Best Social Media Scheduler
Sprout Social
AI-powered social intelligence for teams that manage publishing, engagement, and analytics.
Paid Subscription$19930-day trial
- Web app
- iOS (iPhone & iPad)
- Android
- macOS
What is Cue?
Multi-platform social media scheduling with smart timing, AI writing and a public API Cue is a social media scheduler built for creators and startups who want one clean dashboard instead of an enterprise suite.
Our verdict
Cue pairs genuinely useful smart scheduling (per-platform timing based on engagement patterns) with a real free plan, a public REST API and honest pricing - a rare combination at this price point in social media scheduling.
Full review
Cue is a social media scheduler built for creators and startups who want one clean dashboard instead of an enterprise suite. The core loop is familiar – write once, tailor the post per platform, then let it publish across X, Bluesky, Threads, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Mastodon and more – but the execution is unusually focused. Smart scheduling analyzes engagement patterns on each platform and picks posting times automatically, and an AI layer covers caption drafting, brand voice and image generation.
A few things stand out in this category. There is a genuine free plan (2 social accounts, 15 posts a month) rather than a trial dressed up as one. There is a public REST API with real documentation and webhooks, which schedulers at this price point usually skip, and per-platform customization is built into the composer instead of bolted on. The roadmap is honest too: n8n, Zapier and Make
Cue is a social media scheduler built for creators and startups who want one clean dashboard instead of an enterprise suite. The core loop is familiar – write once, tailor the post per platform, then let it publish across X, Bluesky, Threads, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Mastodon and more – but the execution is unusually focused. Smart scheduling analyzes engagement patterns on each platform and picks posting times automatically, and an AI layer covers caption drafting, brand voice and image generation.
A few things stand out in this category. There is a genuine free plan (2 social accounts, 15 posts a month) rather than a trial dressed up as one. There is a public REST API with real documentation and webhooks, which schedulers at this price point usually skip, and per-platform customization is built into the composer instead of bolted on. The roadmap is honest too: n8n, Zapier and Make integrations are listed but clearly marked as coming soon rather than claimed as live.
The caveats are mostly about youth. The vendor cites just over a thousand posts scheduled so far, the on-site testimonials are vendor-supplied, and there is no public team or company information beyond a contact page. AI features are metered by credits and locked to paid plans – the free tier gets none. Analytics only starts at the Growth plan, integrations beyond the API are not live yet, and there is no social inbox or listening: Cue is publishing-first by design.
My verdict: for solo creators and small teams who want simple multi-platform scheduling with AI assist and an API at well below incumbent prices, Cue is one of the most sensible new options I have reviewed this year. Teams that need a unified inbox, social listening or deep analytics should look at the established suites instead.
Who it's for
Best for
- Solo creators
- indie hackers and small teams publishing to several platforms at once
- especially developers who want API access and webhooks without paying enterprise prices.
Not ideal for
- Teams that need a unified social inbox
- social listening or deep analytics
- larger orgs that require live Zapier/n8n integrations today (they are marked coming soon)
- and anyone who wants an established vendor with a public track record.
How we tested
Desk research only. This listing was compiled on September 30, 2026 from Cue's official website (homepage, feature pages, pricing page in both monthly and yearly views, and FAQ), its public API documentation and its Product Hunt listing. No hands-on product testing, trial account, demo or vendor interview was conducted. Usage figures, testimonials and integration roadmap items are the vendor's own claims and were not independently verified. Pricing reflects the published pricing page at the time of review.
What's new
Cue does not publish a public changelog. Notable current state per its site: n8n, Zapier and Make integrations are listed as coming soon, the vendor cites 1000+ posts scheduled, and a Product Hunt launch deal offers 50% off for 3 months. (Source: oncue.so)
At a glance
| Pricing | Free+Paid |
|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/mo ($15/mo billed yearly) |
| Free plan | Yes |
| Free trial | No |
| Pricing page | View pricing |
| Platforms | Web app |
| API | Yes |
| Company | Cue |
| Apps Insight Score | 40/100 |
| Implementation | Easy |
| Learning curve | Beginner |
Why this app scored 40/100
Editorial Review 21/30
- Product quality 3.8/10 4/10
- Ease of use 4.2/5 4/5
- Feature depth 3.5/5 4/5
- Innovation 3.9/5 4/5
- Value for money 3/3 3/3
- Recommendation confidence 2/2 2/2
Trust & Verification 6/25
- AppsInsight badge installed Badge not installed 0/15
- HTTPS website HTTPS 1/1
- Business support email Missing 0/1
- Privacy policy published Provided 2/2
- Terms of service published Provided 1/1
- Security certifications None listed 0/2
- Knowledge base / help center Provided 2/2
- Social profiles linked 0 profiles linked 0/1
Community 0/20
- Verified reviews & rating 0 reviews (5 needed) 0/15
- Recent reviews No reviews yet 0/5
Product Profile 10/20
- Detailed description 298 words 2/3
- Screenshots 2 screenshots 1/3
- Demo video No demo video 0/2
- FAQ 6 items 1/2
- Feature list 9 items 1/2
- Pricing published Plan tiers published 3/3
- Pros & cons Pros & cons listed 1/1
- Integrations 0 integrations 0/2
- API available Yes 1/1
- Company details 1 of 3 details filled 0/1
Freshness 3/5
- Listing recently updated Updated 0 days ago 3/3
- Recent changelog entry No changelog entries 0/2
Editorial points are assigned by AppsInsight editors and cannot be purchased or influenced.
Built for
Use case
Analytics & BI
Use case
Marketing automation
Use case
AI & automation
Industry
SaaS & technology
Industry
Marketing & agencies
How Cue compares
| Feature | Cue | Sprout Social | ContentStudio | Metricool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 |
| Pricing | Free+Paid | Paid Subscription | Paid Subscription | Free plan |
| Starting price | $19/mo ($15/mo billed yearly) | $199 | $ 19 | Free |
| Free plan | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Free trial | No | Yes (30 days) | No | No |
| Platforms | Web app | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, macOS, Windows | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android |
| Best for | Solo creators, indie hackers and small teams publishing to several platforms at once, especially developers who want API access and webhooks without paying enterprise prices. | Social media teams, marketing teams, SaaS and tech companies, enterprise social media managers, influencer marketing teams, customer care teams | Agencies, marketing teams, solo creators, multi-brand social media managers, teams that need client approvals, businesses automating content workflows | Marketing agencies, social media managers, SMB marketing teams, solo creators, multi-brand operators |
Key features
Smart Scheduling
Analyzes engagement patterns on each platform and automatically schedules posts for when your audience is most active.
Multi-Platform Publishing
Write once and customize per platform, then publish to X, Bluesky, Threads, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Mastodon and more from one composer.
AI Writer
Drafts engaging posts, suggests improvements and keeps your voice consistent across platforms. Metered by monthly AI credits on paid plans.
Brand Voice
Teach the AI your tone, audience and goals so every generated post sounds like you.
AI Image Generation
Generate custom images for posts from a simple prompt, no design tools needed.
Threads
Create multi-post threads that tell a bigger story across platforms.
Queue and Calendar
Line up posts in a schedule queue and review the entire content plan at a glance in calendar view.
Analytics Dashboard
Track what is working and refine your strategy with real insights. Available from the Growth plan up.
REST API and Webhooks
Create, schedule and manage posts programmatically with documented endpoints, plus webhook notifications when posts publish or fail. n8n, Zapier and Make integrations are marked coming soon.
Key benefits
- Replace several single-platform apps with one dashboard and one composer.
- Post at the right time on every platform without studying analytics yourself.
- Keep a consistent voice with AI that learns your tone instead of generic captions.
- Automate publishing from your own tools with a real API and webhooks.
- Start free and only pay when you outgrow 2 accounts and 15 posts a month.
Pricing
Free planPaid from $19/mo ($15/mo billed yearly)
Starter
0 /mo
0 billed annually
- For individuals getting started
- 2 social accounts
- 15 posts per month
- Basic scheduling
- Email support
Growth
19 /mo
15 billed annually
- The most popular tier for creators who want to grow
- 15 social accounts
- 150 posts per month
- 500 AI credits per month
- Analytics dashboard
- API access
Team
Pro
49 /mo
39 billed annually
- For professionals and agencies
- Unlimited social accounts
- Unlimited posts
- 2500 AI credits per month
- Analytics dashboard
- API access
- Priority support
Enterprise
Enterprise
- Custom pricing for large organizations
- Unlimited social accounts
- Unlimited posts
- Unlimited AI credits
- Analytics dashboard
- API access
- Priority support
- Invoicing available
Pros & Cons
Pros
- A genuine free plan, not a trial - 2 accounts and 15 posts per month forever.
- Public REST API with documentation and webhooks, rare at this price.
- Smart scheduling picks per-platform posting times from engagement patterns.
- Per-platform customization is built into the composer.
- 14-day money-back guarantee on paid plans; yearly billing saves 20%.
Cons
- Very young product - the vendor cites about 1000 posts scheduled so far.
- AI features are locked to paid plans and metered by credits.
- No social inbox, listening or DM management - publishing only.
- n8n, Zapier and Make integrations are not live yet.
- No public team or company information beyond a contact page.
Screenshots & media
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cue?
Cue is a social media scheduling tool that lets you write a post once, tailor it per platform and publish to 8 networks - including X, Bluesky, Threads, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Mastodon - from one dashboard. It adds smart scheduling based on engagement patterns, an AI writer with brand voice, image generation, analytics and a public REST API.
How much does Cue cost?
Four plans. Starter is free (2 accounts, 15 posts per month). Growth is $19 per month or $15 per month billed yearly. Pro is $49 per month or $39 per month billed yearly. Enterprise is custom. Yearly billing saves 20 percent and paid plans carry a 14-day money-back guarantee. A launch offer on Product Hunt advertises 50 percent off for 3 months.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The Starter plan is free forever with 2 social accounts, 15 posts per month, basic scheduling and email support. AI credits and analytics require a paid plan.
Which platforms does Cue support?
Eight platforms per the vendor: X (Twitter), Bluesky, Threads, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Mastodon, with more listed as coming. Each post can be customized per platform before scheduling.
Does Cue have an API?
Yes. Cue publishes a documented REST API (docs.oncue.so) for creating, scheduling and managing posts programmatically, with webhooks for publish and failure events. n8n, Zapier and Make integrations are announced but marked as coming soon.
What happens if I exceed my monthly post limit?
Per the vendor's FAQ, Cue notifies you as you approach your plan's limit. You can upgrade to a higher plan or wait for the next billing cycle when the post count resets.