BrightBean Studio: Open-Source Social Media Management

BrightBean Studio is an open-source, self-hostable social media management platform designed for creators, agencies, and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). It allows users to schedule, publish, and manage content across more than 10 social media platforms from a single dashboard, providing a free alternative to services like Sendible and SocialPilot.

Key features include:

• Multi-workspace & teams - Unlimited organizations, workspaces, and members with granular role-based access control.
• Content composer - A rich editor that supports caption/media overrides, version history, and reusable templates.
• Visual calendar & scheduling - A calendar interface with recurring posting slots and auto-assignment of posts.
• Direct API integrations - First-party API connections that eliminate the need for aggregators.
• Approval workflows - Configurable stages for post approvals with internal and external commenting.
• Unified social inbox - A centralized location for managing comments, mentions, and direct messages.
• Client portal - Passwordless access for clients to approve posts without account creation.
• Security features - Encrypted credential storage and Google SSO support.
• White-label options - Custom branding for workspaces.
• One-click deployment - Easy setup on platforms like Heroku and Render.

BrightBean Studio is ideal for users who prefer to manage their social media accounts independently without incurring high subscription costs.