BrightBean Studio is an open-source, self-hostable social media management platform built with Django 5.x and Python 3.12+. It supports scheduling, publishing, and managing content across 10+ platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Threads, Bluesky, Google Business Profile, and Mastodon. Key features include multi-workspace RBAC, a visual content calendar, approval workflows, a unified social inbox with sentiment analysis, a media library, and a client portal with magic-link access. It can be deployed via Docker on a VPS or one-click to Heroku, Render, or Railway. Licensed under AGPL-3.0 with no paid tiers or feature gates, positioning itself as a free alternative to tools like Sendible or SocialPilot.
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About BrightBean StudioFeaturesSupported PlatformsQuick Start (Docker)Fully Local Development (without Docker)Running TestsLinting & Type CheckingProduction DeploymentProject StructureEnvironment VariablesPlatform CredentialsInbox: Backfill Historical MessagesTech StackTroubleshootingContributingSecurityLicenseSort: