- MeetEdgar alternatives side by side
- Ten post recycling and scheduling tools to weigh against MeetEdgar
- What evergreen post recycling should do for you
- Moving your post library away from MeetEdgar
- Which kind of social tool suits which business
- Mistakes to avoid when replaying old social posts
- Network rules and automation to keep in mind
- Why a smaller scheduling tool can be a sensible choice
- Trying out a shortlist before you switch
- Frequently asked questions
A good MeetEdgar alternative should let you store timeless posts, schedule them across your networks and replay them without annoying followers. Check repeat rules, expiry dates and supported networks. This page lists ten options in no particular order, then covers how to choose and how to move.
MeetEdgar is a social media tool built around a library of posts that get replayed on a schedule, which is handy if you've got plenty of timeless content. If you're weighing up other ways to keep your accounts active without writing something new every day, you've come to the right place.
Below are ten MeetEdgar alternatives in no particular order, sorted alphabetically. Some are well known and most are smaller. I've drawn every description from the tool's own website, so check the current details there before you commit. If you're still deciding how often to post, my guide to social media scheduling is a good place to start.
MeetEdgar alternatives side by side
In the free plan column, Yes means the tool's own site describes a plan you can keep using with no time limit. Trial only means a free trial but no ongoing free plan. No means the site states neither. Plans change, so check before you sign up.
| Tool | Type | Good for | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blog2Social | WordPress sharing | Pushing blog posts out to many networks | Trial only |
| Buffer | Simple scheduler | Queues and a light workload | Yes |
| ContentStudio | Planning and recycling | Discovery, scheduling and evergreen campaigns | Trial only |
| Loomly | Planning and approvals | Calendars with sign-off steps | Trial only |
| Metricool | Planner and analytics | Scheduling with reporting in one place | Yes |
| Pallyy | Client scheduler | Freelancers handling several brands | Yes |
| Postcron | Auto-publisher | Scheduling across main networks | Trial only |
| RecurPost | Recurring libraries | Reusing posts on a repeat cycle | Trial only |
| Social Champ | Team scheduler | Calendars for small teams | Yes |
| Vista Social | Management platform | Scheduling, replies and reports together | Trial only |
Ten post recycling and scheduling tools to weigh against MeetEdgar
Blog2Social
Best for: Bloggers on WordPress who want each new article shared to several social networks without copying and pasting.
Buffer
Best for: Solo owners who want a clean queue for a handful of accounts and a plan they can keep using.
ContentStudio
Best for: Content teams who want to find articles, schedule posts and replay their best-performing ones.
Loomly
Best for: Small teams who need a shared calendar and a way for others to approve posts before they go out.
Metricool
Best for: Owners who want to plan posts and read their results without paying for two separate tools.
Pallyy
Best for: Freelancers and small agencies who juggle several brands and want client approvals on a shared link.
Postcron
Best for: Beginners who want to line up posts across the main networks from one simple screen.
RecurPost
Best for: Owners with a bank of timeless posts who want them replayed on a set rhythm.
Social Champ
Best for: Small teams who want a calendar, a queue and a plan they can keep using while they grow.
Vista Social
Best for: Owners and agencies who want publishing, inbox and reports under one login.
What evergreen post recycling should do for you
Replaying old posts sounds simple, yet the details decide whether it helps or irritates your followers. Before you pick a tool, work out how you want your back catalogue to behave.
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- Categories or libraries. Can you group posts by topic and choose what runs on which day?
- Repeat rules. Can you set how long a post rests before it comes back?
- Expiry dates. Can you stop a post running once an offer or event has passed?
- Variations. Can you store several wordings of one idea so followers don't see the same line each time?
- Networks. Check every account you use is supported, including any you may add soon.
- Review screen. Look for a clear view of what's queued so nothing surprising goes out.
Moving your post library away from MeetEdgar
The library is the part worth protecting. Treat the switch as a content project rather than a tool swap, and it'll go smoothly.
- Export or copy every post you want to keep into one document.
- Sort them by topic and delete anything that's out of date.
- Rewrite a few of the oldest posts so they read freshly.
- Import or paste the lot into the new tool, grouped the same way.
- Set your repeat rules before you connect your accounts.
- Switch off the old schedule only after the new one has posted successfully.
Which kind of social tool suits which business
- Bloggers and writers often want a tool that shares new articles and replays older ones.
- Coaches and consultants usually need a library of timeless tips that can run unattended.
- Shops tend to want campaign calendars with dates and expiries.
- Freelancers with clients benefit from approval links and separate workspaces.
- Small teams need a shared calendar so nobody posts the same thing twice.
Mistakes to avoid when replaying old social posts
Recycling is easy to overdo, and followers notice. Keep these in mind.
- Don't replay anything with a date, an offer or a deadline in it unless you've checked it's still true.
- Don't run the same wording on every network.
- Don't leave a library running for months without looking at it.
- Do check replies and comments, because a scheduled post still needs a human to answer people.
- Do remove posts that no longer match how you talk about your work.
Network rules and automation to keep in mind
Each network has its own rules about automated posting and repeated content, and they change from time to time. It's worth reading the current guidelines for the networks you use and avoiding anything that looks like spam. This isn't legal advice, so check the terms that apply to you. For ideas on keeping automated posts sounding human, see my tips on automating social posts without sounding robotic.
Why a smaller scheduling tool can be a sensible choice
Smaller tools often focus on one or two jobs and answer questions quickly. You may find a calmer screen, fewer settings and a team that reads your feedback.
Look at when the product was last updated, read the help pages and check that you can export your posts whenever you wish. If the site doesn't say, ask before you move your whole library across.
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Trying out a shortlist before you switch
Choose two tools that fit how you work and load twenty of your best-loved posts into each. Schedule a week, watch how the queue behaves and see how easy an entry is to edit. Keep the one that feels least like hard work. If you want a plan for what to schedule, my walkthrough on scheduling a month of posts in one sitting may help.
Frequently asked questions
What is evergreen post recycling?
It means saving posts that stay useful over time and sharing them again on a schedule, so your accounts keep moving even when you've got no time to write something new.
Why would someone look for a MeetEdgar alternative?
Reasons differ. Some people want other networks, a different layout, extra team features or a different style of support. Start by listing what you rely on today and what's missing.
Will repeating a post annoy my followers?
It can if you overdo it. Spacing posts out, varying the wording and removing anything out of date keeps repeats feeling useful rather than pushy.
Can I move my existing post library?
Usually you can copy or export your posts and import them elsewhere, though formats differ. Keep a spare copy of everything before you cancel anything.
Is a free plan enough to start with?
It can be for one or two accounts. Read the limits on accounts and scheduled posts, and check the features you need are included, before you rely on it.


