| SocialHandoff | Mixpost | |
|---|---|---|
| MCP server for AI agents | Yes | yes (Pro and Enterprise) |
| Human approval before publish | Yes | yes (Pro and Enterprise) |
| Per-agent API keys and scopes | Yes | not documented |
| Open source / self-host | yes (AGPL-3.0) | yes (Lite is MIT; Pro is licensed) |
| Instagram & TikTok | yes (Instagram professional accounts; TikTok private until audited) | yes (Pro and Enterprise) |
| X, LinkedIn, Bluesky, Mastodon | yes (plus Threads) | yes (Pro; Lite has X and Mastodon) |
| Analytics depth | partial (per-post metrics) | yes (advanced on Pro) |
| Team collaboration | partial (multi-reviewer on Pro) | yes (unlimited members) |
| Free plan | Self-host free; 14-day hosted trial | yes (Lite, self-hosted) |
| Lowest paid price | $19/mo | $299 one-time (Pro); Lite is free |
Source: mixpost.app · Checked 2026-09-28
Comparison table
| Area | Mixpost | SocialHandoff |
|---|---|---|
| License | Lite: MIT; Pro and Enterprise: commercial | AGPL-3.0, all features |
| Cost to self-host | Lite free; Pro $299 once; Enterprise $1,199 once | Free |
| Hosted option | Not on its pricing page | Yes, monthly plans |
| Networks | Pro: Facebook Pages, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Threads, Bluesky, Google Business, Mastodon, Pixelfed | X, LinkedIn, Bluesky, Mastodon, Threads, Instagram, Facebook Pages, TikTok |
| Approval | Pro and Enterprise | Every edition |
| MCP | Pro and Enterprise | Every edition |
| Agent trust controls | Not documented | Per-agent keys, trust ladder, demotion |
Licensing in practice
Mixpost's paid editions include 1 year of updates and a perpetual fallback license. SocialHandoff's AGPL-3.0 license means you get the full source and every update, with the obligation to share changes if you offer a modified version as a network service. Read the open source page and the AGPL glossary entry.
Agent workflows
Mixpost Pro offers MCP and an AI assistant. SocialHandoff is built around the agent: MCP tools cover planning, drafting, scheduling, previews, insights, and brand memory; approval cards render in MCP Apps clients; and only owner keys can approve.
Networks
Mixpost Pro covers more networks. Both reach Instagram, Facebook Pages, TikTok, Threads, X, LinkedIn, Bluesky, and Mastodon; if you need YouTube, Pinterest, Google Business, or Pixelfed, Mixpost is the answer.
Pricing arithmetic
Mixpost lists Lite as free, Pro at $299 one-time, and Enterprise at $1,199 one-time, each paid edition with 1 year of updates, per its pricing page on 2026-09-28. Your own hosting costs apply either way.
Self-hosted SocialHandoff costs nothing beyond your server. If you prefer hosted, Starter is $19 a month. Over 12 months, SocialHandoff Starter adds up to more than a Mixpost Pro license, but it includes hosting and updates. Compare total cost including your server time. Prices change.
Migration notes
There is no Mixpost importer. Deploy SocialHandoff with Docker Compose, connect your accounts, and move agents over one at a time. You can run both on the same server while you switch.
Who each suits
A self-hosting agency whose people write posts for many client networks, YouTube and Pinterest included, will find Mixpost Pro a good value. A technical team whose agents draft product updates, and which needs to show exactly how each post was approved, will find SocialHandoff a closer match. Both reward teams that are comfortable running Docker.