Why Self-Host OpenPost?

Self-hosting a social media scheduler might seem like extra work compared to using a hosted tool like Typefully, Buffer, or Hootsuite. Here is why you might consider it.

Control Your Data

When you use a hosted SaaS, your drafts, schedules, media, and connected account tokens live on their servers. Self-hosting keeps everything on your infrastructure:

• Your post drafts stay on your server
• Your media library stays on your server
• Your schedules and history stay on your server
• Your OAuth tokens stay on your server

Avoid Another Subscription

Hosted social media schedulers add up. Most charge per seat or per connected account. OpenPost runs on any small VPS, homelab, or even a Raspberry Pi — you already have the server, now you have the tool.

Keep Tokens Secure

OpenPost encrypts OAuth tokens at rest with AES-256-GCM. Your tokens never leave your server, and you control who can access them.

No Lock-In

If you decide to move to another tool or stop using a scheduler altogether, your data is yours. Export your posts, media, and schedules — nothing is trapped in someone else's platform.

Run It Your Way

• Deploy with Docker or run the binary directly
• Back up with a single SQLite file
• Upgrade when you want, not when a SaaS forces an update
• Extend it if you need to — it is open source

When to Consider a Hosted Tool Instead

OpenPost is intentionally focused on the core scheduling workflow. If you need:

• Built-in analytics and reporting
• Large-team approval workflows
• Enterprise compliance features
• Customer support from a vendor

…a hosted SaaS may be a better fit today. OpenPost aims to stay small, focused, and easy to run.

TL;DR

OpenPost is for people who want the core Typefully/Buffer workflow — write, customize, schedule, publish — without handing their content and credentials to another monthly SaaS. If you already have a server and value control over your data, self-hosting OpenPost gives you a lightweight scheduling tool that stays out of your way.