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Cheaper Than MagicPost: Save Money Without Losing Features

Matt
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TL;DR - Quick Answer

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Quick tool comparison. Features, pricing, and what works best for your needs.

MagicPost charges $27-39/month for LinkedIn-only posting. No carousels, basic analytics.

Here's how to get the same or better tools for less.

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Create posts, images, and carousels with AI. Schedule to 9 platforms in seconds.

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The Real Cost of MagicPost

PlanPricePostsLimitations
Starter$27/mo30/moLimited posts
Creator$39/moUnlimitedNo carousels
EnterpriseCustomUnlimitedExpensive

For unlimited posts: Minimum $39/month = $468/year


Quick Decision

Switch if you...Stay if you...
Need carousel postsOnly need basic text posts
Manage multiple platforms100% LinkedIn-only
Want better analyticsSatisfied with basic metrics
Post more than 30x/monthPost occasionally

Quick Quiz
Easy

MagicPost Creator costs $39/month. What's the annual cost?

💡 Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!


Best Cheaper Alternatives

1. Supergrow — Best Value LinkedIn Tool

Price: $19/month | Save: $240/year vs MagicPost Creator

FeatureMagicPost ($39)Supergrow ($19)
AI postsUnlimitedYes
CarouselsNoYes
AnalyticsBasicBetter
Engagement toolsNoYes
Annual cost$468$228

You gain: Carousel maker, engagement tools, better analytics.

You lose: Nothing significant.


2. SocialRails — Best Multi-Platform Value

Price: $29/month | Save: $120/year + all platforms

FeatureMagicPost ($39)SocialRails ($29)
AI postsUnlimitedUnlimited
PlatformsLinkedIn onlyAll major
Video templatesNo350+
Annual cost$468$348

You gain: Multi-platform, video tools, better features.

You lose: Nothing. Strictly better value.

Try SocialRails free →

3. Buffer — Best Budget Option

Price: $6/channel | Save: $264-396/year

ChannelsBufferMagicPostAnnual Savings
1$6/mo$27/mo$252
3$18/mo$39/mo$252
5$30/mo$39/mo$108

Best for: Basic scheduling without AI generation.


4. Typefully — Best for X/Twitter

Price: $8/month | Save: $372/year

If you're considering LinkedIn + Twitter:

FeatureMagicPostTypefully
Price$39/mo$8/mo
Twitter/XNoYes
ThreadsNoYes
AnalyticsBasicGood

Best for: Creators focused on Twitter/X threads.


Quick Quiz
Easy

You want LinkedIn carousels for under $25/month. Best option?

💡 Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!


Savings by Use Case

Solo LinkedIn Creator

OptionMonthlyAnnualSavings
MagicPost Creator$39$468
Supergrow$19$228$240/yr

Multi-Platform Manager

OptionMonthlyAnnualSavings
MagicPost + Buffer$57$684
SocialRails$29$348$336/yr

Budget-Conscious User

OptionMonthlyAnnualSavings
MagicPost Starter$27$324
Buffer (3 channels)$18$216$108/yr

What MagicPost Actually Offers

The core MagicPost features:

FeatureStarterCreator
AI posts30/moUnlimited
Scheduling
Ideas generator
URL repurposing
Carousels
Multi-platform

Key insight: If you need carousels or multiple platforms, MagicPost can't help.


Quick Quiz
Medium

What feature does MagicPost NOT offer that Supergrow does?

💡 Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!


How to Switch

Step 1: Export Data

  • Download scheduled posts
  • Save content ideas
  • Export any analytics

Step 2: Set Up New Tool

With SocialRails:

  1. Connect LinkedIn (and other platforms)
  2. Import content calendar
  3. Set AI preferences
  4. Start scheduling

With Supergrow:

  1. Connect LinkedIn
  2. Explore carousel maker
  3. Set up engagement lists
  4. Create content queue

Step 3: Cancel MagicPost

  • Cancel before billing date
  • No long-term contracts
  • Immediate effect

Bottom Line

Your SituationBest ChoiceMonthly Savings
Need carouselsSupergrow$20
Need multi-platformSocialRails$10
Just schedulingBuffer$21-33
Twitter/X focusTypefully$31

MagicPost is fine for basic LinkedIn text posts. For carousels, multi-platform, or better value, alternatives win.

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Create posts, images, and carousels with AI. Schedule to 9 platforms in seconds.

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