Comparison
PostTempo vs Publer
Publer documents a public API for Business and Enterprise customers, and its help center also lists Business plans in good standing. Compare that with PostTempo API keys on Pro, Agency, and Scale using one real draft.
Prepared by PostTempo. Vendor plan details checked September 22, 2026. This is a documented feature review, not a measured performance test. Pricing and availability can change.
Compare scheduling, approvals, and API access
| Decision | PostTempo | Publer |
|---|---|---|
| Planning | Free public planner for a suggested weekly schedule. Connected publishing is a separate, paid workflow. | Test the vendor's calendar with your required accounts, post formats, and timezones. |
| Approvals | Approval workflows are on Agency ($99/month) and Scale ($199/month). Free, Creator, and Pro do not include them. | Test Publer's review flow with a teammate. PostTempo records approvals on Agency and Scale, not on Pro. |
| API | API keys are on Pro ($39/month, two keys), Agency (ten), and Scale. Free and Creator have none. publishNow requires posts:publish. | Publer's API docs describe bearer tokens for eligible plans. PostTempo keys are scoped, and immediate publish requires posts:publish. |
| Plan comparison | Creator is $19/month, Pro $39, Agency $99, and Scale $199. Confirm limits on the pricing page. | Confirm the current Publer plan price and which tier unlocks the API. Do not rely on a blog mention of a starting price. |
Sources: Publer official plans, PostTempo pricing, PostTempo platform capabilities, and approval workflow.
When to consider Publer
Consider Publer when its current workspaces and API eligibility already match the system you run.
When to consider PostTempo
Start with the free weekly planner. API keys begin on Pro. Recorded approvals begin on Agency and Scale. Check the networks and the plan limits before you move client work.
Run the same one-week trial in both tools
Example evaluation: one brand, two connected accounts, six draft posts, and one reviewer. These are trial inputs, not customer results. Use your actual workload if it differs.
- Record the total plan cost for your accounts, users, AI usage, and required approvals.
- Create the same text, image, and short-video drafts. Check the available formats on each connected account.
- Ask a reviewer to request a change and approve the revision. Record the steps and permissions required.
- Check the scheduled time and timezone, then verify the outcome of an authorized test post.
- Document exceptions, support needs, and migration work before choosing a tool.
Use the content calendar template to keep the trial consistent. If you switch, follow the account handoff checklist.
Exploring other options? The Publer alternatives guide covers selection criteria beyond this direct comparison.