Buffer
8.9#2 in social media management toolsFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Iconosquare
8.7#6 in social media management toolsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Buffer | Iconosquare |
|---|---|---|
| API | Buffer's API is available on every current plan, including Free, with plan-specific API keys and request limits. | API access is included in the Custom plan. |
| Founded | 2010 | 2011 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Buffer's integrations directory lists 24 apps, including Canva, ChatGPT, Claude, Dropbox, Google Drive, IFTTT, Make, n8n, WordPress, and Zapier. | Official integrations include Zapier, Slack notifications through Zapier, Adobe Express, OneDrive and Dropbox; Canva import is listed as coming soon. |
| Mobile apps | Buffer's mobile app is available through the iOS App Store and Android Play Store, with minimum requirements of iOS 17 and Android 7.1. | Iconosquare Companion is available through the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android. |
Buffer plans
- FreeFree
- Essentials$5 a month
- Team$10 a month
Iconosquare plans
- FreeFree
- Starter€9 a month
- Launch€33 a month
- Scale€69 a month
- CustomPriced 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 Iconosquare if…
Iconosquare suits brands and agencies that want social analytics alongside publishing and collaboration tools. The free plan is a fit for a single user managing two profiles with limited monthly scheduling.