Canva
Design
Templates and AI tools for quick posts and stories. There's a free plan.
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Social media tools for cafés and restaurants
For cafés and restaurants, social media posts usually means posting daily specials, new menus and events. We matched 11 tools to this job, and 7 of them list a free plan. They are in our order of fit, and that order is never paid for.
The tools, in our order of fit
Later
Social scheduling
Visual planner suited to photo focused Instagram and TikTok posting.
ChatGPT
AI assistant
Turn a job photo or menu change into a few caption ideas in seconds.
CapCut
Video editing
Free video editor with templates for quick reels and TikToks.
Metricool
Social media
Plan, schedule and analyse posts with an AI assistant. Free for 1 brand.
Buffer
Social scheduling
Schedule a week of posts in one go. Free plan covers 3 channels.
Planoly
Social media
Visual planner for Instagram and TikTok. 14 day free trial.
Hootsuite
Social media
Schedule posts across several networks from one dashboard. 14 day free trial, from $99/month.
Publer
Social media
Budget social scheduler with AI writing help. Free plan.
Predis.ai
AI social content
AI generates ready to edit social posts and short videos.
Pictory
AI video
Turn text or a blog post into a captioned short video. 14 day free trial.
How to choose
- Pick the two or three platforms your customers actually use before you pick a tool.
- A scheduler saves time if you post several times a week. A design tool helps more if your posts look plain.
- Check how many channels and scheduled posts the free plan allows.
- Use AI for ideas and first drafts, then add your own photos and voice.
Prices at a glance
| Tool | Starting price | Free plan | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canva | Pro US$144/year for one person | Yes | Yes |
| Later | Starter $18.75/month (billed annually) | No | Yes |
| ChatGPT | Go $8/month (Plus $20/month) | Yes | Not listed |
| CapCut | See the official page | Yes | Not listed |
| Metricool | Starter from €16/month | Yes | Not listed |
| Buffer | Essentials $5/month per channel (billed annually) | Yes | Yes |
| Planoly | Starter $14/month | No | Yes |
| Hootsuite | Standard from $99/month | No | Yes |
| Publer | See the official page | Yes | Not listed |
| Predis.ai | See the official page | Yes | Yes |
| Pictory | Starter $25/month (billed annually) | No | Yes |
Starting prices as shown on each official pricing page. Local prices can differ.
Questions people ask
What is the best social media posts tool for cafés and restaurants?
It depends on how you work. Our first pick is Canva. Templates and AI tools for quick posts and stories. There's a free plan. Later and ChatGPT are close alternatives.
Is there a free social media posts tool for cafés and restaurants?
Yes. Canva, ChatGPT, CapCut, Metricool and Buffer list a free plan on the official pricing page. Paid plans add more features and higher limits.
How much do social media posts tools cost for cafés and restaurants?
Canva lists Pro US$144/year for one person. Later lists Starter $18.75/month (billed annually). ChatGPT lists Go $8/month (Plus $20/month). Prices can change, so check the official page before you buy.
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