Is HireSteward an AuthoredUp alternative?

They solve different problems. AuthoredUp helps you write and format posts yourself. HireSteward writes and publishes them for you. If writing is the part you want to hand off, HireSteward is the closer fit.

Yes. You could write some posts by hand in AuthoredUp and let HireSteward cover the rest of the week.

Does HireSteward need a browser extension?

No. Everything, including scheduling and publishing, runs in the HireSteward web app.

Comparison

HireSteward vs AuthoredUp

AuthoredUp is a LinkedIn editor and analytics tool for people who write their own posts, with formatting, previews, hooks and scheduling through its extension. HireSteward writes and publishes the posts for you.

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7-day free trial. No credit card.

Last checked October 24, 2026

Side by side

HireSteward and AuthoredUp, feature by feature

FeatureHireStewardAutopilotAuthoredUp

Networks: HireSteward: LinkedIn and X; AuthoredUp: LinkedIn
Paid plans: HireSteward: Starter $35, Pro $59, Authority $199 a month; AuthoredUp: Individual $19.95 a month ($16.63 billed yearly); Business $14.95 per profile a month for 3 or more profiles
Trying it: HireSteward: 7-day free trial with Starter limits, no credit card; AuthoredUp: Free trial, no credit card required
Writing: HireSteward: Writes posts from your own notes in a voice built from your past posts, with a quality gate before publishing; AuthoredUp: Editor with text styling, readability grade, multi device preview and 300+ hooks and endings. AI writing (Coauthor) in closed beta
Scheduling: HireSteward: Calendar, your own posting times, and autopilot that decides what to post and when; AuthoredUp: Schedule posts ahead of time through the extension
Analytics: HireSteward: Performance metrics per post, with insights and timing suggestions on Pro; AuthoredUp: Performance dashboard, post comparison, CSV export and an analytics API
Teams: HireSteward: Built for one person; no team seats; AuthoredUp: Business plan with multiple profiles, roles and draft collaboration

AuthoredUp facts come from its official site. Prices and features change, so check their site before you decide.

When AuthoredUp is the better fit

You enjoy writing your own posts and want a better editor, formatting and an exact feed preview.
You want detailed LinkedIn analytics with CSV export or an API.
You manage several LinkedIn profiles and want a low price per profile.

How HireSteward differs

You would rather not write every post. Steward drafts from your notes and can publish on autopilot.
LinkedIn and X from one account on Pro and Authority, including threads on X.
Visuals come built in: diagrams, code cards, carousels and short narrated videos made from the post itself.
A 7-day free trial that starts without a credit card.

Questions

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