Buffer
8.9#2 in social media management toolsFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitBuffer vs SmarterQueue
SmarterQueue
6.7#96 in social media management toolsFrom $25 a monthAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Buffer | SmarterQueue |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics level | advanced | basic |
| Approval workflow | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2010 | 2016 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Paid from | 5 | 21 |
| Social accounts | 1 | 5 |
| 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,TikTok,YouTube,Threads,X,LinkedIn,Pinterest,Google Business Profiles |
| Team users | 1 | 1 |
Buffer plans
- FreeFree
- Essentials$5 a month
- Team$10 a month
SmarterQueue plans
- Pro$25 a month
- Team$50 a month
- Custom—
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 SmarterQueue if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.