# Save your time, use these tools. Rocklaz Newsletter #3

> Using Social Media Scheduling will save time from repetitive work, But which one is right for you? What are the options availalbe in the market?

**Published by:** [Tanmay Shah 🚀 Rocklaz](https://paragraph.com/@rocklaz/)
**Published on:** 2023-07-08
**Categories:** schedulting tools, ai, podcast, tools
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@rocklaz/3

## Content

GM Friends, You are going to save a lot of time. After testing the top 14 Social Media Scheduling Tools, I am sharing my findings. Check out the latest episodes of Rocklaz Radio to get to know the rich culture and facts about 2 other countries from different parts of the world. Parallel lines have so much in common. It's a shame that they will never meet. 😂ShareOutlineNew Rocklaz Radio EpisodeTools and Tips: Scheduling AppsContest: AI VideoJokeRocklaz this week#69 DR Congo's Educator, Innovator & Entrepreneur: Goretti Kat Also direct links to Spotify and Apple Podcast We talk to Goretti Kat, the founder and CEO of Minzoto Club, a youth empowerment organization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Goretti shares her insights on Congolese culture, education, and entrepreneurship. Gain fascinating insights into Congo's mineral resources, language diversity, wedding rituals, and the vibrant festivals of the country. Shortest people in the world! Explore thought-provoking questions on life, art, the future, and more. See timestamps for Chapters. Note: This episode is recorded in French and English. The thumbnail for this episode is based on the Festival of Congo.#70 NFT GOAT Gallery Canada, CMS, Staying calm in stressful Situations: Stas Zlobinski Also direct links to Spotify and Apple Podcast We chat with the director of GOAT NFT Gallery in Toronto, Canada, about his journey into the world of crypto art, his thoughts on the current state of the market, and his advice for artists and collectors. We also discuss his experience working on complex, high-stakes digital technology projects, and his insights on how to stay calm in stressful situations.If you are enjoying the show please Please drop 5 ⭐ Review on Apple Podcast and SpotifyMap Update Rocklaz Rocklaz Guest Country Map as on 08/07/2023CollectTools and Tips: Scheduling AppsWhy you should use Scheduling apps? They save you time and stress by automating the process of managing your social media posts, allowing you to focus on creating quality content. You can schedule posts on all platforms at once, bulk upload images and videos and even repurpose your posts. I have done the research so you won't have to. Note: Channels means Social Media Platforms per user. All platforms have 14 free trials. All pricing is per Month basis. The Titles have the link within them.Short Answer: Best in paid catogary= SocialBee. Best in Free catogary= BufferPro tip: How do you choose which is right for you? Make a list of your requirements as per your priority and then cross-check with each platform.1. SocialBeeNo Free PlanPaid starting: $29 i.e. ₹2395 for 5 channels.Pros:Great Support: Quick and good guidance. You can also get on a Group call and ask questions to the team directly.Can Schedule Youtube shorts.Bulk Upload Available.Bulk Schedule possibleWrite descriptions for all before bulk importing.CANVA integrationInstagram Coloborater Tag possible: Upload to Insta from Social Bee mobile app.Monthly Analytics of all platforms sent to mail.Cons:No Auto resizingTagging is a problem, no dropdown list like Buffer. (You have to go to each platform and copy-paste)Does not schedule Instagram Coloborater Tagged posts. (This is an Instagram platform issue itself) Workaround is to set reminders and then upload manually.Limitations:512mb limit for video (all platforms)Twitter: 140-sec limit for Video. 512 MB file size limit.2. BufferFree plan: 10 posts per channel per month. 3 Channels.Paid: $24 i.e. ₹ 1982 for 4 channels. Single channel available at $6Pros:Flexible pricing: Pay as per the channel used $ 6 for One and $36 for 6Easly Tag people in Posts. You put @ and start typing it will show you a list like you see on Twitter and Insta.Auto Resize! The only platform with does that! 16:9 videos are early zoomed and cropped into 9:16 for reels.Mastodon integration is available. Mastodon is a completely Decentralised social media.Can Schedule Youtube shorts.Can Schedule Tweet Threads!Repurpose the Content: Post the same in future without having to upload it again.Analytics are available (but not on the Free plan.)Cons:Crashes: Failed to post many times without reason. Solution: Repost schedule it or upload a new post.No Bulk Upload OptionLimitations:Instagram: 15-min limit for Reels. 100 MB file size limit.Twitter: 140-second limit for Video. 512 MB file size limit.Mastodon: 40 MB file size limit3. PublerFree plan: 3 channels (no twitter).Paid, starting: $16 i.e. ₹ 1,322 for 4 channels.Pros:Can Schedule Youtube shorts.Good Support Response time.AI for text and #.Auto schedule feature!Auto share is pretty cool: lets you share links on LinkedIn.Delayed between account featureLink in Bio feature for InstagramBulk upload PossibleCons:The card not getting accepted: Main reason for rejecting. You need a Credit/ Debit Card for the trial. Cards of Indian users get getting rejected without reason. No resolution from Platform yet.No Twitter on the free plan.No Rezise: 16:9 Video doesn't get cropped to 9:16 automatically.4. MetricoolFree plan: 50 posts per month. No Linkedin.Paid starting: $22 i.e. ₹1817. 2000 posts per month.Pros:Best for AnalyticsReply to all comments and messages from one place.Competitor Analytics.Measure and follow your #Cons:No Linkedin on the Free planNo Bulk upload option. Only CSV file.No ResizeLimitationTwitter 500 MB5. Zoho Social:No Free planPaid starting: $10.8 i.e. ₹900. 9 Channels.Pros:Integration with Other Zoho toolsGood AnalyticsGood SupportCons:No Bulk uploadNo Resizing6. LaterNo Free plan.Paid Starting: $40 for 3 Social sets (3 profiles per channel)Pros:Best if you are managing profiles for multiple businesses.3 UsersCan Resize. Can Trim.Cons:Only 150 posts per profile on the basic planAI Caption is Paid.Can not tag.Very clunky interface.7. CroudfireFree plan: 3 Channels but not full fledge. No Video. No Twitter.Paid starting: $10 i.e. ₹825 for 5 channels. Full access from $50 planPros:Auto Resize is available.Publish content from your own blogs and sites.Cons:Free and Basic level paid plans have restrictions with Twitter and Video uploads.Slow support response time.A lot of limitations.8. SimplifyFree plan: 3 Socials, 10 posts at a time.Paid, starting: $30 i.e. ₹2478Pros:Best for Designing & Editing within the platformGraphic Design, Video Editing, Animation, AI Content writing and Scheduling, all in one.Cons:Bad SupportNeed Twitter API9. Hootsuite:No Free plan but 30-day free trial.Paid: $23 i.e. ₹1915. 10 Channels. Billed annuallyPros:All messages in 1 inboxBulk schedulingCons:Can not post Youtube Shorts10. Social Piolet:No Free planPaid: $30 i.e. ₹2478. 10 Channels.Pros:Bulk SchedulingNo CC is required for a free trial.Cons:A lot of limitations on Basic plansCannot reply to comments and messagesNo Resise11. MeetEdgarNo Free plan.Paid Starting: $30 i.e. ₹2478. 5 ChannelsPros:Automation and Reposting main features.Adding content through imports.Cons:No Youtube postingNo Bulk upload for VideosNo Resizing video.Bad Support.12. Loomy:No Free PlansPaid: $35 i.e. ₹2891. 10 Channels.Pros:Hashtag suggestionSponsored posts for Facebook and LinkedIn.Twitter thread schedulingBasic photo editing in the app.Cons:No Resizing for VideoRestrictions on the Basic plan13. Twitter Media Studio:Free Completely.Pros:Best for only Twitter users. Official Tool.Can Repurpose Video UploadsCan change the Thumbnail of Twitter VideosCan Schedule Twitter live-streamTweet analytics.Cons:Need to convince Twitter to give you Media Studio access.Need additional permissions to post more than 10min Videos.14. Meta Business SuiteFree CompletelyPros:Best for Facebook and Instagram. Official tool.Reply to all comments and messages from one place.Analytics.Bulk UploadPaid Posts BoostsCons:Only Meta/Facebook-related platforms.No, repurpose.No ResizingContest: AI Video Claire Silver 🌸 @ClaireSilver12 AI CONTEST 5, "Motion," begins today! Quest Create an 8-12 second video/animation using AI (all or part). Reward 1st place: 3 ETH (7,708 USD today) 2nd: 1.5 ETH 3rd: 1 ETH 4th & 5th: .5 ETH each Winners & finalists exhibited by thread & physically as available.… 901 5:21 AM • Jul 1, 2023 Hope today's Newsletter was valuable! Do let me know your favour Rocklaz News #. Tweet and tag me '@tanmayshah28 #Rocklaz News.'Best wishes TanmayShare and subscribe for more such amazing letters in your mailbox. ShareSubscribeTo support my efforts and #Rocklaz Radio: Become Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tanmayshah28 Donate using UPI id: rocklaz@ybl Buy me a Coffee/ Chocolate Milkshake: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tanmay28 Sponsorship and Ads: https://forms.gle/7KKtVnDxCNjQoPGT9 Rocklaz Club Membership: https://news.rocklaz.com/clubBuy some amazing Art & Merch:T-Shirt, Mugs, Hoodies: World Wide: https://rocklaz.myspreadshop.com India Link: https://rocklaz.blinkstore.in/ You can collect this newsletter as a Digital Collectable/ NFTCollect

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