Buffer
Free tierSimple, no-frills social media scheduler
Free plan covers 3 channels forever, and pricing scales per channel so small teams pay little.
Entry price
Free, then $5/mo
Free: 3 channels, 10 posts/channel, 100 ideas, 1 user, 5 AI replies/week, 30-day analytics, free forever
Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual /mo | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $5 | $5 | $5/channel/mo, unlimited posts, ideas, AI replies, analytics history; annual same rate, verify at checkout |
| Team | $10 | $10 | $10/channel/mo, unlimited team members, approvals, permissions, branded reports; annual same rate |
Channels on entry plan
3, free
AI content assist
Yes, AI Assistant
Analytics
Yes, unlimited on paid
Team seats
1 or unlimited (Team)
Self-hostable
No
Content calendar
Yes
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