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SocialBee vs Publer

Pricing, networks, publishing, AI and team features side by side. A green highlight marks a row where one tool has a feature the other doesn't.

Last updated Reviewed by the Social9 teamPrices checked November 2026

SocialBee vs Publer: which is better?

Choose SocialBee for category-based scheduling with an AI Copilot; choose Publer for low per-account pricing and wide network coverage. SocialBee starts at $29/month and has no free plan, while Publer starts at $5/month (1 account) and has a free plan. Publer lists more networks (13 vs 10).

SocialBee

From $29

Publer

From $5

Pricing

Starting priceAs each vendor lists it: some charge per user or per channel.
SocialBee: $29/month
Publer: $5/month (1 account)
Free plan
SocialBee: No
Publer: Yes (advantage Publer)
Yearly discount
SocialBee: 16%
Publer: 20%

Networks

Networks you can publish to
SocialBee: 10 networks
Publer: 13 networks (advantage Publer)
LinkedIn
SocialBee: Yes
Publer: Yes
X
SocialBee: Yes
Publer: Yes
Instagram
SocialBee: Yes
Publer: Yes
Facebook
SocialBee: Yes
Publer: Yes
Threads
SocialBee: Yes
Publer: Yes
TikTok
SocialBee: Yes
Publer: Yes
YouTube
SocialBee: Yes
Publer: Yes
Pinterest
SocialBee: Yes
Publer: Yes
Google Business Profile
SocialBee: Yes
Publer: Yes
Bluesky
SocialBee: Yes
Publer: Yes
Mastodon
SocialBee: No
Publer: Yes (advantage Publer)

Publishing

Content calendar
SocialBee: Yes
Publer: Yes
Posting queue
SocialBee: Yes
Publer: Yes
Bulk or CSV upload
SocialBee: Yes
Publer: Yes
Best time to post
SocialBee: Yes
Publer: Yes
Recurring posts
SocialBee: Yes
Publer: Yes

AI

AI writing
SocialBee: Yes
Publer: Yes

Team & agency

Approval workflow
SocialBee: Yes
Publer: Yes
Client approvals
SocialBee: Yes
Publer: Yes
White-label
SocialBee: No
Publer: No
Roles and permissions
SocialBee: Yes
Publer: Yes
Unified inbox
SocialBee: Yes (advantage SocialBee)
Publer: No
Social listening
SocialBee: No
Publer: No

Prices in USD, checked November 2026 on each vendor's own site. "Not listed" means our data doesn't cover it, not that the tool lacks it. Plans change, so check the vendor's page before you buy.

SocialBee vs Publer: FAQ

Is SocialBee cheaper than Publer?

SocialBee starts at $29/month; Publer starts at $5/month (1 account). Publer charges per account, so the total depends on how many accounts you need. Prices checked November 2026.

Do SocialBee and Publer have a free plan?

Only Publer has a free plan; SocialBee starts at $29/month.

Which supports more social networks, SocialBee or Publer?

Publer lists 13 networks, against 10 for SocialBee. Only Publer lists Mastodon, Telegram and WordPress.

Do SocialBee and Publer have AI writing?

Yes, both list AI writing.

What is the difference between SocialBee and Publer?

SocialBee is built for category-based scheduling with an AI Copilot, with AI Assistant (Copilot), content categories and Canva integration. Publer is built for low per-account pricing and wide network coverage, with bulk upload (CSV), auto-reply to comments and link in bio.

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