Buffer Pricing (2026)
Simple social media scheduling for small teams.
✓ Free plan available freemium
From $6/mo
Reviewed by the StackSwitch Editorial Team · Last updated July 2026
Buffer plans
Free
forever
Free
- ✓ 3 social channels
- ✓ 10 scheduled posts/channel
- ✓ Basic analytics
- ✓ 1 user
Most popular
Essentials
channel/mo
$6
- ✓ 1 user
- ✓ Unlimited posts
- ✓ Engagement inbox
- ✓ Analytics
Team
channel/mo
$12
- ✓ Unlimited users
- ✓ Approval workflows
- ✓ Draft collaboration
- ✓ Custom access
Is Buffer worth the price?
Buffer scores 4.3/5 on G2 and 4.5/5 on Capterra. The free plan is a low-risk way to test it before committing to a paid tier.
Pros
- ✓Very clean and easy to use
- ✓Affordable per-channel pricing
- ✓Good free plan
- ✓Great for small teams
Cons
- ✗Less analytics depth than Sprout Social
- ✗No social listening
- ✗Limited reporting on free plan
Buffer user ratings
4.3/5
G2 score
4.5/5
Capterra score
Buffer pricing: frequently asked questions
How much does Buffer cost per month?
Buffer has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6/mo.
Does Buffer have a free plan?
Yes — Buffer offers a free plan. You can upgrade to a paid tier when you need more features.
How many pricing plans does Buffer have?
Buffer offers 3 plans: Free, Essentials, Team.
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