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Cheaper Than Taplio: Save $432/Year Without Losing Features

Matt
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.

Taplio charges $65/month for 250 AI credits. Run out? Wait or pay $199/month.

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

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The Real Cost of Taplio

PlanPriceAI CreditsReality
Starter$39/mo0No AI at all
Standard$65/mo250/moLimited AI
Pro$199/moUnlimitedFull features

For AI content: Minimum $65/month = $780/year


Quick Decision

Switch if you...Stay if you...
Use AI regularlyNeed lead database (Pro)
Manage multiple platformsFocus 100% on LinkedIn sales
Hit credit limitsUse mass DM automation
Want predictable pricingEnterprise LinkedIn strategy

For X/Twitter instead of LinkedIn: Typefully starts at just $8/month for thread-focused schedulingβ€”see Typefully pricing or Typefully alternatives.


Quick Quiz
Easy

Taplio Standard costs $65/month for 250 AI credits. What's the annual cost?

πŸ’‘ Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!


Best Cheaper Alternatives

1. SocialRails β€” Best Value

Price: $29/month | Save: $432/year

FeatureTaplio ($65)SocialRails ($29)
AI credits250/moUnlimited
PlatformsLinkedIn onlyAll major
Video templatesNo350+
Annual cost$780$348

You gain: Unlimited AI, multi-platform, video tools.

You lose: Lead database (Taplio Pro feature).

Try SocialRails free β†’

2. Shield + Buffer β€” Best Analytics

Price: $31/month | Save: $408/year

ToolCostFunction
Shield$25/moLinkedIn analytics
Buffer$6/moScheduling
Total$31/moAnalytics + posting

Best for: Data-driven creators who write their own content.


3. Buffer β€” Best Budget

Price: $6/channel | Save: $396-420/year

ChannelsBufferTaplioAnnual Savings
1$6/mo$39/mo$396
3$18/mo$39/mo$252
5$30/mo$65/mo$420

Best for: Basic scheduling without AI.


4. Publer β€” Best Budget AI

Price: $12/month | Save: $636/year

FeatureTaplioPubler
Price$65/mo$12/mo
Platforms1All major
AI assistLimitedYes

Best for: Small businesses wanting multi-platform cheap.


Quick Quiz
Easy

You're a solo creator managing LinkedIn only. Which saves the most money?

πŸ’‘ Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!


Savings by Use Case

Solo LinkedIn Creator

OptionMonthlyAnnualSavings
Taplio Standard$65$780β€”
SocialRails$29$348$432/yr

Multi-Platform Manager

OptionMonthlyAnnualSavings
Taplio + Buffer$83$996β€”
SocialRails$29$348$648/yr

Analytics Focus

OptionMonthlyAnnualSavings
Taplio Standard$65$780β€”
Shield + Buffer$31$372$408/yr

What Taplio Pro Actually Offers

The only unique Taplio feature:

FeatureStarterStandardPro
AI content❌250/moUnlimited
Schedulingβœ…βœ…βœ…
Analyticsβœ…βœ…βœ…
Lead databaseβŒβŒβœ… 3M+ profiles

Key insight: If you don't need lead prospecting, you're overpaying.


Quick Quiz
Medium

What's Taplio's unique feature that no cheaper alternative offers?

πŸ’‘ Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!


How to Switch

Step 1: Export Data

  • Download post history
  • Export analytics
  • Save content templates

Step 2: Set Up New Tool

With SocialRails:

  1. Connect LinkedIn
  2. Import calendar
  3. Set AI preferences
  4. Schedule posts

Step 3: Cancel Taplio

  • Cancel before billing date
  • Check annual plan terms
  • Request refund if within 30 days

Bottom Line

Your SituationBest ChoiceMonthly Savings
Need AI contentSocialRails$36
Need deep analyticsShield + Buffer$34
Just schedulingBuffer$33-59
Need lead databaseStay with Taplio Proβ€”

Taplio Pro ($199) is worth it for sales teams using leads. For everyone else, cheaper tools do more.

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

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