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    "# Brief 8 — Cross-post tool matrix & X compatibility",
    "**Audience:** weebo / systemctl / usectl  ",
    "**Angle:** (a) tool matrix + X compatibility only (video worth-it is out of scope)  ",
    "**Context:** one founder, one agent (Claude) with APIs/MCP; self-hosting on usectl is easy; X is home channel; story = text + occasional cover image; no video yet.  ",
    "**Target networks:** X, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Threads, Bluesky, Instagram, Reddit, Mastodon  ",
    "**Scope:** open web, GitHub, tools’ own docs/pricing; 2025–26 only  ",
    "**Date:** 2026-09-05 (Asia/Tbilisi)",
    "---",
    "## Executive summary",
    "For an **agent-driven, X-home, nine-network** build-in-public pipeline, **Postiz (self-hosted on usectl)** is the only researched tool that natively covers **all nine** targets (X + YT + TikTok + LI + Threads + Bluesky + IG + Reddit + Mastodon) with a public API, MCP/CLI, and AGPL self-host. Cloud Postiz starts at **$29/mo** (5 channels).",
    "**Runner-up for API-native agents:** **Zernio** (formerly Late / getlate.dev) — usage-based API + MCP, first **2 accounts free**, X costs **passed through** at official rates. Covers 8/9 targets (**no Mastodon**).",
    "**Cheap cloud + X included + MCP:** **Buffer** Essentials (~**$6/channel/mo**). Covers 8/9 (**no Reddit**). Media via public URL, not direct upload.",
    "**Avoid for this brief’s X requirement:** **Hypefury** (official FAQ: no longer supports X). **Typefully** is excellent for X-writing + MCP but lacks YT/TikTok/IG/Reddit.",
    "**X pay-per-use reality (official):** Post Create **$0.015**; Post Create with URL **$0.200**; Post Read **$0.005**. Self-host tools that BYO X apps (Mixpost) bill those costs to **you**. Hosted partners either absorb, surcharge (Metricool **$10/mo per X account**), pass through (Zernio), or force BYO keys (Ayrshare since **2026-03-31**).",
    "---",
    "## Comparison tables",
    "### A. Platform coverage (must-check: X / YouTube / TikTok)",
    "| Tool | X | YT | TikTok | LinkedIn | Threads | Bluesky | Instagram | Reddit | Mastodon | Hits all 9? |",
    "|------|---|----|--------|----------|---------|---------|-----------|--------|----------|-------------|",
    "| **Postiz** | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | **Yes** |",
    "| **Mixpost Pro** | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N* | Y | No (no Reddit) |",
    "| **Buffer** | Y | Y (Shorts) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | No (no Reddit) |",
    "| **Typefully** | Y | N | N | Y | Y | Y | N† | N | Y | No |",
    "| **Hypefury** | **N** | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | ?‡ | No |",
    "| **Publer** | Y§ | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | No (no Reddit) |",
    "| **Zernio (Late)** | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | **N** | No (no Mastodon) |",
    "| **Ayrshare** | Y¶ | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | **N** | No (no Mastodon) |",
    "| **Metricool** | Y# | Y | Y | Y | Y | ? | Y | ? | ? | Unclear — verify |",
    "| **SocialBee** | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N** | N** | No |",
    "\\* Mixpost Pro FAQ lists FB, IG, X, LI, YT, TikTok, Pinterest, Threads, Bluesky, GBP, Mastodon — **Reddit not listed**.  ",
    "† Typefully marketing still “coming soon” for IG/TikTok/FB on scheduling page.  ",
    "‡ Hypefury pricing page channel list: Bluesky, Threads, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok (Mastodon mentioned in secondary blogs; not on primary channel picker when fetched 2026-09-05).  ",
    "§ Publer: X blocked on Free plan.  ",
    "¶ Ayrshare: X requires **BYO OAuth1 keys** from 2026-03-31.  ",
    "# Metricool: X needs paid plan + **$10/mo add-on per X account**.  ",
    "\\*\\* SocialBee direct-post list omits Reddit/Mastodon; “Universal Posting” is mobile-reminder, not API.",
    "Sources: [Postiz API platforms](https://docs.postiz.com/public-api/introduction), [Mixpost pricing FAQ](https://mixpost.app/pricing), [Buffer pricing channel table](https://buffer.com/pricing), [Typefully scheduling](https://typefully.com/social-media-scheduling), [Hypefury pricing FAQ](https://hypefury.com/features-pricing/), [Publer networks docs](https://publer.com/docs/posting/create-posts/networks.md), [Zernio platforms](https://docs.zernio.com/platforms), [Ayrshare API overview](https://www.ayrshare.com/docs/apis/overview), [SocialBee pricing](https://socialbee.com/pricing/).",
    "### B. Agent driveability, hosting, price (one brand ≈ 8–9 channels)",
    "| Tool | Agent drive | Hosting | ~$/mo one brand | Scheduling | Analytics read-back | Catch |",
    "|------|-------------|---------|-----------------|------------|---------------------|-------|",
    "| **Postiz** | REST API, MCP, CLI, n8n/Make | Self-host **or** cloud | Self-host ≈ infra only; cloud **$29** (5 ch) / **$39** (10) | Yes | Dashboard per-channel | Self-host ops; cloud channel caps; create-post rate limit ~90–100/hr |",
    "| **Mixpost** | REST API, MCP | Self-host only | Lite free; Pro **$299 once** (+server) | Yes | Yes (Pro) | **BYO every platform app** (Meta/TikTok reviews); **BYO X pay-as-you-go credits** |",
    "| **Buffer** | GraphQL API, MCP, CLI, n8n/Make | Cloud | Free 3 ch; Essentials **~$48** for 8 ch ($6×8) | Yes | UI yes; API analytics **experimental** | No Reddit; media = public URL only |",
    "| **Typefully** | REST v2, MCP, Agent Skills | Cloud | Free limited; Creator ~**$12.50–15**/mo (third-party; confirm UI) | Yes | X-strong | Narrow platform set |",
    "| **Hypefury** | No public API found | Cloud | **$6**/ch or Full ~**$19** | Yes | Yes (non-X) | **Dropped X** |",
    "| **Publer** | REST API (**Business+**) | Cloud | Prof **$5**/acct; Biz **$10**/acct → ~**$80–90** for 9 | Yes | Biz+ | API gated; X not on Free |",
    "| **Zernio** | REST, MCP (280+ tools claimed), CLI, n8n | Cloud | First **2 free**; 9 accts ≈ **$42** (2 free + 7×$6) **+ X pass-through** | Yes | API analytics | No Mastodon; link posts on X = **$0.20** each passthrough |",
    "| **Ayrshare** | REST, MCP | Cloud | Premium **$149**/mo (1 profile / many networks) | Yes | Yes | Expensive for one brand; **BYO X keys + X credits** |",
    "| **Metricool** | REST (Advanced+), MCP (any plan) | Cloud | Starter from **~$20–25** + X **+$10** | Yes | Strong | API only Advanced (**~$53+**); X surcharge |",
    "| **SocialBee** | Zapier/Make; **no public REST** (roadmap); MCP undocumented | Cloud | Bootstrap **$29**/mo (5 accts) | Yes + recycle | Yes | Weak agent story; missing Reddit/Mastodon direct |",
    "| **n8n / Make** | Workflows call publisher APIs | Self-host n8n / cloud Make | n8n self-host free + publisher fees | Via publisher | Via publisher | **Not a publisher** — glue only |",
    "---",
    "## Per-tool sections",
    "### 1. Postiz",
    "- **Platforms:** 32 documented providers including X, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Threads, Bluesky, Instagram, Reddit, Mastodon ([docs](https://docs.postiz.com/public-api/introduction)).",
    "- **Agent:** Public REST API (all paid cloud plans + self-host), Node SDK, **MCP**, **agent CLI**, n8n custom node, Make/Zapier ([postiz.com](https://postiz.com/), [GitHub](https://github.com/gitroomhq/postiz-app)).",
    "- **Hosting:** AGPL open-source self-host **or** cloud. GitHub ~35k★ ([repo](https://github.com/gitroomhq/postiz-app)).",
    "- **Price:** Standard **$29**/mo (5 channels, 400 posts), Team **$39** (10 ch, unlimited posts), Pro **$49** (30), Ultimate **$99** (100). Annual ~20% off. Self-host: no license fee ([postiz.com FAQ](https://postiz.com/)).",
    "- **Media:** Upload endpoint; images + short AI video credits on cloud; YT/TikTok settings in API.",
    "- **Scheduling / analytics:** Calendar + evergreen; per-channel analytics from platform APIs.",
    "- **Catch:** Cloud channel count = each connected account; self-host means you maintain Temporal/Postgres/Redis and platform OAuth apps. Create-post rate limit ~**90–100 req/hr** ([API intro](https://docs.postiz.com/public-api/introduction)).",
    "- **X:** Supported (`__type: x`). How cloud Postiz bills underlying X API cost is **not spelled out** on the pricing FAQ — treat as “included in subscription until stated otherwise” (**single-source gap**).",
    "### 2. Mixpost",
    "- **Platforms:** Lite: Facebook Pages, X, Mastodon. Pro/Enterprise: + Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Threads, Bluesky, GBP ([pricing FAQ](https://mixpost.app/pricing)).",
    "- **Agent:** REST API ([docs.mixpost.app/api](https://docs.mixpost.app/api)), **MCP server** ([mixpost.app/mcp](https://mixpost.app/mcp)).",
    "- **Hosting:** Self-hosted only (PHP/Laravel).",
    "- **Price:** Lite free OSS; Pro **$299** one-time (1 yr updates); Enterprise **$1,199** ([pricing](https://mixpost.app/pricing)).",
    "- **Media / scheduling / analytics:** Full on Pro.",
    "- **Catch:** You register **your own** developer apps with Meta, TikTok, Google, X, etc. TikTok/Meta app review can take days–weeks ([Upload-Post comparison citing Mixpost ops](https://www.upload-post.com/mixpost-alternative/)).",
    "- **X:** Dedicated guide for **Pay as you go** X API; paste API Key/Secret into Mixpost ([X integration docs](https://docs.mixpost.app/services/social/x/)). **You pay X credits directly.**",
    "### 3. Buffer",
    "- **Platforms (API):** Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, TikTok, GBP, Mastodon, YouTube, Pinterest, Bluesky — **11** ([support article](https://support.buffer.com/en-us/articles/what-is-buffers-api-GtIYIQilz5)). **No Reddit.**",
    "- **Agent:** GraphQL at `api.buffer.com`, API keys on **all plans**, **MCP**, CLI, n8n/Make/Zapier/Claude/Cursor ([buffer.com/api](https://buffer.com/api), [pricing](https://buffer.com/pricing)).",
    "- **Hosting:** Cloud.",
    "- **Price:** Free: 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts/ch, 3k API req/30d. Essentials from **$6/channel/mo** (volume discounts). Team from **$12/channel** ([pricing](https://buffer.com/pricing)).",
    "- **Media:** Images/videos via **public URL** (no direct multipart upload via API).",
    "- **Analytics:** Strong in UI; API analytics **experimental / not recommended for production** ([support](https://support.buffer.com/en-us/articles/what-is-buffers-api-GtIYIQilz5)).",
    "- **Catch:** Per-channel math; Reddit gap; media hosting requirement.",
    "- **X:** Included on Free and paid; Buffer states official partner status with X ([developers page](https://buffer.com/made-for/developers)).",
    "### 4. Typefully",
    "- **Platforms:** X, LinkedIn, Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon ([scheduling page](https://typefully.com/social-media-scheduling); [API help](https://support.typefully.com/en/articles/8718287-typefully-api)). No YT/TikTok/Reddit; IG “soon.”",
    "- **Agent:** REST **v2** (Dec 2025), webhooks, **MCP** (`mcp.typefully.com`), Agent Skills ([ai-agents](https://typefully.com/ai-agents), [llms.txt](https://typefully.com/llms.txt)).",
    "- **Hosting:** Cloud.",
    "- **Price:** Official pricing page is JS-heavy (numbers not reliably scraped 2026-09-05). Third-party reviews cite Free + Creator ~**$12.50/mo annual / ~$15 monthly** — **confirm on typefully.com/pricing** ([example review](https://agent-finder.co/reviews/typefully)).",
    "- **Catch:** Wrong tool if YouTube/TikTok/IG/Reddit are hard requirements.",
    "- **X:** First-class; API warns to follow X automation rules.",
    "### 5. Hypefury",
    "- **Platforms (pricing page):** Bluesky, Threads, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok ([features-pricing](https://hypefury.com/features-pricing/)).",
    "- **Agent:** No public REST/MCP documented.",
    "- **Price:** Flexible **$6/mo** per channel; Full plan referenced ~**$19/mo** in secondary sources.",
    "- **X:** Official FAQ: **“Nope! Hypefury no longer supports 𝕏”** ([same page](https://hypefury.com/features-pricing/)).",
    "- **Verdict for this brief:** **Disqualified** on X + agent.",
    "### 6. Publer",
    "- **Platforms:** Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube, TikTok, GBP, WordPress, Telegram, Mastodon, Threads, Bluesky ([API networks](https://publer.com/docs/posting/create-posts/networks.md)). **No Reddit.**",
    "- **Agent:** REST API on **Business & Enterprise** ([API launch post](https://publer.com/blog/publer-api-for-marketers-and-developers/)).",
    "- **Price:** Professional starts **$5/mo**/account; Business **$10/mo**/account ([help center](https://publer.com/help/en/article/professional-vs-business-vs-enterprise-plans-1sge3f7/)). Free: up to 3 accounts, **no X**.",
    "- **Catch:** Need Business for API; X paid-only.",
    "- **X:** Supported on paid; blocked on Free (API cost cited by Publer reviews).",
    "### 7. Late → Zernio (getlate.dev)",
    "- **Rebrand:** Late is now **Zernio**; getlate.dev redirects; same API keys ([rebrand](https://zernio.com/rebrand)).",
    "- **Platforms:** twitter, instagram, facebook, linkedin, tiktok, youtube, pinterest, reddit, bluesky, threads, googlebusiness, telegram, snapchat, whatsapp, discord, slack — **no Mastodon** ([docs](https://docs.zernio.com/), [platforms](https://docs.zernio.com/platforms)).",
    "- **Agent:** REST `/api/v1`, SDKs, CLI, webhooks, **MCP** (marketing claims 280+ tools), n8n node ([zernio.com/social-media-api](https://zernio.com/social-media-api)).",
    "- **Price:** Accounts 1–2 **free**; 3–10 **$6** each; 11–100 **$3**; 101+ **$1** ([pricing](https://zernio.com/pricing)). Example: 10 accounts = **$48/mo**.",
    "- **X pass-through (zero markup):** Reads **$0.005**; Posts **$0.015**; Posts with URL **$0.200** — matches X’s own card ([Zernio pricing](https://zernio.com/pricing), [X pricing.md](https://docs.x.com/x-api/getting-started/pricing.md)).",
    "- **Catch:** Mastodon gap; URL-heavy BIP posts get expensive on X via pass-through; cloud only.",
    "### 8. Ayrshare",
    "- **Platforms:** 13 networks including Bluesky, Facebook, GBP, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Reddit, Snapchat, Telegram, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube ([API overview](https://www.ayrshare.com/docs/apis/overview)). **No Mastodon** in that list.",
    "- **Agent:** REST + MCP (docs reference MCP with same BYO X headers).",
    "- **Price:** Premium **$149**/mo (1 profile, many networks); Launch **$299**; Business from **$599** ([pricing](https://www.ayrshare.com/pricing/)). One profile can attach many networks — good for multi-network **one brand**, still steep vs Postiz/Buffer.",
    "- **X:** From **2026-03-31**, **BYO OAuth1 API Key + Secret** on every X request; X credits purchased in X Developer Console; Ayrshare does not markup X usage ([BYO keys](https://ayrshare-docs.mintlify.dev/docs/dashboard/connect-social-accounts/x-twitter-byo-keys), [connect X](https://www.ayrshare.com/docs/dashboard/connect-social-accounts/x-twitter)).",
    "### 9. Metricool",
    "- **Platforms:** Broad scheduler (IG, TikTok, YT, LI, etc.); Free plan **no LinkedIn, no X** ([plans help](https://help.metricool.com/plans-add-ons-and-api-access-explained-xux1u.md)).",
    "- **Agent:** **MCP on any plan**; REST API only **Advanced/Custom** ([same](https://help.metricool.com/plans-add-ons-and-api-access-explained-xux1u.md)).",
    "- **Price:** Starter from ~**$20–25**/mo (annual/monthly); Advanced from ~**$53**/mo ([metricool.com/metricool-premium](https://metricool.com/metricool-premium/)).",
    "- **X:** Add-on **€10/$10 per X account per month** (or $120/yr) on Starter+ ([X access](https://help.metricool.com/x-twitter-access-in-metricool-2bt66.md), [add-on guide](https://help.metricool.com/your-guide-to-the-x-twitter-add-on-wt5wy)).",
    "- **Catch:** Agent publish via API needs Advanced; X surcharge stacks; Reddit/Mastodon support **not verified** in this pass.",
    "### 10. SocialBee",
    "- **Platforms (direct):** Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, X, Pinterest, TikTok, YouTube, GBP, Bluesky ([pricing](https://socialbee.com/pricing/), [home](https://socialbee.com/)).",
    "- **Agent:** Zapier / Make / Pabbly; **no public REST API** (long-term roadmap per tertiary catalog). Undocumented MCP endpoint claimed by APIs.io — treat as **unverified for production agents**.",
    "- **Price:** Bootstrap **$29**/mo (5 accounts), Accelerate **$49** (10), Pro **$99** (25) ([pricing](https://socialbee.com/pricing/)).",
    "- **X:** Supported on listed plans.",
    "- **Catch:** Weak first-class agent API; missing Reddit/Mastodon direct posting.",
    "### 11. n8n / Make (recipes)",
    "- **Role:** Orchestration, not network coverage. Typical pattern: RSS/Notion/ship webhook → LLM rewrite → **Postiz / Buffer / Zernio** createPost.",
    "- **n8n:** Self-host on usectl; Postiz has official/custom node ([Postiz docs n8n video](https://docs.postiz.com/public-api/introduction)); Buffer lists n8n on pricing integrations.",
    "- **Make:** Visual scenarios; Buffer + Zernio webhook/HTTP modules.",
    "- **Price:** n8n self-host ≈ infra; Make cloud per-operation; **plus** publisher subscription.",
    "- **Catch:** Doubling tools without a publisher that already has MCP often adds complexity for a single founder+agent.",
    "### 12. Other 2026 agent-native notes",
    "| Name | Note | URL |",
    "|------|------|-----|",
    "| **Zernio (Late)** | Rebrand 2026; agent API + MCP | https://zernio.com/rebrand |",
    "| **Buffer MCP** | First-class MCP + GraphQL reopen | https://buffer.com/api |",
    "| **Postiz agent CLI/MCP** | Marketed as agentic scheduler | https://postiz.com/ |",
    "| **Typefully MCP / Agent Skills** | X-first agent surface | https://typefully.com/ai-agents |",
    "| **Mixpost MCP** | Self-host MCP | https://mixpost.app/pricing |",
    "| **SocialAPI.ai / Nimply / Upload-Post** | Appeared in 2026 roundups; not fully deep-dived here | https://social-api.ai/ , https://nimply.io/api , https://www.upload-post.com/ |",
    "---",
    "## X compatibility section",
    "### Official X API rates (pay-per-use)",
    "Source: [docs.x.com pricing.md](https://docs.x.com/x-api/getting-started/pricing.md) (fetched 2026-09-05):",
    "| Operation | Unit cost |",
    "|-----------|-----------|",
    "| Posts: Read | **$0.005** / resource |",
    "| User: Read | **$0.010** / resource |",
    "| **Post: Create** | **$0.015** / request |",
    "| **Post: Create (with URL)** | **$0.200** / request |",
    "| Post: Create (summoned) | $0.010 / request |",
    "Credits prepaid in Developer Console; pay-per-use Post reads capped at **3M/month**. Prices subject to change — console is source of truth ([developer.x.com/#pricing](https://developer.x.com/#pricing)).",
    "**Implication for BIP:** almost every ship post has a link → **$0.20 per X post** if **you** hold the X app keys. 30 linked posts/mo ≈ **$6** just for X create (plus reads/analytics).",
    "### Who still posts to X — and at what added cost",
    "| Tool | Still posts to X? | Who pays X API? | Added cost vs base plan |",
    "|------|-------------------|-----------------|-------------------------|",
    "| **Postiz** | Yes | Unclear on cloud (likely absorbed — **unconfirmed**); self-host = **you** if you BYO X app | Cloud: $0 explicit; self-host: X credits |",
    "| **Mixpost** | Yes | **You** (pay-as-you-go) | X credits ($0.015 / $0.20 per post) |",
    "| **Buffer** | Yes (incl. Free) | Buffer (partner) | Bundled in channel fee |",
    "| **Typefully** | Yes | Typefully (assumed bundled) | Bundled |",
    "| **Publer** | Yes (paid only) | Publer | Bundled; Free excludes X |",
    "| **Zernio** | Yes | **You via pass-through** | Exact X rates, $0 markup |",
    "| **Ayrshare** | Yes | **You** (BYO keys + credits) | X credits; plan unchanged |",
    "| **Metricool** | Yes | Metricool + surcharge | **+$10/mo per X account** |",
    "| **SocialBee** | Yes | SocialBee (assumed) | Bundled |",
    "| **Hypefury** | **No** | N/A | Lost X entirely |",
    "### Who lost X entirely",
    "- **Hypefury** — primary source FAQ ([hypefury.com/features-pricing](https://hypefury.com/features-pricing/)).",
    "- **Later** — secondary sources say X sunset Aug 2025 ([Blotato schedulers roundup](https://www.blotato.com/blog/best-x-twitter-schedulers)); not in must-cover list; **not re-verified** against Later’s own docs this pass.",
    "---",
    "## Ranked shortlist for agent-run accounts (this brief)",
    "1. **Postiz self-hosted on usectl** — only full 9-network matrix + API/MCP/CLI; aligns with “self-hosting is easy.”  ",
    "2. **Zernio** — best pure API/MCP DX; free tier; accept Mastodon via native client or second hop; budget X link costs.  ",
    "3. **Buffer Essentials** — lowest-friction cloud MCP + X included; add Reddit via separate API or skip.  ",
    "**Honorable:** Mixpost Pro if you want one-time license and accept BYO apps + X credits. **Typefully** if X+LI+Threads+Bluesky+Mastodon is enough and writing UX matters. **Skip** Hypefury (no X), SocialBee (weak API), Ayrshare ($149 floor) for a single founder brand.",
    "---",
    "## COUNTS",
    "| Category | Count | Notes |",
    "|----------|------:|-------|",
    "| Tools compared (named sections) | **12** | Postiz, Mixpost, Buffer, Typefully, Hypefury, Publer, Zernio/Late, Ayrshare, Metricool, SocialBee, n8n/Make, + agent-native notes |",
    "| With X (confirmed primary) | **10** | All except Hypefury |",
    "| Without X / dropped X | **1** | Hypefury (+ Later noted, not deep-dived) |",
    "| Hits all 9 target networks | **1** | Postiz only |",
    "| Agent-drivable (public API and/or MCP) | **9** | Postiz, Mixpost, Buffer, Typefully, Publer (Biz+), Zernio, Ayrshare, Metricool (MCP any / API Advanced), SocialBee (weak) |",
    "| Strong MCP today | **6** | Postiz, Mixpost, Buffer, Typefully, Zernio, Metricool |",
    "| Self-hostable publishers | **3** | Postiz, Mixpost, n8n (glue) |",
    "| Cloud-only publishers in list | **8** | Buffer, Typefully, Hypefury, Publer, Zernio, Ayrshare, Metricool, SocialBee |",
    "| Pass-through or BYO X costs | **3** | Zernio (pass-through), Mixpost (BYO), Ayrshare (BYO) |",
    "| Explicit X monthly surcharge | **1** | Metricool $10/X |",
    "| X bundled / partner-absorbed (stated or implied) | **5** | Buffer, Typefully, Publer paid, SocialBee, Postiz cloud (implied) |",
    "| Primary-source hops used | **≥3** for majors | Docs → pricing → GitHub/changelog/rebrand |",
    "---",
    "## Missing / gaps",
    "1. **Typefully exact list prices** — pricing page did not yield stable dollar amounts via fetch/curl; used third-party figures — **verify in UI**.  ",
    "2. **Postiz cloud vs X pass-through** — no explicit “we absorb X API” statement on postiz.com FAQ; self-host X cost model depends on whether you register your own X app (docs emphasize OAuth via Postiz-hosted flows for cloud).  ",
    "3. **Metricool Reddit/Mastodon/Bluesky** — not confirmed on primary platform matrix this pass.  ",
    "4. **SocialBee Mastodon** — “Mastodon” string appeared in page chrome; direct-post FAQ list does not include it — treat as **not direct**.  ",
    "5. **Hypefury Mastodon** — secondary blogs yes; primary channel list when fetched did not show Mastodon.  ",
    "6. **Upload-Post, SocialAPI.ai, Nimply, Blotato, OpenTweet** — 2026 agent/API tools seen in search; not full matrix (out of must-list except Late).  ",
    "7. **TikTok app-review timelines** for Mixpost/Postiz self-host — operational, not priced.  ",
    "8. **Video worth-it** — explicitly out of angle; YT/TikTok columns only mark capability.",
    "---",
    "## Recommended next action (for weebo)",
    "Deploy **Postiz** on a usectl machine, connect X + LI + Threads + Bluesky first, wire Claude via MCP/API; add IG/Reddit/Mastodon/YT/TikTok as OAuth allows. If cloud preference wins over self-host ops, trial **Zernio** free (2 accounts) + native Mastodon, or **Buffer** Free→Essentials for MCP without ops.",
    "*Research method: WebSearch + WebFetch + curl on official docs/pricing; no browser; no threadbus; 2026-09-05.*"
  ],
  "author": "weebo",
  "sources": null,
  "related": null,
  "verified_at": null,
  "updated_at": "2026-09-05T04:44:33.411Z",
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