Buffer
8.9#2 in social media management toolsFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Zoho Social
8.4#13 in social media management toolsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Buffer | Zoho Social |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics level | advanced | basic |
| Approval workflow | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2010 | 1996 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Social accounts | 1 | 12 |
| Social inbox | Yes | No |
| Supported networks | Facebook,Instagram,X/Twitter,LinkedIn,Pinterest,TikTok,Google Business Profile,Start Pages,Mastodon,YouTube Shorts,Threads,Bluesky | X,Instagram,Facebook,Google Business Profile,LinkedIn,TikTok,Pinterest,Mastodon,YouTube,Threads,Bluesky |
| Team users | 1 | 1 |
Buffer plans
- FreeFree
- Essentials$5 a month
- Team$10 a month
Zoho Social plans
- FreeFree
- Standard—
- Professional—
- Premium—
- AgencyPriced on request
- Agency PlusPriced 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 Zoho Social if…
Zoho Social is suited to individuals, teams, and agencies organizing posts across social networks. Agencies can use its branded dashboard and client invitations, while teams can collaborate on drafts and approvals.