Buffer
8.9#2 in social media management toolsFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitBuffer vs PostPlan
What both publish
| Fact | Buffer | PostPlan |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics level | advanced | basic |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy and compliance | Buffer's legal center includes GDPR provisions covering deletion, access and portability, modification, data protection agreements, cookies, dispute resolution, FAQs, and subprocessors. | The privacy policy identifies GDPR, UK GDPR, Swiss data protection, CCPA, LGPD, PIPEDA, and Australian Privacy Principles in its coverage. |
| Security | Buffer supports two-factor authentication, and Team-plan administrators can require it for every organization member. | The privacy policy says OAuth tokens and API secrets are encrypted at rest with AES-256-GCM and HTTP communications require TLS 1.3. |
| Social accounts | 1 | 3 |
| Support | Buffer says its global Customer Advocacy team provides human support across time zones with no bots. | The imprint lists support by email and a 24/7 in-app help desk; the pricing page lists priority support for Pro and a dedicated account manager and SLA for Ultimate. |
| Supported networks | Facebook,Instagram,X/Twitter,LinkedIn,Pinterest,TikTok,Google Business Profile,Start Pages,Mastodon,YouTube Shorts,Threads,Bluesky | The site lists Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, X, Threads, Pinterest, Bluesky, Snapchat, and Telegram as supported networks. |
Buffer plans
- FreeFree
- Essentials$5 a month
- Team$10 a month
PostPlan plans
- Free PlanFree
- Pro Plan—
- Business Plan—
- Basic$9 a month
- Standard$29 a month
- Pro$49 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 PostPlan if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.