Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

Circular is an open source social media scheduling tool that functions as a Buffer alternative. It allows users to plan and schedule posts across social platforms from a single interface. The software is designed for… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Circular, an open source clone of Buffer launched in 2012; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Circular.io▲132

   A free open source Buffer alternative

   2014 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Circle▲753

   The modern community platform for creators

   2020 · circle.so · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Buffer for Pinterest▲266

   Share, schedule and measure the performance of your Pins

   2015 · buffer.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Social Media Calendar by Buffer▲503

   Complete social media management, at a glance

   2015 · buffer.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Pablo by Buffer▲905

   Create engaging images for your social media posts in 30s

   2015 · buffer.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Buffer for Video▲416

   All-in-one video scheduling & management for social media

   2015 · buffer.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Buffer for iPad & iOS 8▲281

   Share to all your social media sites no matter where you are

   2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Circular▲119

   Huge library of free design assets

   2022 · flowjam.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Tailored Posts by Buffer▲346

   Craft the perfect update for every social platform in one go

   2017 · buffer.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Postiz▲1,188

    Streamline your social media with Postiz. Schedule posts, analyze performance, and manage all accounts in one place.

    2024 · postiz.com · its alternatives →

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    circular▲4

    A social networking service and online community.

    2018 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Buffer API▲220

    One API to publish across every social platform.

    May 2026 · buffer.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Buffer for Instagram▲640

    Plan, track, and analyze your Instagram marketing

    2016 · buffer.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Publer▲381

    Create, schedule & analyze all social posts on one platform

    2022 · publer.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Circle▲172

    Internet. Reimagined. Manage content and time online.

    2015 · meetcircle.com · its alternatives →

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    Engagement by Buffer▲168

    A faster way to engage with your Instagram audience.

    2021 · buffer.com · its alternatives →

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    Clockwise▲608

    Making your calendar work for you.

    2019 · getclockwise.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    An app that helps engineers fight back against pointless meetings▲162

    Clockwise is a meeting cost calculator designed to encourage more efficient meetings. - syncfast/clockwise

    2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Cue▲319

    Schedule smarter. Post everywhere. Grow faster.

    Jan 2026 · oncue.so · its alternatives →

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    OneUp▲297

    OneUp is a social media post scheduling tool

    2018 · oneupapp.io · its alternatives →

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    Circles Is Open Source▲10

    2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Dots▲315

    Automation and insights for your Slack + Discord communities

    2021 · dots.community · its alternatives →

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    Buffer for Mastodon▲151

    Schedule posts to Mastodon

    2023 · buffer.com · its alternatives →

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    Buffer for iOS7▲124

    Easiest Way to Manage Social Media On The Go

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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