Buffer pricing
5 plans read from buffer.com
FreeFree Free forever · up to 3 channels · 10 scheduled posts per channel · 100 ideas · 1 user · 1 API key · 3,000 requests/monthFree forever; connect up to 3 channels Read 28 Sep 2026 · buffer.com
Essentials$5 a month 1 channel · $60 billed yearly (save 2 months)Unlimited scheduled posts per channel · unlimited ideas · 1 user · 3 API keys · 7,500 requests/month1 channel; 14-day free trial Read 28 Sep 2026 · buffer.com
Essentials$60 a year Billed yearly; save 2 months1 user · Unlimited scheduled posts per channel · 3 API keys · 7,500 API requests per month Read 20 Sep 2026 · buffer.com
Team$10 a month 1 channel · $120 billed yearly (save 2 months)Unlimited scheduled posts per channel · unlimited ideas · unlimited team members · 5 API keys · 15,000 requests/month1 channel; 14-day free trial Read 28 Sep 2026 · buffer.com
Team$120 a year Billed yearly; save 2 monthsUnlimited team members · Unlimited scheduled posts per channel · 5 API keys · 15,000 API requests per month Read 20 Sep 2026 · buffer.com
In short
- Buffer has a free plan (Free).
- A free trial is offered.
- Paid plans published: 4, from $5 a month.
What the alternatives costAll alternatives →
| Tool | From | Free plan | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metricool | $20/mo | Yes | No |
| Planable | $9/mo | Yes | Yes |
| SocialPilot | $25/mo | No | Yes |
| Social Champ | $5/mo | Yes | No |
| Iconosquare | — | Yes | Yes |
| Typefully | $8.25/mo | Yes | No |
| Agorapulse | $99/mo | Yes | Yes |
| OneUp | $15/mo | No | Yes |