Buffer
8.9#2 in social media management toolsFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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SMMplanner
7.4#38 in social media management toolsFrom $8 a monthFree planiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Buffer | SMMplanner |
|---|---|---|
| Approval workflow | Yes | Yes |
| 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. | The maker says VK, Facebook, OK, Twitter, Telegram and Viber use their official APIs for posting. |
| Paid from | 5 | 15 |
| Security | Buffer supports two-factor authentication, and Team-plan administrators can require it for every organization member. | SMMplanner says it never stores social media passwords and does not have access to them. |
| Social accounts | 1 | 5 |
| Support | Buffer says its global Customer Advocacy team provides human support across time zones with no bots. | The Business plan includes priority support and legal support. |
| Supported networks | Facebook,Instagram,X/Twitter,LinkedIn,Pinterest,TikTok,Google Business Profile,Start Pages,Mastodon,YouTube Shorts,Threads,Bluesky | Instagram,Facebook,LinkedIn,Discord,Twitter,Pinterest,Viber,TenChat,Odnoklassniki,Telegram,VKontakte,MAX |
| Team collaboration | Teams can manage, edit, and approve social media posts. | Teams can invite coworkers and clients, assign roles, group accounts into projects and publish content after approval. |
| Team users | 1 | 1 |
Buffer plans
- FreeFree
- Essentials$5 a month
- Team$10 a month
SMMplanner plans
- FreeFree
- Starter$15 a month
- Beginner$8 a month
- Pro$11 a month
- Analytics$30 a month
- Business$30 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 SMMplanner if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.