Late vs Postiz: Focused API
vs Feature-Rich Platform

Late is a production API with 99.97% uptime SLA. Postiz is an all-in-one platform with AI, editor, and open-source self-hosting. Different tools for different needs.

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Late: Production API • Postiz: All-in-one dashboard

// Late: Production-ready API with 99.97% SLA
fetch('https://api.getlate.dev/v1/posts', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    platforms: ['instagram', 'tiktok', 'linkedin'],
    content: 'Hello world!'
  })
})

// Postiz: Dashboard-first, API recently launched (2024)
// → Rich UI with AI Copilot, image gen, video gen
// → Open source, self-hosted option
// → API is secondary feature, no SLA

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The Strategic Difference: Focused API vs Comprehensive Platform

Late is API-only with 99.97% uptime SLA — reliability and simplicity above all. Postiz is a complete social media platform with AI, editor, analytics, and open-source self-hosting — feature breadth over focused reliability.

Late's philosophy:

“We are an API. Reliability and simplicity are everything.”

Postiz's philosophy:

“We are a complete platform. Build it your way — cloud or self-hosted.”

For production SaaS needing API reliability, Late wins. For creators wanting features and control, Postiz wins.

Different Philosophies

What each tool does best

Late's Focused Strengths

99.97% uptime SLA — production-grade reliability
Unified API — single endpoint posts to 11 platforms
Instant setup — 30 seconds to first API call
No maintenance — fully managed, zero ops
Webhooks — status updates on all plans
Battle-tested — 2+ years in production
$33/mo for 50 accounts — cheaper at scale

Postiz's Comprehensive Strengths

✓AI Copilot — writing assistant included
✓AI image generation — 0-500 images/month by tier
✓AI video generation — 3-60 videos/month by tier
✓Advanced editor — Canva-like design tool
✓Analytics — comprehensive, built-in
✓Open source — full customization available
✓Self-hosting — cloud or your infrastructure

Critical difference Late's API is the core product (2+ years, 99.97% SLA). Postiz's API was recently launched in 2024 as a secondary feature — no published SLA, community-driven.

Pricing at Scale

Late is 67% cheaper at 50 accounts

Cost comparison at key scales:

Scale	Late	Postiz	Winner
5 accounts, 1 user	Free	$29/mo	Late
10 accounts, 1 user	$13/mo	$29/mo	Late (55% cheaper)
30 accounts, 1 user	$33/mo	$49/mo	Late (33% cheaper)
50+ accounts	$33/mo	$99/mo	Late (67% cheaper)

Late wins on per-account pricing. Postiz wins on features-per-dollar (AI, analytics, editor included).

API Maturity

Production-ready vs recently launched

Late API (2023+)

✓Launched: 2023+ (2+ years production)
✓Type: REST unified (one endpoint, 11 platforms)
✓Rate limits: Published (60-1200 req/min)
✓Uptime SLA: 99.97% guaranteed
✓Maturity: Battle-tested, production-proven

Production-ready for SaaS

Postiz API (2024)

—Launched: 2024-2025 (recently launched)
—Type: REST custom (platform-specific endpoints)
—Rate limits: Not published
—Uptime SLA: Not published, community-driven
—Maturity: Recently launched, being refined

API is secondary feature

Real-World Scenarios

Which tool wins for your use case?

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SaaS adding posting features

A SaaS platform needs to add reliable social posting via API with uptime guarantees.

Winner: Late ✓

99.97% SLA, production-ready, 30 sec setup

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Agency: 30 client accounts

An agency manages 30 clients and wants either cost savings or AI features.

Depends on needs

Late: $33/mo (cost). Postiz: $49/mo (AI+analytics)

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Startup wanting full control

A technical team wants to self-host, customize, and own their data.

Winner: Postiz ✓

Open source, self-hosted, fully customizable

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Creator wanting rich UI

A non-technical creator wants AI image gen, editor, and dashboard.

Winner: Postiz ✓

Rich dashboard, AI Copilot, Canva-like editor

Which One?

Choose based on your priorities

Choose Late if you:

Need production-grade managed API
Want 99.97% uptime SLA guarantee
Require instant API access (30 sec)
Building SaaS or commercial tools
Value transparent rate limits
Prefer no self-hosting overhead
Need enterprise-ready reliability

Choose Postiz if you:

→Want fully open source solution
→Can self-host and maintain
→Need AI content generation
→Value complete customization
→Prefer one-time hosting cost
→Require full source code access
→Building internal tools

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Postiz's Open Source Advantage

Postiz is fully open source (gitroomhq/postiz-app on GitHub). You can fork it, modify it, add features, customize UI, deploy anywhere, and own your data. Late is proprietary — you get only what they build. For enterprises with data sovereignty needs (fintech, healthcare), this is a strategic advantage.

If full control and customization matter more than production SLA, Postiz wins.

Pricing Comparison

Simpler tiers vs feature-rich plans

Free

$0/mo

Forever free

✓ 2 profiles
✓ 10 posts/month
✓ Full API access
✓ All 11 platforms
✓ 99.97% uptime SLA

Get Started

Postiz: 7-day trial only

Build

$13/mo

Billed annually ($19/mo monthly)

✓ 10 profiles
✓ 120 posts/month
✓ Unlimited team
✓ Webhooks
✓ 120 req/min

Get Started

Postiz: $29/mo (5 channels)

Common Questions

How mature is Postiz's API compared to Late's?

Late's API has been in production for 2+ years with a 99.97% uptime SLA. Postiz's API was launched in 2024-2025 as a secondary feature — there's no published uptime SLA, and it's community-driven. For production SaaS, Late is significantly more reliable.

Is Postiz really open source?

Yes. Postiz is fully open source on GitHub (gitroomhq/postiz-app). You can self-host it, modify the code, and own your data. Late is proprietary and cloud-only. If data sovereignty is critical, Postiz wins.

Why is Late cheaper at scale?

Late uses flat tiers: $33/mo for 50 profiles. Postiz uses channel-based pricing: $99/mo for 100 channels. At 50 accounts, Late is 67% cheaper. But Postiz includes AI, analytics, and editor — Late's pricing is for API-only.

Does Late have AI features like Postiz?

No. Late is focused on reliable posting API only. Postiz includes AI Copilot, AI image generation (0-500/month), and AI video generation (3-60/month). If you need AI, Postiz is the better choice.

Can I self-host Late like Postiz?

No. Late is cloud-only and proprietary. Postiz can be self-hosted, giving you full control over data and customization. If self-hosting is required, Late is not an option.

Which is better overall?

It depends on your needs. For production SaaS needing reliable API (99.97% SLA), affordable scaling, and zero ops — Late wins. For creators wanting AI, rich editor, analytics, and full control via open source — Postiz wins. They serve different markets.

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