Buffer
9.0#1 in social media management toolsFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Postmill AI
7.3#43 in social media management toolsFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | Buffer | Postmill AI |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Listed channel integrations include X, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Discord, Telegram, Slack, Mastodon, Reddit, WordPress, and others. |
| Paid from | 5 | 9 |
| Security | Buffer supports two-factor authentication, and Team-plan administrators can require it for every organization member. | The homepage states that channel connections use official OAuth and that no passwords are stored. |
| Support | Buffer says its global Customer Advocacy team provides human support across time zones with no bots. | Priority support is included in the Agency plan. |
Buffer plans
- FreeFree
- Essentials$5 a month
- Team$10 a month
Postmill AI plans
- Starter$9 a month
- Pro$29 a month
- Team$99 a month
- Agency$249 a month
- Self-HostedFree
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 Postmill AI if…
It suits individuals, teams, and agencies managing client brands in one workspace. Self-hosting is available for organizations wanting the core on their own hardware.