Scheduling
Postlane can queue posts through a scheduling provider so they go out at the right time rather than immediately on approval.
How it works
After you approve a post, Postlane hands it to your connected provider with a scheduled time. The provider delivers it to the social network. Postlane never holds social platform credentials -- it only passes the post content and time to the provider via their API.
Providers
| Provider | Free tier | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Zernio | See zernio.io | All users -- recommended starting point |
| Publer | 10 posts/month | Teams already using Publer |
| Outstand | 1,000 posts free | Pay-per-use after free tier |
| Buffer | 10 posts across 3 channels | Existing Buffer users |
| Ayrshare | None ($29/month) | Existing Ayrshare users |
| Substack Notes | Free | Substack publishers (immediate only) |
| Webhook | Depends on automation platform | Custom automation via Zapier or Make |
If you are starting fresh, choose Zernio -- it supports the widest range of platforms and has a straightforward API key setup.
Connecting a provider
The first time you open Postlane, the onboarding wizard walks you through connecting a provider. To add or change providers later:
- Go to Settings → Scheduler in the desktop app
- Click Add provider and select one from the list
- Enter the API key and click Test connection
Advanced
- Fallback Chain -- automatically try a second provider when your primary fails or hits its limit
- Per-repo Scheduler -- use a different provider or account for a specific repository