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Edgar vs AuthoredUp: honest comparison

Edgar and AuthoredUp solve the LinkedIn content challenge from opposite angles. Edgar removes writing from the equation entirely by turning voice conversations into posts. AuthoredUp makes you a better LinkedIn writer with formatting tools, templates, analytics, and a drafts library. One replaces writing; the other enhances it.

Edgar writes your LinkedIn posts from a 10-minute weekly call. Talk once, post all week, in your own voice.

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Where Edgar is stronger

  • +No writing required, ideal for people who have ideas but struggle to put them into words
  • +Faster content creation: 10-15 minutes of conversation produces 2-3 posts
  • +Posts capture your natural voice and thinking, not templated structures
  • +Works independently, no need to learn formatting tricks or writing techniques

Where AuthoredUp is stronger

  • +Rich text formatting and preview tools that work right inside LinkedIn
  • +Extensive template library and post analytics help you improve your writing over time
  • +Very affordable, significantly lower price point for people who enjoy writing

Feature-by-feature comparison

FeatureEdgarAuthoredUp
Content creation methodVoice conversation with AIEnhanced writing editor with templates
Writing requiredNone, you talkYes, you write, it helps you format
LinkedIn integrationPublishes to LinkedInChrome extension inside LinkedIn
Post analyticsViews, reactions, comments per postDetailed post performance tracking
Content templatesAI adapts to your voice automatically200+ curated post templates
PricingFrom $49/moFrom $19.95/mo

The verdict

Choose Edgar if writing is the bottleneck. You have plenty of ideas but never get around to writing them down. Choose AuthoredUp if you enjoy writing and want tools to make your posts look better, perform better, and take less time to format. AuthoredUp is a great fit for natural writers; Edgar is built for people who'd rather talk.

Edgar is ideal for

Professionals with deep expertise who don't enjoy or have time for writing

AuthoredUp is ideal for

Active LinkedIn writers who want better formatting, templates, and post analytics

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