Buffer
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VisitBuffer vs Postmill
What both publish
| Fact | Buffer | Postmill |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics level | advanced | advanced |
| Approval workflow | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | A self-hosted version is free on the user's own hardware. |
| Integrations | Buffer's integrations directory lists 24 apps, including Canva, ChatGPT, Claude, Dropbox, Google Drive, IFTTT, Make, n8n, WordPress, and Zapier. | Integrations include API, SDK, webhooks, Zapier, Make, n8n, and MCP. |
| Paid from | 5 | 9 |
| Social accounts | 1 | 3 |
| Social inbox | Yes | Yes |
| Supported channels | Buffer lists Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Threads, Pinterest, Google Business Profile, Bluesky, Mastodon, and Substack as channels. | Postmill supports more than 45 channels, including X, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Discord, and WordPress. |
| Supported networks | Facebook,Instagram,X/Twitter,LinkedIn,Pinterest,TikTok,Google Business Profile,Start Pages,Mastodon,YouTube Shorts,Threads,Bluesky | X,LinkedIn,LinkedIn Page,Reddit,Instagram Business,Instagram Standalone,Facebook Page,Threads,YouTube,Google My Business,TikTok,Pinterest,Dribbble,Discord,Slack,Kick,Twitch,Mastodon,Bluesky,Lemmy,Farcaster,Telegram,LINE,Matrix,Nostr,VK,Medium,Dev.to,Hashnode,WordPress,ListMonk,Moltbook,Whop,Skool,MeWe,Tumblr,Pixelfed,PeerTube,Akkoma,Discourse,Friendica,GoToSocial,Misskey,Odysee,Sharkey |
| Team users | 1 | 1 |
Buffer plans
- FreeFree
- Essentials$5 a month
- Team$10 a month
Postmill 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 if…
Postmill suits individuals and teams managing publishing across multiple social and other supported channels. Its roles, approvals, multi-brand workspaces, and analytics may be useful to organizations coordinating content and reviewing results.