Buffer
Social scheduling with a free plan and per-channel paid plans.
Buffer schedules social posts. The pricing page, checked on October 15, 2026, lists a free plan for up to 3 channels.
Essentials is $5 per month for one channel, and $60 billed yearly for that channel. Team is $10 per month per channel, and $120 billed yearly. The page says yearly billing saves 2 months. Both the monthly and yearly Essentials numbers are printed, so this listing uses the monthly figure as the paid starting price and mentions the yearly total beside it.
Pros
- Free covers up to 3 channels
- Essentials prints both a monthly and a yearly figure
- Pricing is per channel, which the page states
Cons
- You pay per channel, so more accounts raise the bill
- The “save 2 months” line and the $5/$60 pair need a careful read
- Team is twice the Essentials channel price
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Questions
What is Buffer?
Buffer schedules social posts. The free plan covers up to 3 channels. Essentials is $5 per month per channel, or $60 billed yearly for one channel.
How much does Buffer cost?
Buffer is listed as freemium. Starting price: Free. Paid plans from $5/month per channel (Essentials). Those figures were checked on October 15, 2026.
What alternatives does StackFinds list for Buffer?
StackFinds lists Hootsuite as alternatives. Comparison pages repeat only the fields on those listings.
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