Schedule Instagram posts and Reels.
Write the caption once, pick the minute, and Rostido publishes the photo or Reel to your Instagram Business or Creator account automatically, no phone reminder needed.
What you can schedule
- Photos and videos publish directly; videos go out as Reels.
- Caption and hashtags are posted together.
- The same post can go to YouTube, Facebook, Threads and X in one step, each with its own status.
- Failed posts are retried automatically up to 3 times, and the error says why.
How to schedule Instagram posts
- Switch your Instagram account to Business or Creator and link it to a Facebook Page you manage.
- In Rostido, open Accounts and connect Instagram with Facebook Login, then pick that Page.
- Create a post: upload one image or video, write the caption and hashtags.
- Pick the date and time in your own time zone, or publish now.
Create a free account to try it. No credit card needed.
Instagram limits
| Media | 1 image or 1 video, required, up to 100 MB (JPEG images work best on Instagram) |
|---|---|
| Videos | Published as Reels; Instagram can take up to 2 minutes to process them |
| Account type | Business or Creator linked to a Facebook Page. Personal accounts can't be posted to through Instagram's API |
| Connection | Lasts 90 days (Meta's limit); Rostido shows Expired when it's time to reconnect |
Questions
Can Rostido post to a personal Instagram account?
No. Instagram only allows automatic publishing for Business and Creator accounts linked to a Facebook Page. Switching is free in the Instagram app.
Does Rostido post Reels?
Yes. Any video you schedule for Instagram is published as a Reel.
Can I schedule carousels or Stories?
Not yet. Rostido publishes one image or one video per Instagram post today.
Do my posts go out if my computer is off?
Yes. Scheduling runs on Rostido's servers. Each post fires at its exact minute, and a sweep every 5 minutes catches anything delayed by a restart.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan has no time limit and needs no credit card: 2 connected accounts and 10 scheduled posts a month. Paid plans start at $9 a month, with prices adjusted for your country.
Schedule everywhere from one post
YouTube, Facebook, Threads, X (Twitter). TikTok and LinkedIn are coming soon. See pricing or read the platform rules.