Mixpost Lite
A polished single-user scheduler with queues and basic analytics; the serious team features live in the paid edition.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- MIT
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Docker Compose; manual Laravel installation is also documented
- Operational Setup
- A non-expert needs a server, Docker, a domain with TLS, cron/queue workers, and social-platform application credentials.
- Where Your Data Lives
- Application data lives in MySQL or MariaDB, queues and cache in Redis, and media on local disk or configured S3-compatible storage.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Mixpost Lite replaces Buffer's managed service with a server you must secure, back up, update, and keep connected to changing social APIs.
Replaces 8 paid apps
up to $240.98/mo ($2,892/yr) in subscriptions
Mixpost Lite FAQ
Common questions
Is Mixpost Lite free and open source?+
Mixpost Lite is an open-source tool licensed under MIT that runs on self-host. A polished single-user scheduler with queues and basic analytics; the serious team features live in the paid edition.
What paid software does Mixpost Lite replace?+
Mixpost Lite serves as a free replacement for 8 paid SaaS applications: Buffer, BulkPublish, Hootsuite, Hypefury, Metricool, PosteAhora, Publer, SocialBee, saving up to $240.98/month ($2,892/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Mixpost Lite?+
Installation: Docker Compose; manual Laravel installation is also documented. Setup notes: A non-expert needs a server, Docker, a domain with TLS, cron/queue workers, and social-platform application credentials.
What is the catch or trade-off with Mixpost Lite?+
Mixpost Lite replaces Buffer's managed service with a server you must secure, back up, update, and keep connected to changing social APIs.