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Pricing: Free trial
Editor rating: 4.1/5
Updated: September 2026

Social scheduler with category-based evergreen queues, AI writer, inbox and analytics. Bootstrap $29, Accelerate $49, Pro $99 per month; $290/$490/$990 per year. 14-day trial.

Editor's take: Category queues that recycle evergreen posts; transparent $29/$49/$99 monthly pricing — Sohail Akhtar

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Editor's Verdict

Official Review
SocialBee is the scheduler for people who want to fill a queue once and stay visible. Pricing is plain; the inbox is a bonus rather than the point.
4.1 / 5.0
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Reviewed by Sohail Akhtar

Lead Editor & Founder

Pros

What we like

  • Evergreen recycling is unmatched at this price
  • Monthly and yearly prices stated plainly
  • Money-back guarantee

Cons

Limitations

  • No free plan
  • Inbox and analytics are lighter than Agorapulse

Pricing

PlanDetails
Trial14-day free trial, no card; 30-day money-back guarantee
BootstrapBootstrap – $29/month billed monthly, or $290/year billed annually (listed on 14 September 2026)
AccelerateAccelerate – $49/month billed monthly, or $490/year billed annually (listed on 14 September 2026)
ProPro – $99/month billed monthly, or $990/year billed annually (listed on 14 September 2026)
AgencyAgency plans from $179/month (listed on 14 September 2026); extra user $10/month

SocialBee is a paid tool with a 14-day free trial and no free plan. Its pricing page listed Bootstrap at $29/month, Accelerate at $49/month and Pro at $99/month billed monthly, or $290, $490 and $990 per year billed annually, on 14 September 2026. Extra users were $10/month; agency plans start at $179/month. A 30-day money-back guarantee applies.

What is SocialBee?

Quick Summary

SocialBee organises content into categories (tips, promotions, blog links) and posts from each on its own schedule, recycling evergreen items so a queue never runs dry. It includes an AI post generator, a unified inbox and analytics, and its pricing page on 14 September 2026 listed Bootstrap at $29, Accelerate at $49 and Pro at $99 per month billed monthly, with yearly rates of $290, $490 and $990.

SocialBee's scheduling model is categories and posting schedules: you fill each category with posts, decide when each category fires, and mark items evergreen to re-queue. It supports the major networks plus Bluesky, Threads and Google Business, has an AI Copilot that drafts a strategy and posts, and adds a social inbox, analytics and Canva, Unsplash and RSS integrations. The pricing page on 14 September 2026 listed Bootstrap at $29/month, Accelerate at $49/month and Pro at $99/month billed monthly, or $290, $490 and $990 a year on annual billing. Extra users were $10 per month, and separate agency plans start at $179 per month. Every plan has a 14-day trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee. A birthday promotion offering 50% off was on the page; promotional prices are not quoted here. See related.

Associated Tags

evergreen content scheduler, social media categories, ai social media writer, social media scheduler, buffer alternative

Key Features

Category-based queues with evergreen recycling
AI Copilot for strategy and post drafts
Unified social inbox
Analytics and best-time posting
Canva, Unsplash and RSS integrations
Support for Bluesky, Threads and Google Business alongside major networks

Target Audience

Who should use SocialBee?

Solo marketers who want a queue that never emptiesSmall businesses posting the same kinds of content on a rhythmTeams that want AI drafting inside the scheduler
Real Use Cases

How professionals leverage SocialBee – Category-Based Social Media Scheduling with Evergreen Queues

Discover practical workflows and real-world scenarios where SocialBee delivers key solutions.

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A consultant keeps LinkedIn active for months by recycling 40 evergreen tips

02

A shop alternates promotions and educational posts on separate schedules

03

An agency runs each client in its own workspace on an agency plan

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does SocialBee cost?
Bootstrap $29, Accelerate $49 and Pro $99 per month billed monthly, or $290, $490 and $990 per year, as listed on 14 September 2026.
Does SocialBee have a free plan?
No, but every plan has a 14-day trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
What makes SocialBee different from Buffer?
Category-based scheduling with evergreen recycling. Buffer schedules individual posts; SocialBee schedules types of content on a rhythm.