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Yekja vs Buffer, Metricool, Later and Hootsuite

Most social media tools are made for English and European languages. Yekja is made for Dari and Farsi speaking creators and businesses, in Afghanistan and around the world. Here is an honest side-by-side.

FeatureYekjaBufferMetricoolLaterHootsuite
Free plan1 account, 15 posts a month3 channels, 10 scheduled posts each1 brand, 20 posts a monthNo, 14-day trialNo, free trial only
Paid plans start at€12/month for 3 accounts$5 per channel/month (yearly)From €20/monthFrom $18.75/month (yearly)From $99/month (yearly)
Dari/Farsi interface, right to leftFull Dari/Farsi and EnglishNoNoNoNo
Solar (Hijri Shamsi) calendarAfghan (Hamal, Sawr…) or Iranian month namesNoNoNoNo
Post ideas for Afghan and Iranian occasionsNowruz, Eid, Afghan Independence Day, Yalda…NoNoNoNo
AI captionsWritten for Afghan (Dari) or Iranian Farsi social media, and EnglishGeneral AI assistantGeneral AI assistantGeneral AI caption writerGeneral AI writer (OwlyWriter)
Telegram channelsYes, next to Instagram and TikTokNot in their networks listNot in their networks listNot in their networks listNot in their networks list
Link-in-bio pageYes, bilingualYes (Start Page)Yes (SmartLinks)YesYes

Sources: each tool's own pricing page. Prices before tax, and they can change. Last checked: 21 October 2026. Buffer · Metricool · Later · Hootsuite

Why people choose Yekja

  • Everything in Dari/Farsi, right to left, with English one tap away.
  • Dates in the solar calendar with Afghan month names (Hamal, Sawr…) or Iranian ones, or the international calendar.
  • AI captions that sound like real Afghan or Iranian social media, not a translation.
  • Telegram channels in the same post as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts and Facebook.
  • One simple price: €12 a month for 3 accounts, and a free plan to start.

When another tool may suit you better

Buffer

A good choice if you post mostly in English and also need Bluesky, Mastodon or Google Business Profile.

Metricool

Strong on detailed analytics, competitor tracking and ad reports, in European languages.

Later

Made for planning a visual Instagram and TikTok feed, with influencer tools on higher plans.

Hootsuite

Built for large teams and agencies that need approvals, social listening and a shared inbox.

Questions

Is there a social media scheduler in Dari or Farsi?

Yes. Yekja has a full Dari/Farsi interface (right to left) and an English one. You can post and schedule to TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, Telegram, X, LinkedIn, Threads and Pinterest.

Which scheduler uses the Hijri Shamsi (solar) calendar?

Yekja shows dates in the solar calendar, with Afghan month names (Hamal, Sawr, Jawza…) or Iranian ones (Farvardin, Ordibehesht…). You can also switch to the international calendar.

Can I post to Telegram and Instagram at the same time?

Yes. In Yekja you upload once, tick Telegram, Instagram, TikTok and your other accounts, and post or schedule them together.

Is Yekja cheaper than Buffer or Hootsuite?

For 3 accounts, Yekja Creator is €12 a month. Buffer Essentials is $5 per channel ($15 for 3, billed yearly) and Hootsuite starts at $99 a month. Yekja also has a free plan with 1 account.

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Yekja vs Buffer, Metricool, Later & Hootsuite – Dari/Farsi scheduler