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Dev tools · April 28, 2014

Circular.io

A free open source Buffer alternative

Circular.io launched on April 28, 2014 with 132 votes, #67 of 1,174 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.

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Circular.io is an open-source web application designed as an alternative to Buffer for managing social media. It enables users to schedule and publish posts across multiple social platforms. Built as a free, community-driven tool, Circular.io appeals to developers and social media managers who prefer open-source solutions and want control over their posting infrastructure. The platform handles social content scheduling with transparent, customizable code available for deployment and modification.

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