Crispy vs AuthoredUp
Full LinkedIn automation vs post formatting
Pricing at scale
See how Crispy and AuthoredUp compare as your team grows.
| Seats | Crispy | AuthoredUp | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 seat | $49/mo | $19.95/mo | $-29.05/mo-146% less |
| 5 seats | $245/mo | $99.75/mo | $-145.25/mo-146% less |
| 10 seats | $490/mo | $199.5/mo | $-290.5/mo-146% less |
| 25 seats | $1,225/mo | $498.75/mo | $-726.25/mo-146% less |
| 50 seats | $2,450/mo | $997.5/mo | $-1,452.5/mo-146% less |
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Feature comparison
A side-by-side look at Crispy vs AuthoredUp.
| Feature | Crispy | AuthoredUp |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49/seat/mo | $19.95/mo (Pro) |
| MCP server | 164 tools (full LinkedIn) | |
| API access | Full LinkedIn API via MCP + REST | |
| Content publishing | Browser extension only | |
| Post formatting (hooks, bullets) | Via AI agents | Built-in templates |
| Text snippets & templates | Via AI agents | Built-in library |
| Post preview | Via LinkedIn UI | Built-in |
| Post analytics | ||
| LinkedIn outreach | ||
| Inbox management | ||
| LinkedIn search & profiles | ||
| Works with AI agents |
Starting price
MCP server
API access
Content publishing
Post formatting (hooks, bullets)
Text snippets & templates
Post preview
Post analytics
LinkedIn outreach
Inbox management
LinkedIn search & profiles
Works with AI agents
The honest comparison
Every tool has strengths. Here is where each one shines -- and where it falls short.
What AuthoredUp does well
Excellent post formatting
AuthoredUp excels at making posts visually appealing with hooks, bullets, emojis, and spacing templates.
Affordable pricing
At ~$20/mo, AuthoredUp is one of the cheapest LinkedIn tools available.
Zero learning curve
Browser extension that enhances the native LinkedIn post editor. Nothing to learn.
Good template library
Pre-built post templates, hook formulas, and snippet library for quick content creation.
Where AuthoredUp falls short
Formatting only
AuthoredUp helps you write better posts but cannot send messages, manage leads, search profiles, or automate anything.
No API or integrations
Browser extension only. Cannot connect to AI agents, workflow tools, or external systems.
No scheduling
You still need to manually publish posts or use another tool for scheduling.
Limited scope
Solves one small problem (post formatting) while leaving outreach, inbox, and analytics to other tools.
Why teams choose Crispy
Full LinkedIn access (164 tools)
Crispy does everything AuthoredUp does plus outreach, inbox, search, scheduling, and analytics.
2x price, 10x scope
Crispy at $39/mo covers 164 LinkedIn operations vs AuthoredUp's post formatting at ~$20/mo.
AI agent integration
Use Claude or GPT to generate perfectly formatted posts. Better than templates.
Automate everything
AuthoredUp requires manual work. Crispy enables full automation via MCP.
Which is right for you?
AuthoredUp
Choose AuthoredUp if you only need help formatting LinkedIn posts in-browser, want a simple extension with no learning curve, and handle everything else manually.
Crispy
Choose Crispy if you want content tools AND outreach, inbox, search, and analytics - or if you want AI agents to handle content creation end-to-end.
Switch from AuthoredUp
Moving to Crispy takes under 10 minutes. Here is how.
Save any custom templates or snippets from AuthoredUp locally.
Sign up for Crispy at crispy.sh -- takes under 2 minutes.
Connect your LinkedIn profile through the dashboard.
Set up your AI agent with your Crispy API key.
Train your AI agent on your writing style and formatting preferences.
Use Crispy's content publishing tools for end-to-end automated posting.
Cancel your AuthoredUp subscription when ready.
Ready to switch?
Get started in under 5 minutes. No credit card required for setup.
Start your migrationThe complete LinkedIn API. Ready when you are.
Connect your first LinkedIn profile in under 5 minutes. All 164 tools. Safe limits, warm-up, and full permission control built in.