Buffer
4.41.5k reviewsFree (limited), then from $6/channel/mo
A simple, affordable social media scheduler favored by solo creators and small businesses.
Visit BufferSummary
Buffer keeps its feature set deliberately lean — scheduling, a content calendar, basic analytics — and prices per channel rather than per seat, which makes it cheap for solo operators. Larger marketing teams needing approval workflows or deep listening tools tend to outgrow it into Hootsuite or Sprout Social.
Strengths
Ease of Use
88
Value
86
Features
70
Support
74
Pricing
Starter
Free
- Core features
- Community support
- Limited usage
Pro
Free (limited), then from $6/channel/mo
- Everything in Starter
- Priority support
- Higher usage limits
- Advanced features
Enterprise
Custom
- Everything in Pro
- Dedicated account manager
- SSO & advanced security
- Custom contracts
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