cheap AI scheduler" lists and "has MCP" lists are usually separate. This page intersects both: entry price at or under about **USD 25 per month**, and a **first-party publishing MCP** on that same access path (not Enterprise-only).

## Short answer

Tools that clear **both** bars include **DunSocial** (flat USD 20/mo or USD 192/yr, 47 MCP tools included), **Buffer** (MCP on every plan including Free; Essentials from USD 6 per channel, under USD 25 for up to four channels monthly), **Typefully** (Free and Creator ~USD 12.50/mo with documented MCP), and **PostFast** (Starter from EUR 12/mo monthly or EUR 10/mo yearly, MCP on every plan, under ~USD 25 at mid-market FX). Cheap-but-MCP-gated or MCP-but-over-USD-25 tools sit in **Near misses**.

DunSocial is the flat-plan pick for browser OAuth, **47 tools**, brand memory, human confirm before publish, and the same calendar as the web app. See [pricing](/pricing), [MCP](/mcp), and [for founders](/for/founders).

| Tool | Entry monthly | Billing unit | MCP on this tier? | Auth | Confirm | Platforms | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| DunSocial | USD 20/mo (USD 192/yr) | Flat workspace; 1 seat; +USD 8/seat | Yes. 47 tools included | Browser OAuth | Yes. Human confirm before publish | X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, Reddit, Pinterest, YouTube Shorts; TikTok limited beta | 14-day trial. CLI + REST API. Memory + Voice Presets |
| Buffer Free | USD 0 | Up to 3 channels | Yes. MCP on every plan, including Free | OAuth in Claude/ChatGPT; API key + Bearer for generic clients | Yes. Lands in Buffer queue; you remain last step | Broad set incl. Bluesky, Threads, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Mastodon; no Reddit | 10 scheduled posts per channel; API rate limits apply |
| Buffer Essentials | From USD 6 per channel (USD 5/channel yearly) | Per channel; volume discounts above 10 | Yes | Same as Free | Same as Free | Same as Free | Under ~USD 25 for 1-4 channels monthly (USD 6-24). 5 channels = USD 30 |
| Typefully Free | USD 0 | 1 social set; limited posts | Yes. Docs do not gate MCP by plan | OAuth (recommended); Bearer for headless | Draft, schedule, or publish now | Text-led: X, LinkedIn, Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon | Confirm current Free-plan limits on Typefully pricing |
| Typefully Creator | About USD 12.50/mo (Typefully-owned blog materials, 2026) | Per plan / social set | Yes | Same as Free | Same as Free | Same text-led set | Team plan is over the cap |
| PostFast Starter | EUR 12/mo monthly; EUR 10/mo yearly (~USD 12-14 at ~1.16 EUR/USD near 2026-09-05) | Flat plan; 4 social accounts | Yes. MCP on every plan, including trial | API key (stdio) or OAuth (hosted) | Approve flow on hosted connector; immediate schedule also possible | 11 platforms incl. Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, Bluesky, Pinterest, Telegram, Google Business Profile | Published in EUR. 7-day trial. 24-26 MCP tools by transport |

Deeper MCP comparison: [best social media MCP servers 2026](/blog/best-social-media-mcp-servers-2026).

## How to read under $25

"Under USD 25" only works after you name the **billing unit**.

1. **Flat workspace** (DunSocial, PostFast Starter). Sticker ≈ monthly bill for listed seats and account caps.
2. **Per channel / per account** (Buffer, Publer). USD 6/channel stays under USD 25 until a fifth paid Buffer Essentials channel (USD 30 monthly).
3. **Per social set** (Later, Typefully). Cost is sets × seats × add-ons, not the headline alone.
4. **Per seat Social OS** (Hootsuite-class). Usually far above USD 25.
5. **Self-host "free"** (Postiz AGPL). License can be USD 0; hosting and app approvals are not a managed under-USD 25 plan.

Annual billing often lowers the effective monthly rate. This page quotes monthly when published, and notes yearly when that is how vendors market entry. EUR stickers (PostFast) settle in your card's currency; at typical EUR/USD rates Starter stays under ~USD 25.

"MCP on this tier" means a **first-party** server whose docs let an assistant draft, schedule, or publish on the plan you can buy under ~USD 25. "AI" marketing alone does not count.

## Under the cap with MCP

### DunSocial

**USD 20/mo** or **USD 192/yr**. **14-day free trial**. **1 seat** included; **extra seats USD 8/mo**. Hosted MCP with **47 tools** (posts, drafts, memory, media, workspaces, personalization) is **included**. No separate developer upsell.

Auth: browser OAuth at `https://api.dunsocial.com/api/mcp`. MCP posts are tagged and share the web calendar. Human confirmation is required before publish. Same workspace: [CLI](/cli) and REST API.

Networks: X (threads up to 25), LinkedIn profiles and Company Pages, Instagram feed/carousels/Reels, Threads, Bluesky, Reddit (subreddit + flair), Pinterest, YouTube Shorts; TikTok limited beta.

Try [app.dunsocial.com/login](https://app.dunsocial.com/login), or read [is an AI social scheduler worth it for solo founders](/blog/is-ai-social-scheduler-worth-it-for-solo-founders).

### Buffer (Free and low-channel Essentials)

First-party MCP at `https://mcp.buffer.com/mcp`. Official copy 2026-09-06: MCP is **free on every plan, including Free**.

**Free**: USD 0, up to 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel. Clears both bars if Free limits are enough. **Essentials**: from **USD 6 per channel per month** (USD 5 yearly). One to four channels = USD 6-24 monthly; five = USD 30 and leaves the band. Work lands in the Buffer queue; you remain the last step. API ceilings still apply to agents.

Per-channel vs flat USD 20: [DunSocial vs Buffer](/compare/dunsocial-vs-buffer), [Buffer alternatives](/alternatives/buffer).

### Typefully (Free and Creator)

MCP at `https://mcp.typefully.com/mcp`. OAuth for chat clients; Bearer API key for headless. Documented draft/schedule/manage across X, LinkedIn, Threads, Bluesky, and Mastodon. Help docs do not require Enterprise for MCP.

**Free**: USD 0, limited posts. **Creator**: about **USD 12.50/mo** on Typefully-owned blog materials in 2026 (live pricing UI is client-rendered; confirm before buy). Team at USD 29/mo is over the cap. Best when growth is text posts and threads, not a visual Reels calendar.

### PostFast (Starter)

Starter: **EUR 12/mo** monthly or **EUR 10/mo** yearly (EUR 120/year), 7-day trial, 4 social accounts. Official MCP pages: API and MCP included on **every plan, including trial**. Stdio: 24 tools; hosted connector: 26. Auth: API key (local) or OAuth (hosted).

Starter is roughly USD 12-14 depending on FX. Quotes stay in published EUR. PostFast's strengths include Facebook coverage and inbox paths on its documented plans. DunSocial counters with flat USD pricing, 47 tools, brand memory, and hard human confirm on founder networks.

## Near misses

| Tool | Why it misses |
| --- | --- |
| Postiz hosted Standard | **USD 29/mo** for 5 channels (2026-09-06). MCP included (11 tools), but hosted sticker is over USD 25. Self-host is free AGPL software, not managed under-USD 25. |
| Typefully Team | **USD 29/mo**. Over the cap though MCP exists. |
| Publer Professional / Business | Can be under USD 25 (Professional from **USD 5/mo** for 1 account; Business from **USD 10/mo**). MCP is **beta for top ambassadors and Enterprise only** (help updated 14 August 2026). |
| Later Starter | **USD 18.75/mo** billed yearly (monthly higher, near the USD 25 line). No first-party MCP on later.com found 2026-09-06. |
| FeedHive Creator / Brand | Can sit near ~USD 25, but 2026 comparisons often gate **API/MCP to Business+** (~EUR 69/mo class). Confirm whether Creator still includes MCP before buying. |
| Hootsuite / Perch | Publishing MCP via Perch exists; seat pricing is far above USD 25. |

## How to choose under $25

- **Want flat USD + memory + 47 MCP tools + human confirm?** DunSocial at USD 20/mo (or USD 192/yr).
- **Want lasting free with MCP?** Buffer Free (3 channels) or Typefully Free (tighter caps).
- **Want Facebook Pages plus agent publish under ~USD 25?** PostFast Starter or Buffer Free/Essentials fit that budget well.
- **Want text-first threads under the cap?** Typefully Creator (~USD 12.50/mo).
- **Watch per-channel math.** Buffer Essentials stays under USD 25 for 1-4 channels monthly; a fifth paid channel hits USD 30.


## FAQ

### Is MCP extra on DunSocial?

No. **47 tools** are included at **USD 20/mo** or **USD 192/yr**. Setup: [MCP](/mcp).

### Is there a free plan?

DunSocial offers a **14-day trial** with every feature unlocked. Buffer Free and Typefully Free are lasting USD 0 tiers with limits. PostFast: 7-day trial. Postiz self-host: free software if you run it.

### Extra seats on DunSocial?

**USD 8/mo** each after the first seat. [Pricing](/pricing).

### Can Buffer Essentials stay under USD 25?

Yes for **1-4 channels** monthly (USD 6-24). **5 channels** = USD 30/mo on published examples.

### Cheapest price + MCP?

Buffer Free if three channels and 10 queued posts per channel are enough. DunSocial is the cheapest verified **flat paid** plan with a large first-party tool list (47) and hard human confirm. Typefully Creator and PostFast Starter also clear both bars with different platform and auth tradeoffs.

## Sources

- DunSocial: [pricing](/pricing), [MCP](/mcp)
- [Buffer pricing](https://buffer.com/pricing), [pricing.md](https://buffer.com/pricing.md), [Buffer MCP](https://buffer.com/mcp)
- [Typefully MCP help](https://support.typefully.com/en/articles/13128440-typefully-mcp-server)
- [Postiz pricing](https://postiz.com/pricing), [Postiz MCP](https://docs.postiz.com/mcp/introduction)
- [Publer pricing help](https://publer.com/help/en/article/what-are-publers-plans-and-pricing-15h4yqh/) (30/07/2026); [Publer MCP help](https://publer.com/help/en/article/how-to-set-up-and-use-publers-mcp-server-14orlq0/) (14/08/2026)
- [Later pricing](https://later.com/pricing/)
- [PostFast pricing](https://postfa.st/pricing) (EUR), [PostFast MCP](https://postfa.st/api-integrations/mcp)
- Related: [best social media MCP servers 2026](/blog/best-social-media-mcp-servers-2026), [for founders](/for/founders), [Buffer alternatives](/alternatives/buffer), [DunSocial vs Buffer](/compare/dunsocial-vs-buffer), [is AI social scheduler worth it for solo founders](/blog/is-ai-social-scheduler-worth-it-for-solo-founders), [CLI](/cli), [app login](https://app.dunsocial.com/login)

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