Comparison
Buffer vs Planable
Buffer and Planable are both popular social media tools. Here is how they compare on price, free plan and networks.
Side-by-side comparison
| Buffer | Planable | Planifly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Essentials from $5/month per channel (billed yearly) | Basic from $33 per workspace/month | From $19/month |
| Free plan | Free forever: 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel | Free: 50 posts in total (not monthly) | No |
| Free trial | 14 days on paid plans | None | 7 days |
| Networks | 11 — Bluesky, Facebook, Google Business Profile, Instagram, LinkedIn, Mastodon, Pinterest, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube | 9 — Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Google Business Profile, Threads | 10 — Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Threads, Bluesky, Telegram |
| Telegram | No | No | Yes |
| YouTube | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Competitor prices read on their official pricing pages on November 2, 2026. They can change — check the competitor’s site before deciding.
Supported networks
Only on Buffer
Bluesky, Mastodon
On both
Facebook, Google Business Profile, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube
Only on Planable
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Buffer
A simple, long-established scheduler priced per connected channel.
Where Buffer shines
- Very simple interface
- Generous free plan to get started
- Supports Google Business Profile and Mastodon
What to know before choosing Buffer
- The bill grows with every channel you add
- Free plan capped at 10 scheduled posts per channel
- No Telegram
Planable
A collaboration-first tool built around content review and client approval.
Where Planable shines
- Excellent approval workflow
- Unlimited users per workspace
- Agency-friendly
What to know before choosing Planable
- Basic is capped at 60 posts and 4 social pages per workspace per month
- Analytics and inbox are paid add-ons
- No Bluesky or Telegram
A third option: 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.
Plan a whole week of content in one sitting
Connect your accounts, write once, adapt per network and let Planifly publish at the right time.
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