Postiz, the self-hosted social media scheduling platform, receives a major upgrade with AI integrations, a brand-new editor, and broad multi-platform support — all while staying open, transparent, and privacy-first.
In an era where social media APIs are increasingly restricted and commercial platforms charge ever-higher prices, open-source solutions like Postiz are becoming essential for creators, teams, and organizations seeking more control over their workflows and data.
With the release of Postiz version 1.58.0, the project reaches a new level of maturity. The update delivers a completely rebuilt post editor, extended AI-powered capabilities, and support for 19 social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), Mastodon, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Discord.
Postiz positions itself as a strong alternative to commercial solutions like Buffer, Hypefury, or Twitter Hunter — with the added benefits of transparency, self-hosting, and full data ownership.
A New Editor for a Modern Publishing Experience
One of the standout features in version 1.58.0 is a fully redesigned post editor. According to project lead Nevo David, the previous editor was riddled with technical debt:
“The old editor was clunky and filled with hacky code. I went into monk mode for two days and built a new one from scratch. Now it’s faster, cleaner, and far more user-friendly.”
Highlights of the new editor include:
- Character counters per platform
- Drag-and-drop image upload with progress indicators
- Initial support for ALT text and media thumbnails
- Improved video support for platforms like BlueSky
- Templates (“Sets”) for reusable post formats
- New features for X, including reply controls and community posting
The improved UI/UX makes content creation smoother and more accessible for teams, solo creators, and marketing professionals alike.
Team Collaboration, Integrations, and AI Power
Postiz goes far beyond basic post scheduling. It’s designed as a collaborative platform that supports:
- Team member management with commenting and scheduling permissions
- AI integrations, such as content generation with Heygen
- Reusable message sets for campaign planning
- Secure authentication with OIDC, now fully functional
- Multi-account, multi-platform scheduling workflows
The project is increasingly embracing AI tools to accelerate content planning, detect optimal publishing times, and streamline publishing workflows — without compromising user privacy.
Privacy-First and Fully Open Source
In contrast to many SaaS platforms, Postiz is committed to user data protection:
- ✅ No scraping of social media platforms
- ✅ No collection or storage of API keys or tokens
- ✅ OAuth authentication with all supported platforms
- ✅ No third-party key sharing — users always authenticate directly
- ✅ Licensed under AGPL-3.0 and 100% self-hostable
This makes Postiz a strong fit for public institutions, NGOs, agencies, and privacy-conscious creators.
A Culture of Transparency — And Humility
In a recent GitHub post, Nevo publicly apologized for a previous communication misstep when the project faced limitations from X:
“I was frustrated and got defensive. I know I disappointed some community members and I want to regain their trust.”
This open, honest approach is part of what sets Postiz apart: a project that values not only technical excellence but community respect and transparency.
Why Postiz Matters in 2025
With the fragmentation of the social media landscape — and the growing risks of platform dependency — tools like Postiz offer a real path to digital sovereignty.
By combining robust functionality, AI enhancements, and a strong open-source foundation, Postiz empowers users to manage their online presence on their own terms — without relying on opaque commercial systems.
🔍 Highlights of Postiz 1.58.0:
- ✅ Brand-new, high-performance editor
- ✅ Support for 19 social platforms (including Threads, TikTok, Discord)
- ✅ AI-ready, with integrations like Heygen
- ✅ Drag-and-drop uploads, ALT text, media thumbnails
- ✅ Fully self-hostable with secure, private architecture
- ✅ Honest, transparent communication and steady development
Try or self-host the latest release on GitHub:
🔗 https://github.com/gitroomhq/postiz-app
