LinkedIn has its own scheduler: write a post, click the clock icon next to Post, and pick a date and time. It's free and it works. So when is a separate tool worth it? Mostly when you post often and don't want to plan every slot yourself.
At a glance
| PostHonk | LinkedIn's scheduler | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5/month after a 7-day trial | Free |
| How times are chosen | Automatically, from your weekly schedule | You pick each date and time |
| Queue you can reorder | Drag to reorder; times follow | |
| Natural, off-the-hour times | Only if you pick them | |
| How far ahead | Up to a year for a picked time | Up to 3 months |
| Write with Claude or ChatGPT | ||
| Grammar and clarity check | Polish writing | |
| Company pages | ||
| Polls, events, multiple images | Some post types can't be scheduled |
When LinkedIn's scheduler is enough
If you post once a week or less, and you're happy to choose each time yourself, the built-in scheduler is all you need. It also handles company pages and works in the mobile app. There's no reason to pay for something you don't need.
When a queue makes life easier
- You write in batches. Write five posts on a Sunday, add them to PostHonk, and they spread across your week. No picking five dates and times.
- Your plans change. Drag a post up the queue and the times reshuffle. Delete one and the gap gets filled by the next post you add.
- You want to look human. PostHonk picks a random minute in your chosen window, so you're never posting at exactly 9:00.
- You write with AI. Ask Claude or ChatGPT to draft a post and add it to your queue in the same conversation. LinkedIn's scheduler can't do that.
Stick with LinkedIn if…
you post occasionally, need company pages, or want to schedule polls or events.
Try PostHonk if…
you post a few times a week, write in batches or with AI, and want the timing handled for you. It's $5 a month after a free week.
Prices and features were checked on 17 October 2026 on each company's own website. They change often, so check before you buy. LinkedIn is a trademark of its owner. PostHonk isn't affiliated with it.