Blotato alternative for posting to X
The best Blotato alternative for posting to X is OpenTweet if you do not need its video and image generation: it starts at $19.99/mo against Blotato's $29, and your 7-day trial includes the API and MCP server, which Blotato's trial leaves out.
Updated October 30, 2026. Blotato plans and limits read from its own pricing and docs pages the same day.
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The short answer
The best Blotato alternative for posting to X is OpenTweet if you do not need its video and image generation: it starts at $19.99/mo against Blotato's $29, and your 7-day trial includes the API and MCP server, which Blotato's trial leaves out.
Blotato costs $29, $97 or $499 a month, publishes to 9 networks, and is built around AI images, video and repurposing. It is the better tool if you make video for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. OpenTweet covers X, Bluesky and LinkedIn only, and goes deeper on them: an AI writer that learns your voice, an evergreen queue, X analytics, RSS connectors and 43 MCP tools.
You cannot try the Blotato API on its free trial
Blotato's pricing page says the trial has every feature "except the API and MCP server", and its API quickstart says generating a key "immediately ends a free trial and activates your paid Starter subscription". If you are connecting an agent, that charge comes the moment you create the key. OpenTweet's trial includes both.Blotato pricing in 2026
From blotato.com/pricing and its help docs, read October 30, 2026. Yearly billing saves about 17%; yearly dollar amounts are not listed.
| Plan | Price | Social accounts | Posts | Also included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $29/mo | 20 | 200 queued | 1,250 AI credits a month, API and MCP, up to 900 TikTok posts a month |
| Creator | $97/mo | 40 | 1,000 queued | 5,000 AI credits a month, API and MCP |
| Agency | $499/mo | 100 | 3,000 queued | 28,000 AI credits a month, API and MCP |
Credits pay for AI images and video, and extra credits cost $6 per 1,000. Facebook Pages and LinkedIn Company Pages each count as an account. Plans also cap DM and comment-reply contacts at 1,000, 6,000 or 15,000 a month.
Blotato vs OpenTweet
| Feature | Blotato | OpenTweet |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $29/mo (Starter) | $19.99/mo (Pro) |
| Networks | 9, including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube | 3: X, Bluesky, LinkedIn |
| AI video and images | Yes, on credits | No video generation |
| AI writing | Unlimited on every plan | Every plan, learns your voice from your past posts |
| API and MCP during the trial | No; creating a key ends the trial and starts billing | Yes |
| Post limit | Queue: 200 / 1,000 / 3,000 | Per day: 20 / 100 / 300 |
| X accounts | Share of 20 / 40 / 100 social accounts | 1 / 3 / 10 |
| X link posts | Not stated | 1 / 10 / 20 a day included |
| Create-post API limit | 30 requests a minute | 60 / 300 / 600 requests a minute |
| MCP server | Yes | Yes, 43 tools |
| X extras | Threads, text, images, video | Threads, X Articles, evergreen queue, X analytics on Advanced and up |
| Feeds and automation | API and MCP | RSS, API and SaaS connectors, Telegram bot, CSV import, n8n node |
| Free plan | No; 7-day trial, card required | No; 7-day trial, card required |
Blotato rows from its own pages, read October 30, 2026. "Not stated" means we could not find it there. OpenTweet rows are its current plans.
Where Blotato is better
- AI image and video generation, with voiceovers, which OpenTweet does not do.
- Six more networks: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest and Threads.
- 20 social accounts on its $29 plan, against 3 X accounts on OpenTweet at the same price.
- Turning existing content into posts for several networks, and comment and DM automation across them.
Where OpenTweet is better
- Lower entry price: $19.99/mo against $29.
- The API and MCP server work during the trial, so you can test your agent before paying.
- An AI writer that learns your voice from your past X posts, with drafts you can review or auto-publish.
- X features Blotato does not list: X Articles, an evergreen queue, a posting calendar, and X analytics on Advanced and up.
- RSS, API and SaaS connectors that turn a feed into posts, plus a Telegram bot and CSV import with AI.
- Link posts spelled out by plan: 1, 10 or 20 a day, with X's link fee paid inside the plan.
Blotato alternatives
Checked in October 2026. Pick by what you post and where.
| Tool | Price | Networks | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenTweet | $19.99-$49/mo | X, Bluesky, LinkedIn | X scheduling, AI writing, API and agent posting |
| Blotato | $29, $97 or $499/mo | 9 networks | AI video and repurposing across many networks |
| Postiz | Cloud from $29/mo, or self-host | Many networks | Open source, if you can host it and supply your own X app |
| Post Bridge | $39 or $99/mo | 10 networks | Many accounts, no AI writing found on its site |
| Buffer | Free for 3 channels; $5/channel/mo | Many networks | Simple scheduling on a small budget |
| Typefully | Free (10 posts/mo); Creator $99/yr; Business $20/set/mo | X and others | Writing threads by hand |
How to move from Blotato to OpenTweet
Note what is scheduled
List the X, Bluesky and LinkedIn posts queued in Blotato with their dates. OpenTweet imports JSON or CSV, and the CSV importer reads date and time columns.
Connect your accounts
Start the trial and connect each account with a normal login. Pro has 1 X account, Advanced 3, Agency 10.
Move your agents
Replace https://mcp.blotato.com/mcp with https://mcp.opentweet.io/mcp. In scripts, replace the Blotato create-post call with POST https://opentweet.io/api/v1/posts and an ot_ key.
Update your n8n flows, if you have any
Swap the Blotato step for the OpenTweet n8n node or an HTTP request to the API.
Cancel after the last queued post
Pause the Blotato queue first so nothing posts twice. Keep Blotato if you still make video for other networks: the two can run side by side.
Compare all three plans on the pricing page, or read the full OpenTweet vs Blotato comparison.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Blotato cost in 2026?
Per blotato.com/pricing on October 30, 2026: Starter is $29 a month, Creator $97 and Agency $499. Yearly billing saves about 17% (pay for 10 months, get 12), and you switch to it in the billing portal.
Does Blotato have a free trial?
Yes, 7 days on every plan with a card required. The trial includes 60 AI credits and every feature except the API and MCP server. Blotato's docs say that generating an API key ends the trial right away and starts your paid Starter subscription.
Can I test the Blotato API or MCP server for free?
Not during the free trial, per its pricing page and API quickstart. OpenTweet's 7-day trial includes the REST API and the hosted MCP server, so you can wire up an agent before you pay.
What do Blotato credits pay for?
AI image and video generation only. Blotato says writing, scheduling, publishing, voiceovers and API calls do not use credits. Plans include 1,250, 5,000 or 28,000 credits a month, unused credits roll over, and extra credits cost $6 per 1,000.
How many posts can I schedule on Blotato?
Up to 200 queued posts on Starter, 1,000 on Creator and 3,000 on Agency, up to 9 months ahead. Its create-post API allows 30 requests a minute. OpenTweet limits posts per day: 20 on Pro, 100 on Advanced and 300 on Agency.
Does Blotato post to LinkedIn and Bluesky?
Yes. Blotato lists Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, X, Threads and Bluesky. OpenTweet posts to X, Bluesky and LinkedIn only, so choose Blotato if you need the other six.
Is OpenTweet cheaper than Blotato?
At the entry plan, yes: $19.99/mo against $29. OpenTweet Advanced is also $29/mo, with 3 X accounts, against Blotato Starter's 20 social accounts on any network. Count how many accounts and networks you run: for many networks at $29, Blotato gives more.
Does OpenTweet make AI videos like Blotato?
No. OpenTweet writes text posts and threads and publishes your images and video, but it does not generate video or voiceovers. If AI video is why you use Blotato, stay with Blotato.
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