Buffer
8.9#2 in social media management toolsFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitBuffer vs Octopost
What both publish
| Fact | Buffer | Octopost |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics level | advanced | basic |
| Approval workflow | Yes | No |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 5 | 29 |
| Social accounts | 1 | 10 |
| Social inbox | Yes | No |
| 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,Pinterest,Threads |
| Team users | 1 | 1 |
Buffer plans
- FreeFree
- Essentials$5 a month
- Team$10 a month
Octopost plans
- FreeFree
- Creator$29 a month
- Growth$49 a month
- Agency$89 a month
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 Octopost if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.