Same role as the recommended stack.
Free · $9.99/mo Standard · $19.99/mo ProAlts: Descript
Marketing · Distribution
Self-hosted scheduler
Self-host on a $5 VPS. Open source. Own your data.
Same edit + caption pipeline as the recommended stack. Different distribution surface: Postiz, MIT-licensed, self-hosted in Docker. Pays off if you have ops chops, hate per-seat pricing, or run an agency where 10+ team members would balloon a SaaS bill.
· 5 months ago
MARKETINGVIDEOINTERMEDIATEIntermediateFrom $25/mo
The stack
Claude
Per-platform caption tailoring
Same prompt as the recommended stack works as-is.
Free · $20/mo Pro · $100/mo Max 5x · $200/mo Ultra · Sonnet API $2/$10 per M tokens (input/output)Alts: ChatGPT
MIT-licensed Docker container. Run it on a $5/mo Hetzner box, point your team at it, never pay per-seat. Covers the same major platforms as Post Bridge.
Free self-hosted · $29/mo Standard · $39/mo Team · $49/mo Pro · $99/mo Ultimate (cloud)Alts: Post Bridge
Real monthly cost
small
$25/mo
Self-host, solo
- capcutFree
- claude$20
- postiz$5 (Hetzner VPS)
medium
$25/mo
Self-host, small team (no per-seat)
- capcutFree
- claude$20
- postiz$5 (same VPS, multi-user)
heavy
$49/mo
Hosted Postiz (skip ops)
- capcutFree
- claude$20
- postiz$29 Cloud
Recent changes to this stack
shutdownOCT 30
Fast mode for Claude Opus 4.8 deprecated with November 30 removal date
Fast mode for Claude Opus 4.8 is being deprecated and will be removed on November 30, 2026. Developers using fast mode with Opus 4.8 must migrate to Claude Opus 5.5 to continue using the feature.
featureOCT 29
Usage and Cost Analytics API launched in beta to track token consumption and costs
Anthropic released the Usage and Cost Analytics API in beta, enabling organizations to monitor token usage and costs across Claude API consumption with filtering and grouping by dimensions like model, workspace, and API key. The API provides /v1/organizations/analytics/usage and /v1/organizations/analytics/cost endpoints. Legacy usage reporting endpoints remain supported.
featureOCT 28
Messages API and Token Counting API maximum request size increased to 128 MB
The maximum request size for the Messages API and Token Counting API doubled from 32 MB to 128 MB on the first-party Claude API, allowing developers to process significantly larger payloads in single requests. This change takes effect immediately and applies to both APIs.
featureOCT 23
Claude Tag API released in beta for Claude Enterprise organizations on Slack
The Claude Tag API is now available in beta for Claude Enterprise organizations, providing endpoints to read and configure Claude Tag settings on Slack channels and workspaces with Access bundle support. The API requires Admin API keys with read:claude_tag or write:claude_tag scope. This feature is exclusive to Claude Enterprise.
Workflow
- 1Edit + caption (same as recommended)Claude
CapCut edit + Claude per-platform captions. Use the same prompts.
- 2Spin up PostizPostiz
One-time: rent a $5 Hetzner box, install Docker, `docker compose up` from the Postiz repo. ~30 minutes for someone who's done this before, longer if it's new.
- 3Connect your accountsPostiz
OAuth each platform from the Postiz UI. Set up posting schedule. Invite teammates without paying per seat.
- 4Schedule + shipPostiz
Same outputs, different button. The ops cost is real but predictable; the per-seat ceiling is gone.
What it produced
5-person micro-agency
Moved from a $99/seat SaaS to self-hosted Postiz on a $5 VPS. Saved $400/mo across the team. Spent ~2 hours/month on routine maintenance (dependency updates, reconnecting OAuth tokens). Net win once the team crossed 3 members.
Common pitfalls
Underestimating ops time
OAuth tokens expire. Platforms change APIs. You'll pay 1-2 hours/month even when 'nothing is wrong'. Worth it at team scale; not worth it solo unless you enjoy the work.
Mixing up the brand-color palette in scheduling
Postiz is open source — UI changes between versions. Lock the version in your docker-compose to avoid surprise breakage on a release morning.
Other ways to do Short-form distribution (TikTok, Reels, Shorts)
Cross-platform short-form Recommended
Cleanest cross-platform UX. Edit once, ship to 6 platforms.
AI-native posting
Ghost Feed handles content + scheduling in one. Set-and-forget.
Viral content engine
GenViral mines trends, Post Bridge distributes. Optimized for breakout reach.
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