Buffer
8.9#2 in social media management toolsFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitBuffer vs Hootsuite
What both publish
| Fact | Buffer | Hootsuite |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics level | advanced | standard |
| Approval workflow | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2010 | 2008 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Social accounts | 1 | 10 |
| Social inbox | Yes | Yes |
| Supported networks | Facebook,Instagram,X/Twitter,LinkedIn,Pinterest,TikTok,Google Business Profile,Start Pages,Mastodon,YouTube Shorts,Threads,Bluesky | Facebook,Instagram,X,LinkedIn,TikTok,YouTube,Threads,WhatsApp,Pinterest,Google Business Profile,Bluesky |
| Team users | 1 | 1 |
Buffer plans
- FreeFree
- Essentials$5 a month
- Team$10 a month
Hootsuite plans
- Standard$99 a month
- Professional$199 a month
- Advanced$399 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Buffer if…
Buffer suits creators, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and teams that schedule social posts and want tools for comments, analytics, or collaboration. The free plan may suit users managing up to three channels with limited scheduled posts and ideas.
Pick Hootsuite if…
Hootsuite suits individuals or teams managing social accounts across its supported networks. Its planning, inbox, publishing, and analytics tools support organizations coordinating social campaigns.