Free social media schedulers for nonprofits and discounts
Start free with Buffer, Publer or Zoho Social, then claim a nonprofit discount: 50% at Buffer and SocialBee, up to 60% at Hootsuite. Terms from each vendor.
The best free social media scheduler for a nonprofit is usually Buffer: its free plan covers 3 channels, and Buffer gives nonprofits 50% off when you need more. Publer and Zoho Social also start free with a nonprofit discount, and paid suites such as Hootsuite and Sprout Social have their own nonprofit pricing.
What this means for you
Start with a free plan and see if it's enough. Most small charities post to a few accounts, and a free plan can cover that. When you outgrow it, don't pay full price: many schedulers cut 20% to 60% for registered nonprofits. You usually apply once, with proof of your status, and the discount stays on your account.
The details
Start free
| Tool | Free plan | Nonprofit discount when you upgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Buffer | 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts each | 50% off paid plans |
| Publer | 3 accounts (no X), 10 posts each | 50% off |
| Zoho Social | 1 brand, 6 channels | Discount offered, no figure published |
| dlvr.it | 3 profiles, 10 posts a month each | 50% off any plan and add-ons |
Buffer says it gives "a 50% discount to every qualifying nonprofit, on every plan", and you apply with a form on its nonprofits page. Publer asks for your 501(c)(3), or the equivalent government document outside the US. Zoho Social asks you to email its support team. Our verified list of free social media schedulers has more free plans.
Nonprofit pricing on paid tools
| Tool | Nonprofit offer | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|
| Hootsuite | "Save up to 60%": Standard $39, Professional $79, Advanced $159 per user a month, billed annually (normally $99, $199, $399) | Apply directly or via TechSoup; the form asks for your nonprofit registration ID and country |
| Sprout Social | Professional $239, Advanced $299 per seat a month, billed annually | US 501(c)(3) only, at least 2 seats on an annual plan |
| SocialBee | 50% off all plans, stacking with the 16% annual discount | Registered nonprofits and NGOs, for the organization's own accounts |
| Vista Social | Up to 50% on Professional and Advanced | Registered nonprofits with a 501(c)(3) or your country's equivalent |
| Later | 50% off the annual Growth plan | Qualified nonprofits |
| Sendible | 15% on monthly plans, 25% on annual | Nonprofits and charities, any plan |
| Sked Social | 4 months free on annual plans, plus an unpublished extra discount on Grow and above | Registered nonprofits, approved within a week |
| Mixpost | 30% off the self-hosted Pro licence and Cloud Spark, Momentum and Business | Verified nonprofits and NGOs, through support chat |
One conflict to know about: Vista Social's nonprofit page accepts "your country's equivalent" of a 501(c)(3), while its pricing FAQ says the discount is for nonprofits in the US. Ask before you buy if you're outside the US.
How to claim a discount
- Have your proof ready: a 501(c)(3) determination letter in the US, or your country's charity registration.
- Apply before you pay: most vendors set the discount up on your account, and some apply it only to future payments.
- Check the plan it covers: Later's 50% is for the annual Growth plan only, and Sprout's needs at least two annual seats.
What to do next
- Business owners: If you run a small charity, start on Buffer's or Publer's free plan and apply for the discount only when you need more accounts or posts.
- Marketers and agencies: If you manage several nonprofit clients, compare Hootsuite's nonprofit Professional at $79 per user with SocialBee's 50% off; Hootsuite and Sprout charge per user, SocialBee doesn't.
- Developers: Nothing.
Questions people ask
Is there a free social media scheduler for nonprofits?
Yes. Buffer's free plan covers 3 channels with 10 scheduled posts each, and Buffer gives nonprofits 50% off paid plans when they need more. Publer and Zoho Social also have free plans plus a nonprofit discount.
Does Hootsuite have a nonprofit discount?
Yes. Hootsuite's HootGiving program says nonprofits save up to 60%: Standard is $39 per user a month instead of $99, billed annually. You can apply directly or through TechSoup.
Does Sprout Social offer nonprofit pricing?
Yes, for US 501(c)(3) organizations that commit to at least two seats on an annual plan: Professional is $239 and Advanced $299 per seat a month, billed annually.
Sources
- Buffer: Nonprofits
- Hootsuite: HootGiving nonprofit pricing
- Sprout Social: Nonprofit pricing
- SocialBee: NGO discount
- Publer: Discount for charities and non-profit organizations
- Vista Social: Nonprofits
- Sendible: Pricing
- Later: Pricing
- Sked Social: Nonprofits and charities
- Mixpost: Pricing
- Zoho Social: Pricing
- dlvr.it: Non-profit discount
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