Comparison
Buffer vs Postiz
Buffer and Postiz are both popular social media tools. Here is how they compare on price, free plan and networks.
Side-by-side comparison
| Buffer | Postiz | Planifly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Essentials from $5/month per channel (billed yearly) | Standard from $29/month (5 channels) | From $19/month |
| Free plan | Free forever: 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel | No | No |
| Free trial | 14 days on paid plans | 7 days | 7 days |
| Networks | 11 — Bluesky, Facebook, Google Business Profile, Instagram, LinkedIn, Mastodon, Pinterest, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube | 12 — X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, YouTube, Pinterest, Reddit, Telegram, Mastodon | 10 — Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Threads, Bluesky, Telegram |
| Telegram | No | Yes | 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
Google Business Profile
On both
Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Mastodon, Pinterest, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube
Only on Postiz
Reddit, Telegram
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
Postiz
An open-source scheduler aimed at AI agents, with a self-hosting option.
Where Postiz shines
- Open source, can be self-hosted
- Around 30 channels
- MCP server and CLI for AI agents
What to know before choosing Postiz
- 5 channels on the $29 entry plan
- No free plan
- Self-hosting means running and updating the servers yourself
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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