Ayrshare is an enterprise-grade social media API supporting 13 platforms with an MCP server featuring 75 tools. While powerful, its starting price of $149/mo puts it out of reach for many indie developers and small teams. Chirpie offers a comparable developer experience at $19/mo — 7x cheaper — with analytics included, a dedicated CLI, TypeScript SDK, and Agent Skills that Ayrshare doesn't offer.
Pricing comparison
Feature comparison
| Feature | Chirpie | Ayrshare |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 50 posts, unbranded | 20 posts, branded |
| Starter price | $19/mo | $149/mo |
| REST API | ||
| MCP server | 75 tools | |
| CLI | ||
| TypeScript SDK | ||
| Agent Skills | ||
| Analytics included | ||
| Scheduling | ||
| Threads | ||
| Platforms supported | X, Bluesky, LinkedIn, Threads, Mastodon, Instagram, Facebook, Telegram, Reddit, Pinterest, TikTok, YouTube, Google Business Profile, Snapchat | 13 platforms |
| Dashboard | ||
| API simplicity | Simple, focused | 75+ MCP tools |
Why choose Chirpie
- 7x cheaper for the starter tier ($19/mo vs $149/mo)
- Analytics included at every tier — no extra charge
- CLI, SDK, and Agent Skills included out of the box
- Simpler API surface — easy to integrate, easy to debug
- Unbranded posts even on the free tier