Buffer
8.9#2 in social media management toolsFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitBuffer vs Mixpost
What both publish
| Fact | Buffer | Mixpost |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Approval workflow | Yes | Yes |
| Audience | Buffer describes itself as a toolkit for creators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses and lists agencies, developers, nonprofits, higher education, and startups as audiences. | The maker describes Mixpost as intended for agencies, businesses, and creators who want control of their data. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Security | Buffer supports two-factor authentication, and Team-plan administrators can require it for every organization member. | The pricing page says passwords are hashed with bcrypt, sensitive third-party credentials and access tokens are encrypted at rest, and user accounts support two-factor authentication. |
| 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,Threads,X,LinkedIn,YouTube,TikTok,Pinterest,Mastodon,Bluesky,Pixelfed,Google Business |
Buffer plans
- FreeFree
- Essentials$5 a month
- Team$10 a month
Mixpost plans
- LiteFree
- Spark$29 a month
- Momentum$49 a month
- Business$79 a month
- Agency$149 a month
- Pro$299, paid once
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 Mixpost if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.