Alternatives
The best Buffer alternatives in 2026
A simple, long-established scheduler priced per connected channel. If it no longer fits your needs or budget, here are 9 alternatives, starting with Planifly.
Why people look for a Buffer alternative
- The bill grows with every channel you add
- Free plan capped at 10 scheduled posts per channel
- No Telegram
9 alternatives to Buffer
1. Planifly
Unlimited scheduled posts, 10 networks and a French and English interface.
From $19/month
Full comparison with Planifly- Unlimited scheduled posts on every plan — no per-post quota.
- 10 networks, including TikTok Direct Post, YouTube, Pinterest, Threads, Bluesky and Telegram.
- 7-day free trial; in Africa the trial starts without a card and plans can be paid in FCFA with mobile money.
- Interface in French and English, with iOS and Android apps.
- Connects to ChatGPT and other AI assistants (MCP) to draft and schedule posts from a conversation.
2. Hootsuite
An enterprise-grade suite for large teams: publishing, listening, ads and reporting.
- Starting price
- Standard from $99/month (billed yearly)
- Free plan
- No
- Networks
- 8
Compare Buffer and Hootsuite- Very complete feature set
- Social listening and advanced reporting
- Many third-party integrations
3. Later
A visual planner born on Instagram, popular with creators and brands.
- Starting price
- Starter from $18.75/month (billed yearly)
- Free plan
- No
- Networks
- 8
Compare Buffer and Later- Visual feed planning
- Link-in-bio tool
- Supports Snapchat
4. Sprout Social
A premium platform for marketing teams, with deep analytics and a unified inbox.
- Starting price
- Essentials from $79 per seat/month (yearly) or $99 monthly
- Free plan
- No
- Networks
- 8
Compare Buffer and Sprout Social- Excellent reporting
- Unified social inbox
- Long trial without a card
5. Metricool
An analytics-first tool that also schedules, with ads reporting for Meta, Google and TikTok.
- Starting price
- Starter from $20/month (yearly) or $25 monthly
- Free plan
- Free: 1 brand, 20 scheduled posts per month, no LinkedIn or X
- Networks
- 10
Compare Buffer and Metricool- Strong analytics and competitor tracking
- Ads reporting
- Free plan available
6. Agorapulse
A social media suite focused on inbox management and team collaboration.
- Starting price
- Standard from $79 per user/month (yearly) or $99 monthly
- Free plan
- Limited free plan
- Networks
- 11
Compare Buffer and Agorapulse- Powerful social inbox
- Team workflows
- Supports Reddit and Google Business Profile
7. Postiz
An open-source scheduler aimed at AI agents, with a self-hosting option.
- Starting price
- Standard from $29/month (5 channels)
- Free plan
- No
- Networks
- 12
Compare Buffer and Postiz- Open source, can be self-hosted
- Around 30 channels
- MCP server and CLI for AI agents
8. Swello
A French social media tool for small teams and agencies.
- Starting price
- Medium from €19/month (billed yearly)
- Free plan
- Free forever: 5 profiles, 40 scheduled posts per month
- Networks
- 7
Compare Buffer and Swello- French company and support
- Free plan
- Simple interface
9. Planable
A collaboration-first tool built around content review and client approval.
- Starting price
- Basic from $33 per workspace/month
- Free plan
- Free: 50 posts in total (not monthly)
- Networks
- 9
Compare Buffer and Planable- Excellent approval workflow
- Unlimited users per workspace
- Agency-friendly
Competitor prices read on their official pricing pages on November 2, 2026. They can change — check the competitor’s site before deciding.
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