For any social media specialist, it is a nightmare to upload and optimize content on different platforms daily, not to mention the engagement rates and statistics which must be gathered and analyzed regularly.
This is where social media management tools come in handy, social media management tools allow users to manage, schedule, and gather data from various social media platforms, it’s basically a hub that connects all platforms into one dashboard.
There are alot of tools out there but unfortunately, almost all of them require monthly/annual payment plan to use, and this is why we are displaying today the top free-to-use social media management tools.
1. Buffer.com
Buffer is a software application for the web and mobile, designed to manage accounts in social networks, by providing the means for a user to schedule posts to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Instagram Stories, Pinterest, and LinkedIn, as well as analyze their results and engage with their community.
Buffer offers free and paid services through their platforms, but the free version basically includes everything you need to manage your social media profiles, upload and schedule posts, and see engagement rates.
2. Later.com
Later is the all-in-one social media platform for the top social networks. It allows users to plan, analyze, and publish their content in a few clicks.
Later offers pricing plans for unlimited usage of the tool, but it also offers a free version mostly suited for individuals, it allows them to plan, schedule, analyze and interact with their social media profiles.
3. AguraPulse.com
AgoraPulse is an easy-to-use Social Media Management Software that allows users to stay organized, save time, and easily manage their inbox, publishing, reporting, monitoring, and team collaboration tools.
Some of the media platforms Agora works with, include Facebook, Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. You can schedule your content to go to one, several or all the accounts at once, it also has a preview button that lets you see how your content will appear once published. This can showcase typos, unwanted characters, and improper formats that need to be fixed.
Like previous tools, AgoraPulse has free and paid plans to choose from, but the free has decent tools that help small businesses and individuals manage their accounts.
4. Crowdfire.com
Crowdfire is a powerful Social Media Management tool for brands, businesses, agencies, and individuals all around the world. It offers Social Media CRM, Advanced analytics, post scheduler, content curator, and more.
Crowdfire stands out from most social media management tools in that it lets you connect your blogs, YouTube channels, and online shops and will create social media posts for every update you have on your sites.
It offers a free version for individuals and small businesses to upload content, analyze performance, and engage with the audience.
There aren’t many free tools out there, we will keep updating this blog whenever a free tool is available out there.
