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Buffer

Simple social media scheduling for small teams

Free
Starting price
4.3/5
G2 rating
3
Pricing plans
2010
Founded

Buffer is a straightforward social media scheduling tool focused on helping small businesses and creators publish consistently. Known for its clean interface, affordable pricing, and focus on doing scheduling well rather than trying to do everything.

Key features

Post schedulingAnalyticsEngagement inboxStart page (link-in-bio)CollaborationAI assistantCalendar view

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

Top Buffer alternatives

Hootsuite Social media management platform for teams
Sprout Social Enterprise social media management and analytics
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