6 reasons why professionals choose Instation over AuthoredUp
While AuthoredUp is great for formatting, Instation offers a comprehensive solution for LinkedIn presence
Unlike AuthoredUp's formatting focus, Instation offers comprehensive AI content generation including posts, images, GIFs, and carousels.
Access viral LinkedIn posts, trending influencers, and news trends. AuthoredUp lacks these discovery features.
Start with a genuine free plan (10 credits monthly) vs AuthoredUp's paid-only model starting at $19.95/month.
Beyond formatting, get content creation, inspiration, analytics, and optimization tools in one comprehensive platform.
Like AuthoredUp, Instation is fully compliant with LinkedIn's ToS - no cookies, no automation, completely safe to use.
Create diverse content beyond text posts - images, GIFs, carousels, and banners. AuthoredUp focuses mainly on text formatting.
Feature-by-feature comparison
See how Instation's comprehensive platform compares to AuthoredUp's formatting-focused approach
| Features | Instation | AuthoredUp |
|---|---|---|
| Content Creation | ||
| AI Post Generator | ||
| Professional Templates | 50+ templates | Basic templates |
| Multiple Content Types | Posts, Images, GIFs, Carousels | Posts only |
| Image Generation | ||
| GIF Creator | GIF integration | |
| Carousel Generator | ||
| Banner Designer | ||
| Topic Generator | ||
| Post Formatting | ||
| Content Inspiration | ||
| Viral LinkedIn Posts | ||
| Trending Influencers | ||
| Trends & News Finder | ||
| Content Remixing | Post reuse | |
| Analytics & Optimization | ||
| Post Analytics | ||
| Profile Optimization | Full analysis & recommendations | |
| Performance Recommendations | Basic insights | |
| Growth Tracking | Posts that boosted growth | |
| Scheduling & Management | ||
| Content Scheduling | ||
| Content Calendar | ||
| Drafts Management | ||
| Team Collaboration | Business plan | Team features |
| Safety & Pricing | ||
| LinkedIn ToS Compliant | ||
| No Data Scraping | ||
| Free Plan Available | 10 monthly credits | |
| Affordable Pricing | Starting at $15/month | Starting at $19.95/month |
Pricing comparison: Better value with a free plan
Get more features for better value, starting with a genuine free plan
| Plan | Instation | AuthoredUp |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | $0 - 10 monthly credits | No free plan |
| Starter Plan | $15/month - 150 credits | $19.95/month - Limited features |
| Business Plan | $29/month - Unlimited credits | $39.95/month - Team features |
| Value Proposition | All-in-one AI-powered platform | Focus on post formatting & preview |
Start for Free
Begin with Instation's free plan (10 monthly credits) vs AuthoredUp's paid-only model
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Get your Sunday back
Draft a month of content in under 30 minutes using AI that sounds just like you.
Get seen, not scrolled past
Use proven post structures that helped our users get over 100M views - without chasing trends.
Stand out authentically
Create content that reflects your unique voice and expertise, not generic AI-generated posts.
Save hours every week
Turn a single piece of content into multiple engaging LinkedIn posts in minutes.
Get your Sunday back
Draft a month of content in under 30 minutes using AI that sounds just like you.
Get seen, not scrolled past
Use proven post structures that helped our users get over 100M views - without chasing trends.
Stand out authentically
Create content that reflects your unique voice and expertise, not generic AI-generated posts.
Save hours every week
Turn a single piece of content into multiple engaging LinkedIn posts in minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about choosing between Instation and AuthoredUp
AuthoredUp focuses primarily on post formatting and preview features, while Instation is a comprehensive AI-powered LinkedIn presence platform. Instation includes content creation, inspiration, analytics, and optimization tools in addition to formatting capabilities.
Yes, Instation offers a genuine free plan with 10 monthly credits that includes access to AI post generation, topic generator, image creation, and basic analytics. AuthoredUp doesn't offer a free plan - their pricing starts at $19.95/month.
Yes, and much more. While AuthoredUp focuses on text formatting, Instation offers AI-powered image generation, GIF creation, carousel making, and banner design. You can create diverse visual content types beyond what AuthoredUp offers.
Absolutely. Like AuthoredUp, Instation is fully compliant with LinkedIn's Terms of Service. We don't use cookies, automation, or any practices that could risk your LinkedIn account. Both tools are equally safe.
That depends on your workflow preferences. Instation works as a web application where you create and schedule content, while AuthoredUp's Chrome extension allows direct editing on LinkedIn. Instation's approach provides more comprehensive features and planning capabilities.