Buffer
Long-running social scheduler priced per connected channel, with a free plan covering three channels.
- Best for
- Solo creators and small teams
- Pricing
- Per channel, freemium
- Price
- Free plan
What Buffer does
Buffer schedules posts across the major networks and bills per connected channel, which keeps costs low for small accounts. Its free plan covers 3 channels with 10 queued posts each; paid Essentials starts at $5 per channel per month. Reporting and team features are lighter than enterprise suites.
Pricing
| Pricing model | Per channel, freemium |
|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan |
From Buffer's public pricing. Confirm current rates on their site.
Pros and cons
- Free plan for up to 3 channels
- Paid plans from $5 per channel
- 1,000+ G2 reviews
- Free plan caps queue at 10 posts per channel
- Reporting lighter than enterprise suites
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Buffer FAQs
What is Buffer?
Buffer is a long-running social scheduler priced per connected channel, with a free plan covering three channels. Core services: Post scheduling, Social analytics, AI caption assistant, Engagement replies.
How much does Buffer cost?
Buffer has a free plan, with paid tiers on a per channel, freemium basis. Prices come from public pricing pages; confirm current rates before you sign.
Who is Buffer best for?
Buffer is best for solo creators and small teams.
Is Buffer legit? What do reviews say?
Buffer is rated 4.2 on Trustpilot (146 reviews).
What are the pros and cons of Buffer?
Pros: free plan for up to 3 channels; paid plans from $5 per channel; 1,000+ G2 reviews. Cons: free plan caps queue at 10 posts per channel; reporting lighter than enterprise suites.
What are the best Buffer alternatives?
BestAdAgency ranks Buffer #1 in Free Social Media Scheduling Tools, #2 in Tools for Scheduling Social Media Posts, #3 in Social Media Management Tools. Each of those lists compares Buffer with its closest alternatives on results, specialty fit, pricing transparency and reviews.