“How do I schedule Threads posts and have AI write them?”
How do I schedule Threads posts and have AI write them?
Short answer
Pick a scheduler that supports Threads, let an AI writer fill it, and approve posts in batches. Threadgehog writes the posts and sends approved ones to Buffer, Typefully, Publer, Metricool or Postiz once a day to every hour while the app is open. Buffer, Typefully and Postiz post multi-post threads as threads.
Side by side
How five schedulers handle Threadgehog's posts, from Threadgehog's integration guides and each vendor's pages, October 2026.
| Scheduler | Multi-post threads | Free plan or trial | Entry price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffer | Yes Posted as threads; 1 threaded post on Free | Free plan, 3 channels | $5 a month per channel, billed yearly |
| Typefully | Yes Posted as threads | Free plan, 10 posts a month | See typefully.com/pricing |
| Postiz | Yes Posted as threads | 7-day trial | $29 a month, 5 channels |
| Publer | Partly Single posts; a short thread is joined into one | Free plan, X not on Free | Per account, see publer.com/plans |
| Metricool | Partly Single posts; parts are joined under 500 characters | Free plan, 1 brand | Starter from $20 a month yearly, $25 monthly |
Steps
- 1
Choose a scheduler
Buffer, Typefully, Publer, Metricool and Postiz all publish to Threads. Compare channels, price and thread handling in the table below.
- 2
- 3
Set how often it sends
Choose once a day, twice a day, every 6 hours or every hour. Threadgehog sends while the app is open.
- 4
Let the AI write a batch
Pick posts a day, from 1 to 500, or write 3 to 50 drafts on demand. Drafts land in Pending.
- 5
Approve in one sitting
Approve with A, reject with R, or use Swipe Mode (Option-Command-4). Approved posts move to the Queue and out to your scheduler.
Can you schedule Threads posts at all?
Yes, through schedulers that use Meta's official Threads API. Meta's documentation covers publishing, limits and links, and the main limits are 500 characters per text post and 250 published posts per profile per 24 hours. Scheduling is the scheduler's feature, built on top of that API.
Where the AI fits
Most schedulers put AI in the composer. That helps when you start from your own idea. For a steady daily stream you want drafts waiting. An AI writer such as Threadgehog fills the queue from a saved voice and your brief, then hands approved posts to the scheduler. See Threadgehog vs Buffer AI Assistant for how the two approaches differ.
Threadgehog picks a time for each post from your posts-a-day setting, spread from 9 AM to 9 PM, so there is nothing to set inside the scheduler.
Mistakes that waste a week
Queueing a long thread into a scheduler that takes single posts is the common one. Publer and Metricool join a short thread into one post, and a long thread stays in Pending in Threadgehog, so pick Buffer, Typefully or Postiz if threads matter.
Another is forgetting that Threadgehog needs to be open to send. If you want posts out at 9 AM, make sure the Mac is awake and the app is running.
Choosing in two minutes
If you post threads, pick Buffer, Typefully or Postiz. If you want a free start, Buffer and Typefully have free plans that work with Threadgehog. Publer needs its Business plan for API access, and Metricool needs Advanced or Custom. If you want self-hosting or agent access, Postiz offers both. If you post to many brands, check per-channel and per-brand pricing before you commit.
You can change schedulers later. Your drafts and voice live in Threadgehog, not in the scheduler.
Posts with images
Attach your own image or video, or generate one with your plan's images, your ChatGPT subscription or your own key. Posts with media go out through any of the five schedulers, with Cloudinary connected for Buffer and Metricool.
Threads versus single posts
Buffer, Typefully and Postiz post multi-post threads as threads. Publer and Metricool take single posts, so a short thread is joined into one post, and a long one stays in Pending. Metricool also joins parts under 500 characters for Threads and 280 for X.
Media needs Cloudinary connected for Buffer and Metricool. Plan ahead if your posts carry images.
Free plans and cost
Buffer's free plan allows 3 channels with 10 scheduled posts per channel and 1 threaded post. Typefully's free plan allows 10 posts a month. Publer's free plan allows 3 accounts and 10 scheduled posts per account, without X. Metricool's free plan allows 1 brand and 20 posts a month, with X as a paid add-on. Postiz has a 7-day trial (October 2026).
Threadgehog adds its own cost: Solo $29, Pro $49 or Unlimited $79 a month (list prices), or your own Claude or ChatGPT plan or key for the writing. The Mac app is on a waitlist; the 14-day trial starts when it opens. See pricing.
Learning from the numbers
With Buffer, Publer or Postiz connected, Threadgehog reads post numbers and builds new drafts on what your top posts share; Metricool works for X. The Insights view compares top posts against your typical post and shows the topics and formats that work.
Questions
Which scheduler is best for Threads?
Buffer, Typefully and Postiz post threads as threads. Publer and Metricool take single posts. Choose on price and channels.
Can I schedule a multi-post thread on Threads?
Yes, through Buffer, Typefully or Postiz, which post threads as threads.
How far ahead can I schedule?
That depends on the scheduler. Check its own help pages. Threadgehog sends the posts when you pick, from once a day to every hour.
Does Threadgehog need to be open?
Yes, to write and send.
Is there a free way to start?
Buffer and Typefully have free plans that work with Threadgehog. Publer needs Business or Enterprise for API access, and Metricool needs Advanced or Custom, plus its X add-on for X.
Can I use more than one scheduler?
Threadgehog uses one at a time per project.
Sources
- Buffer pricing (checked 2026-10-17)
- Typefully pricing (checked 2026-10-17)
- Postiz pricing (checked 2026-10-17)
- Publer plans (checked 2026-10-17)
- Metricool pricing (checked 2026-10-17)
- Meta: Threads API posts (checked 2026-10-17)
- Threadgehog home and FAQ (checked 2026-10-17)