Buffer
9.0#1 in social media management toolsFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitBuffer vs SocialPilot
SocialPilot
8.5#10 in social media management toolsFrom $25 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Buffer | SocialPilot |
|---|---|---|
| API access | Plans include API access with plan-specific API key and request limits. | API access is listed for the Enterprise plan, while the other listed plans show no API access. |
| Approval workflow | Yes | Yes |
| Browser extension | Buffer offers a browser extension for Chrome, Safari, Opera, and Edge that can share links, images, and videos from the web. | The extension works with current Chrome, Firefox, and Edge versions and can share or schedule content while browsing. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Mobile apps | Buffer's mobile app is available through the iOS App Store and Android Play Store, with minimum requirements of iOS 17 and Android 7.1. | SocialPilot provides iOS and Android apps for scheduling, social management, and review management. |
| Security | Buffer supports two-factor authentication, and Team-plan administrators can require it for every organization member. | The trust center describes data-security controls, subprocessors, privacy documents, and SOC 2 audit reporting. |
| Social accounts | 1 | 5 |
| Social inbox | Yes | The unified inbox is intended for monitoring and replying to comments and messages. |
Buffer plans
- FreeFree
- Essentials$5 a month
- Team$10 a month
SocialPilot plans
- Essentials$25 a month
- Standard$42 a month
- Premium$85 a month
- Ultimate$170 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
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 SocialPilot if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.