Head to head
Taplio vs AuthoredUp (2026): two Chrome extensions, two different jobs
Taplio is a growth suite with AI writing and outreach; AuthoredUp is the best LinkedIn editor with cheap, deep analytics. Both run as Chrome extensions. Which to pick.
Short answer
Pick AuthoredUp ($19.95/mo) if you write your own posts and want the best editor, an exact 'see more' preview and deep analytics, with a card-free trial. Pick Taplio if you want an AI writer (Growth, $69/mo), the 5M+ viral-post library, or lead generation and outreach (Pro, $199/mo). Both run as Chrome extensions in your LinkedIn session.
Both live in your browser as Chrome extensions, both schedule and measure posts. Past that, they want different things from you: Taplio wants to write and grow for you; AuthoredUp wants to help you finish what you wrote.
Side by side
| Feature | Taplio | AuthoredUp |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Content and outbound lead generation in one subscription | People who write their own posts and want them formatted, previewed and measured |
| Starting price | $39/mo | $19.95/mo |
| AI writing | Yes, from Growth ($69) upwards | Coauthor (beta), trained on your past posts |
| Writes from your own material | Repurpose from a URL; no persistent knowledge base | No |
| Visuals | Carousels and AI images | None |
| Scheduling | Yes, with first comment, auto-reply and auto-DM boosts | Yes, plus reminders and a best-time heatmap |
| How it connects to LinkedIn | Chrome extension in your live LinkedIn session | Chrome extension in your own session. No engagement automation. |
| Analytics | Yes, on every plan | Strong, with full history import |
| Teams | Per seat from Growth ($69/seat) | Business plan, billed per profile; managers free |
| Lead gen / outreach | Yes on Pro: lead database, bulk DMs and connection requests | No |
| Free trial | 7 days of Pro, card required | Free trial, no card |
Writing
Taplio has a mature AI writer on Growth ($69) and the 5M+ viral-post library on every plan. AuthoredUp's Coauthor is still in beta and learns only from your past posts; its strength is the editor and the exact desktop and mobile preview.
Analytics
Both include analytics. AuthoredUp goes deeper for less money, with full history import.
Reviews
AuthoredUp: Chrome Web Store 4.7 from 70 ratings, 30,000 users. Taplio: Trustpilot 3.6 from 20, G2 4.1 from 9, Product Hunt 4.1 from 14.
Terms
AuthoredUp's trial needs no card but all sales are final. Taplio's trial takes a card; it honours a 30-day refund window.
Verdict
AuthoredUp
Best for People who write their own posts and want them formatted, previewed and measured
A Chrome extension and web app that is the best LinkedIn post editor we tested: rich formatting, an exact "see more" preview on desktop and mobile, and cheap, deep analytics. An AI writer, Coauthor, is in beta.
Good
- Best editor and preview: see exactly where the "see more" fold falls on desktop and mobile
- Imports your full post history for analytics like saves and sends
- Only free trial here that needs no credit card
- Chrome Web Store 4.7 from 70 ratings, 30,000 users
Watch out
- Creates no visuals: no carousels, infographics or images
- Can't read your blog, videos or documents
- Coauthor AI is still in beta and only learns from your past LinkedIn posts
Taplio
Best for Content and outbound lead generation in one subscription
The category heavyweight from lempire, the makers of lemlist. An AI writer, scheduler and 5M+ viral-post library, plus a lead database and bulk outreach on its top plan.
Good
- Searchable library of 5M+ viral LinkedIn posts, even on the cheapest plan
- Scheduling and analytics included on every tier
- The only tool here with a real lead database and bulk outreach (Pro)
- Strong AI-assistant story: a hosted MCP server with 27 tools and free Claude Skills
Watch out
- The $39 Starter plan has no AI writing at all: the real price for AI is $69
- Works through a Chrome extension inside your live LinkedIn session, not an official API
- Trustpilot 3.6 from 20 reviews, half of them 1-star; unexpected renewals are the recurring complaint
Frequently asked questions
Is AuthoredUp cheaper than Taplio?
Yes. AuthoredUp Individual is $19.95/mo; Taplio Starter is $39/mo and its AI writer needs Growth at $69/mo.
Which has better analytics?
AuthoredUp, which imports your full post history and measures saves and sends. Taplio includes analytics on every plan too.
Does AuthoredUp have AI?
Its AI writer, Coauthor, is in beta and trained on your past posts. Taplio's AI writer is mature and starts on Growth.