Shoutrrr
Shoutrrr: A focused scheduler with API publishing, inbox tools, and free self-hosting. Ranked #126 of 144 in Social Media Management Tools by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for self-hosters wanting API-enabled publishing.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSelf-hosters wanting API-enabled publishing
- Free planYes
- Paid from$10/mo
- Social inboxYes
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free forever self-hosting under Apache 2.0
- REST API supports creating, scheduling, and publishing posts
- Shared workspaces, analytics, inbox, and reply triage included
Where it doesn't
- Network coverage is limited to seven integrations
- Managed Shoutrrr Cloud costs $10 per month
- Self-hosting requires deploying a Docker image
Our verdict on Shoutrrr
Shoutrrr is an open-source social media scheduling tool for individuals and teams that need to publish across multiple networks. It combines a media and alt-text composer, recurring queues, a calendar, account connections, workspaces, roles, invitations, analytics, and automatic thread splitting. Supported networks include X, Bluesky, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Discord. Its clearest audience is a technical team or individual who wants API-enabled publishing with the choice of self-hosting or managed cloud delivery.
The two plans create a straightforward split. Shoutrrr Cloud is fully managed at $10 per month, billed monthly, and can be canceled anytime. The Self-host option is free forever, uses the Apache 2.0 license, and packages the web interface, worker, and scheduler in one Docker image. That makes self-hosting the stronger fit for users who can operate their own deployment, while Cloud suits teams that prefer managed delivery. The published feature set also includes shared workspaces and role-based invitations, which gives the product a practical shape for collaborative publishing rather than only individual scheduling.
Shoutrrr’s standout advantage is the combination of scheduling and programmatic publishing. Its REST API can create, schedule, and publish posts, while the engagement inbox and reply triage extend the workflow beyond outbound content. Per-account and per-post analytics, recurring queues, thread splitting, and media support add useful coverage for ongoing publishing operations. The trade-off is scope: the documented network set is seven platforms, so teams working across a broader social ecosystem may need another tool. Choose Shoutrrr for open-source control, API access, and focused multi-network publishing; choose an alternative if wider network coverage is central.
Your product? Our editors can test Shoutrrr in depth and publish a review, labelled as paid · from $149/mo →
Shoutrrr pricing
All 2 Shoutrrr plans and prices →
Shoutrrr fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $10/mo |
| Social accounts | Not verified |
| Supported networks | X, Bluesky, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Discord |
| Scheduled posts | Not verified |
| Social inbox | Yes |
| Approval workflow | Not verified |
| Analytics level | Not verified |
| Team users | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | 2FA |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: X, Bluesky, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Threads … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | shoutrrr.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Shoutrrr integrations
Shoutrrr lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- X
- Bluesky
- Threads
- Discord
Alternatives to Shoutrrr
- Sprout SocialA broad social management suite for teams that need integrations and advanced workflows.9.3
- HootsuiteA mature multi-network suite for teams that can justify a high per-user price.9.2
- Brandwatch Social Media ManagementA broad platform for coordinated publishing, listening, inbox work, and custom reporting.9.1
See all Shoutrrr alternatives →
Also Ranked In
Shoutrrr is ranked in 2 of our directories.
Used Shoutrrr? Be the first to review it
The editor score above is our own research. What this page doesn't have yet is a reader's view — what you used Shoutrrr for, what worked and what didn't. No stars are seeded and no review is paid for; an editor reads every one before it appears.
Write a reviewTwo minutes · verified accounts only · read by an editor before it appears
Featured on iTechGuides
Shoutrrr is listed in our Social Media Management Tools directory. Add the badge to your site — it links back to this page.
<a href="https://www.itechguides.com/products/shoutrrr/"><img src="https://www.itechguides.com/best/badge/shoutrrr.svg" alt="Featured on iTechGuides" width="230" height="46"></a>
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.
Last updated · How we research and update