Cheaper Than Postnitro: Save Money on Carousel Creation
TL;DR - Quick Answer
8 min readQuick tool comparison. Features, pricing, and what works best for your needs.
Postnitro charges $20/month for carousels. No scheduling. No analytics.
Here's how to get more for less.
Create content, post everywhere
Create posts, images, and carousels with AI. Schedule to 9 platforms in seconds.
Start your free trialThe Real Cost of Postnitro
For unlimited carousels: $20/month = $240/year
Quick Decision
Postnitro Creator costs $20/month. What's the annual cost?
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Best Cheaper Alternatives
1. Free Canva — $0/month
Price: $0 | Save: $240/year
You gain: Free design tool, more templates.
You lose: AI carousel generation.
2. Canva Pro — $15/month
Price: $15/month | Save: $60/year
You gain: Massive template library, all design types.
You lose: Carousel-specific AI.
3. SocialRails — $29/month (More Features)
Price: $29/month | Cost: +$108/year
You gain: Complete social media management.
You lose: Nothing. SocialRails does everything Postnitro does and more.
Try SocialRails free →4. Buffer — $6/channel
Price: $6/channel | Save: $168/year (1 channel)
Best for: Those who design elsewhere and need scheduling.
You want carousels + scheduling. Which costs less per year?
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Savings by Use Case
Carousel Creator Only
Carousels + Scheduling
Free Canva saves $240/year. What's the trade-off?
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What Postnitro Actually Offers
Key insight: Postnitro only creates carousels. No posting, no tracking.
What does Postnitro NOT include at any price?
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How to Switch
Step 1: Export Content
- Download your carousel templates
- Save brand colors/fonts
- Screenshot designs you like
Step 2: Set Up New Tool
With SocialRails:
- Connect social accounts
- Import brand assets
- Create carousel content
- Schedule posts directly
Step 3: Cancel Postnitro
- Cancel before billing date
- No export needed (it's a creation tool)
Bottom Line
Postnitro is a good carousel tool. But if you need more than just carousels, you're paying for a fraction of what you need.
Create content, post everywhere
Create posts, images, and carousels with AI. Schedule to 9 platforms in seconds.
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