OpenPostvstrypost
Two self-hosted Buffer alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenPost | trypost | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 58/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 18 in Social Media Management | #4 of 18 in Social Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 825 | 762 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 12 |
| Latest release | v7.31.1 · 26 Oct 2026 | v2.0.0 · 10 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
OpenPost and trypost score the same (58/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
trypost ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for OpenPost.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenPost is easier to run; trypost needs more configuration.
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