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Buffer helps creators, small businesses, and agencies plan, publish, and analyze social media posts across 12 platforms, in one place.

Buffer Pricing

Last edited: October 2026

Team
From10.00 $/ Account / month
Per channel per month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly). Each channel after the 10th costs less. Nonprofits get 50% off.
Everything in Essentials
Unlimited team members
Approval workflows
Custom access and permissions per channel
Branded reports with your logo
API: 5 keys, 15,000 requests per month
14-day free trial
Essentials
From5.00 $/ Account / month
Per channel per month, billed yearly ($6 billed monthly). Each channel after the 10th costs less. Nonprofits get 50% off.
Unlimited scheduled posts per channel
Unlimited ideas and AI Assistant
Advanced analytics and reports (CSV, PDF)
First comment scheduling
Hashtag manager and channel groups
Unlimited AI replies to comments
API: 3 keys, 7,500 requests per month
1 user, 14-day free trial
Free
Free
Up to 3 channels
10 scheduled posts per channel
AI Assistant and 100 ideas
Insights with 30-day history
Community inbox for comments
Start Page (link in bio)
API: 1 key, 3,000 requests per month
1 user, iOS and Android apps

Free trial version (14 days)

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