Tool comparison · Alternatives
Alternatives to Buffer
35 tools with the same main category (Social media scheduler). Each row shows what the tool shares with Buffer, what it additionally offers there and what it does not.
- TikTok
- YouTube
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Threads
- Bluesky
- Mastodon
- Google Business Profile
64 features used · 11 networks
Order: by the number of features that both tools have according to the provider, then alphabetical. No separate rating; the sorting does not account for whether a provider pays a commission.
RecurPost
Scheduler with content reuse, inbox and white-label reports
40 shared+1 additional16 not documented at Buffer24 not covered by the alternative
4.7 / 5, G2, 65 ReviewsAdditionally, e.g. Reply to direct messages
without- Mastodon
from €8per month · flat ratebilled monthlyDetails for RecurPost
Additionally used compared to Buffer1
Inbox & Community: Reply to direct messages
Documented here, no information at Buffer16
Planning & Publishing: Content categories, Feed preview (grid), Multi-location publishing
Team & Approvals: External approval without login, Assign tasks, Multiple brands/workspaces
Network-Specific Features: Pinterest Pinboards
Reporting: Automated report delivery, White-Label Reports
Inbox & Community: Tags & labels in the inbox
AI Features: AI hashtag suggestions, AI image generator
Design: Image editing, Stock assets included
Service & Support: Onboarding included, Live chat support
Used at Buffer, not here24
Planning & Publishing: Content curation, Link shortening, UTM parameters, Bundle campaigns, Time zones per profile, Schedule via smartphone app, Alerts for failed posts
Team & Approvals: Internal comments, Content ideas board
Network-Specific Features: Music/audio when scheduling, Alt texts, AI label when publishing, Instagram test reels
Analytics: Follower Growth, Engagement Rate, Custom metrics, Historical data, Evaluation by content tags
Inbox & Community: Reply templates
AI Features: Rewrite per network with AI, AI evaluation
Design: Template library
Administration & Security: Two-factor authentication, Unlimited users
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imagerecurpost.com Plans14 day trial
- Starter
- €8
per month · billed monthly - Personal
- €24
per month · billed monthly - Agency
- €75
per month · billed monthly - Enterprise
- no price information
SocialBee
Planner with content categories, AI posts and managed service
39 shared+1 additional13 not documented at Buffer25 not covered by the alternative
4.7 / 5, G2, 479 ReviewsAdditionally, e.g. Reply to direct messages
additionally- Telegram
from US$24.20per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for SocialBee
Additionally used compared to Buffer1
Inbox & Community: Reply to direct messages
Documented here, no information at Buffer13
Planning & Publishing: Content categories, RSS & Blog Autopost, Feed preview (grid)
Team & Approvals: Multiple brands/workspaces
Network-Specific Features: Pinterest Pinboards
Analytics: Audience Analysis, Paid post analytics
Reporting: PDF export
AI Features: AI image generator, Full posts with AI
Design: Image editing
Service & Support: Live chat support, Provider-managed service
Used at Buffer, not here25
Planning & Publishing: Post preview, Content curation, Bundle campaigns, Time zones per profile, Alerts for failed posts
Team & Approvals: Roles & Permissions, Content ideas board
Network-Specific Features: LinkedIn documents (PDF carousel), Plan X-Threads, Tag products, Music/audio when scheduling, Alt texts, AI label when publishing, Instagram test reels
Analytics: Custom metrics
Inbox & Community: Reviews in the inbox, Reply templates
AI Features: Rewrite per network with AI, AI reply suggestions, AI evaluation
Design: Template library
Reviews: Respond to reviews
Administration & Security: Two-factor authentication, API access, Unlimited users
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imagesocialbee.com Plans14 day trial
- Bootstrap
- US$24.20
per month · billed annually - Accelerate
- US$40.80
per month · billed annually - Pro
- US$82.50
per month · billed annually
Loomly
Planner with approvals, content ideas board and AI-written texts, owned by Bending Spoons
37 shared+0 additional10 not documented at Buffer27 not covered by the alternative
4.6 / 5, G2, 1,796 Reviewsadditionally- Snapchat
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Bluesky
- Mastodon
from US$49per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for Loomly
Additionally used compared to Buffer0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Buffer10
Planning & Publishing: Feed preview (grid), Media library
Team & Approvals: Assign tasks
Reporting: Automated report delivery, CSV/Excel export
AI Features: Brand voice for AI, Full posts with AI
Design: Image editing
Ads: Boost posts
Administration & Security: white-label interface
Used at Buffer, not here27
Planning & Publishing: One post for multiple networks, Customization per network, Queue, Drafts & Templates, UTM parameters, Bundle campaigns, Time zones per profile
Network-Specific Features: LinkedIn profile and page, LinkedIn documents (PDF carousel), Plan X-Threads, Music/audio when scheduling, Cover image for videos, Alt texts, Facebook groups, AI label when publishing, Instagram test reels
Analytics: Follower Growth, Engagement Rate, Custom metrics, Historical data, Evaluation by content tags
Reporting: Report builder
Inbox & Community: Reviews in the inbox
AI Features: Rewrite per network with AI
Design: Template library
Reviews: Respond to reviews
Administration & Security: API access
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imageloomly.com Plans
- Starter
- US$49
per month · billed annually - Beyond
- US$249
per month · billed annually - Enterprise
- no price information
Publer
Scheduler with free plan, link page and price per social account
38 shared+0 additional19 not documented at Buffer26 not covered by the alternative
4.7 / 5, G2, 548 Reviewsadditionally- Telegram
from €3.58per month · per social profilebilled annuallyDetails for Publer
Additionally used compared to Buffer0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Buffer19
Planning & Publishing: RSS & Blog Autopost, Media library, Automatically delete posts, Automatic cross-posting from the main account
Team & Approvals: External approval without login, Multiple brands/workspaces
Analytics: Competitor Benchmark, Hashtag analytics
Reporting: Automated report delivery, PDF export
AI Features: AI idea generator, AI hashtag suggestions, AI image generator
Design: Image editing, Stock assets included, Schedule directly from the editor
Link in Bio: Link page builder
Service & Support: Onboarding included, Live chat support
Used at Buffer, not here26
Planning & Publishing: Bundle campaigns, Time zones per profile
Network-Specific Features: Tag people, Tag products, Collab posts, Add location, Cover image for videos, Alt texts, AI label when publishing, Instagram test reels
Analytics: Profile analysis, Post analysis, Follower Growth, Engagement Rate, Custom metrics, Evaluation by content tags
Reporting: Report builder
Inbox & Community: Social Inbox, Reviews in the inbox, Reply templates
AI Features: Rewrite per network with AI, AI reply suggestions, AI evaluation
Design: Template library
Reviews: Respond to reviews
Administration & Security: Unlimited users
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Plans7 day trial
- Kostenlos
- €0
per month - Professional
- €3.58
per month · billed annually - Business
- €7.15
per month · billed annually - Enterprise
- no price information
HeyOrca
Planner with client approval, workspaces and inbox, mainly for agencies
35 shared+1 additional25 not documented at Buffer29 not covered by the alternative
4.8 / 5, G2, 320 ReviewsAdditionally, e.g. Reply to direct messages
additionally- Tumblr
- Twitch
- Vimeo
- Snapchat
- Mastodon
from US$59per month · per brand/workspaceDetails for HeyOrca
Additionally used compared to Buffer1
Inbox & Community: Reply to direct messages
Documented here, no information at Buffer25
Planning & Publishing: Feed preview (grid), Media library, Any networks via reminder
Team & Approvals: External approval without login, Multiple brands/workspaces, Client access, Store brand guidelines, Change log
Analytics: Audience Analysis, Competitor Benchmark
Reporting: Automated report delivery, Live dashboard via link, AI summary of reports
Listening & Monitoring: Brand mentions, Sentiment analysis, Trend & topic detection
Inbox & Community: Moderate ad comments, Bulk actions
Automation & Chat: Comment-to-DM
AI Features: AI hashtag suggestions, Brand voice for AI
Administration & Security: Single Sign-On
Service & Support: Onboarding included, Live chat support, Academy & training
Used at Buffer, not here29
Planning & Publishing: One post for multiple networks, Customization per network, Queue, Bulk upload, Content curation, UTM parameters, Bundle campaigns, Time zones per profile, Alerts for failed posts
Team & Approvals: Roles & Permissions
Network-Specific Features: Schedule YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn documents (PDF carousel), Plan X-Threads, Add location, Cover image for videos, Posts on Google Business Profile, Facebook groups, AI label when publishing, Instagram test reels
Analytics: Custom metrics, Historical data, Evaluation by content tags
Inbox & Community: Reviews in the inbox, Reply templates
AI Features: Rewrite per network with AI, AI evaluation
Design: Template library
Reviews: Respond to reviews
Administration & Security: API access
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imageheyorca.com Plans14 day trial
- Free
- US$0
per month - Basic
- US$59
per month · per brand/workspace - Pro
- US$149
per month · per brand/workspace - Agency
- no price information
OneUp
Scheduler with multi-location publishing, inbox and white-label reports
35 shared+1 additional15 not documented at Buffer29 not covered by the alternative
4.5 / 5, G2, 36 ReviewsAdditionally, e.g. Reply to direct messages
additionally- Snapchat
- Discord
- Mastodon
from US$15per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for OneUp
Additionally used compared to Buffer1
Inbox & Community: Reply to direct messages
Documented here, no information at Buffer15
Planning & Publishing: Content categories, Feed preview (grid), Media library, Multi-location publishing, Automatic cross-posting from the main account
Team & Approvals: External approval without login
Reporting: Automated report delivery, White-Label Reports, PDF export, CSV/Excel export
Listening & Monitoring: Brand mentions, Keyword monitoring
Inbox & Community: Moderate ad comments
Automation & Chat: WhatsApp newsletter
Design: Image editing
Used at Buffer, not here29
Planning & Publishing: Publishing via push notification, Editorial calendar, Customization per network, Bulk upload, Post preview, Content curation, UTM parameters, Bundle campaigns, Time zones per profile, Schedule via smartphone app, Alerts for failed posts
Team & Approvals: Content ideas board
Network-Specific Features: LinkedIn documents (PDF carousel), Plan X-Threads, Tag products, Music/audio when scheduling, Facebook groups, AI label when publishing
Analytics: Follower Growth, Engagement Rate, Custom metrics, Evaluation by content tags
AI Features: Rewrite per network with AI, AI reply suggestions, AI evaluation
Design: Template library
Reviews: Respond to reviews
Administration & Security: Two-factor authentication, Unlimited users
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imageoneupapp.io Plans7 day trial
- Basic
- US$25
per month · billed monthly - Intermediate
- US$60
per month · billed monthly - Growth
- US$120
per month · billed monthly - Business
- US$300
per month · billed monthly
+ 1 more plans in profile
Sked Social
Planner for agencies with approvals, client access and inbox
36 shared+1 additional28 not documented at Buffer28 not covered by the alternative
4.3 / 5, G2, 80 ReviewsAdditionally, e.g. Reply to direct messages
additionally- Snapchat
- Bluesky
- Mastodon
from €49per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for Sked Social
Additionally used compared to Buffer1
Inbox & Community: Reply to direct messages
Documented here, no information at Buffer28
Planning & Publishing: Feed preview (grid), Media library, Multi-location publishing
Team & Approvals: External approval without login, Assign tasks, Client access, Change log
Network-Specific Features: Pinterest Pinboards
Analytics: Competitor Benchmark, Website traffic from social
Reporting: Automated report delivery, White-Label Reports, PDF export, AI summary of reports
Listening & Monitoring: Brand mentions, Keyword monitoring, Sentiment analysis
Inbox & Community: Moderate ad comments, Helpdesk integration
AI Features: AI idea generator, Brand voice for AI
Design: Image editing
Video: Trim & Cut
Link in Bio: Link page builder, Own domain
Administration & Security: Single Sign-On
Service & Support: Dedicated point of contact, Live chat support
Used at Buffer, not here28
Planning & Publishing: One post for multiple networks, Customization per network, Recycling posts, Content curation, Link shortening, UTM parameters, Time zones per profile, Alerts for failed posts
Network-Specific Features: Plan X-Threads, Tag people, Collab posts, Add location, Alt texts, Facebook groups, AI label when publishing, Instagram test reels
Analytics: Post analysis, Follower Growth, Engagement Rate, Custom metrics, Historical data
Inbox & Community: Reviews in the inbox
AI Features: Rewrite per network with AI
Design: Template library
Reviews: Respond to reviews
Administration & Security: Two-factor authentication, API access, Unlimited users
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imageskedsocial.com Plans14 day trial
- Grow
- €49
per month · billed annually - Accelerate
- €183
per month · billed annually - Custom
- no price information
ContentStudio
Social media suite with scheduling, inbox, listening and AI copy
35 shared+1 additional31 not documented at Buffer29 not covered by the alternative
4.6 / 5, G2, 355 ReviewsAdditionally, e.g. Reply to direct messages
additionally- Telegram
- Tumblr
- Mastodon
from US$15per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for ContentStudio
Additionally used compared to Buffer1
Inbox & Community: Reply to direct messages
Documented here, no information at Buffer31
Planning & Publishing: Content categories, RSS & Blog Autopost, Media library, Workflow automation
Team & Approvals: Multiple brands/workspaces
Network-Specific Features: Schedule polls
Analytics: Competitor Benchmark, Paid post analytics
Reporting: Automated report delivery, White-Label Reports, PDF export, Looker Studio connection
Listening & Monitoring: Brand mentions, Keyword monitoring, Hashtag monitoring, Sentiment analysis, Trend & topic detection, Crisis alerts
Inbox & Community: Ticketing system, Bulk actions
AI Features: Brand voice for AI, AI image generator, AI carousel generator, AI categorisation, AI credits
Design: Stock assets included, Schedule directly from the editor
Administration & Security: Single Sign-On, white-label interface
Service & Support: Onboarding included, Dedicated point of contact
Used at Buffer, not here29
Planning & Publishing: Drafts & Templates, Post preview, Content curation, Link shortening, UTM parameters, Bundle campaigns, Time zones per profile
Team & Approvals: Internal comments, Roles & Permissions, Content ideas board
Network-Specific Features: Tag products, Collab posts, Add location, Music/audio when scheduling, Cover image for videos, Alt texts, Facebook groups, AI label when publishing
Analytics: Follower Growth, Engagement Rate, Custom metrics, Historical data
Reporting: Report builder
Inbox & Community: Reply templates
AI Features: Rewrite per network with AI, AI evaluation
Design: Template library
Administration & Security: Two-factor authentication, Unlimited users
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imagecontentstudio.io Plans7 day trial
- Standard
- US$19
per month · billed annually - Advanced
- US$49
per month · billed annually - Agency Unlimited
- US$99
per month · billed annually - Enterprise
- no price information
+ 1 more plans in profile
Social Champ
Planner with inbox, employee advocacy hub and free plan
36 shared+1 additional23 not documented at Buffer28 not covered by the alternative
4.4 / 5, G2, 33 ReviewsAdditionally, e.g. Reply to direct messages
additionally- Telegram
from US$4per month · per social profilebilled annuallyDetails for Social Champ
Additionally used compared to Buffer1
Inbox & Community: Reply to direct messages
Documented here, no information at Buffer23
Planning & Publishing: Feed preview (grid)
Team & Approvals: External approval without login, Assign tasks, Multiple brands/workspaces
Network-Specific Features: Schedule polls
Analytics: Competitor Benchmark
Reporting: White-Label Reports
Listening & Monitoring: Sentiment analysis
Inbox & Community: Tags & labels in the inbox, Inbox automation, Collision protection, Measure response times
AI Features: AI image generator, AI feedback on posts, AI credits
Design: Remove background, Image editing, Schedule directly from the editor
Ads: Boost posts
Employee Advocacy: Content hub for employees, Advocacy Analytics
Administration & Security: Single Sign-On
Service & Support: Live chat support
Used at Buffer, not here28
Planning & Publishing: Customization per network, Drafts & Templates, Post preview, Content curation, Link shortening, UTM parameters, Bundle campaigns, Time zones per profile, Schedule via smartphone app
Team & Approvals: Content ideas board
Network-Specific Features: Schedule first comment, Schedule YouTube Shorts, Music/audio when scheduling, Cover image for videos, Posts on Google Business Profile, Facebook groups, AI label when publishing, Instagram test reels
Analytics: Follower Growth, Engagement Rate, Custom metrics, Historical data, Evaluation by content tags
Reporting: Report builder
AI Features: Rewrite per network with AI, AI reply suggestions, AI evaluation
Reviews: Respond to reviews
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imagesocialchamp.com Plans14 day trial
- Free
- US$0
per month - Starter
- US$4
per month · per social profile · billed annually - Growth
- US$8
per month · per social profile · billed annually - Standard
- US$23.20
per month · billed annually
+ 3 more plans in profile
Zoho Social
Planner in the Zoho ecosystem with inbox, social CRM and a free plan without scheduling
35 shared+0 additional19 not documented at Buffer29 not covered by the alternative
4.6 / 5, G2, 2,987 Reviewsadditionally- Telegram
from €10per monthbilled annuallyDetails for Zoho Social
Additionally used compared to Buffer0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Buffer19
Planning & Publishing: RSS & Blog Autopost, Feed preview (grid), Media library, Organic targeting by country/language
Team & Approvals: Client access, Change log
Network-Specific Features: Pinterest Pinboards, Schedule polls
Reporting: Automated report delivery, White-Label Reports
Listening & Monitoring: Brand mentions, Keyword monitoring, Hashtag monitoring
Inbox & Community: Social CRM, Helpdesk integration
Automation & Chat: Lead capture in chat
AI Features: Full posts with AI, AI credits
Design: Image editing
Used at Buffer, not here29
Planning & Publishing: Publishing via push notification, Customization per network, Content curation, Bundle campaigns, Time zones per profile
Team & Approvals: Content ideas board
Network-Specific Features: Schedule YouTube Shorts, Tag products, Posts on Google Business Profile, Facebook groups, AI label when publishing, Instagram test reels
Analytics: Profile analysis, Post analysis, Follower Growth, Custom metrics, Historical data, Evaluation by content tags
Inbox & Community: Reply to comments, Reviews in the inbox, Reply templates
AI Features: AI text for posts, Rewrite per network with AI, AI evaluation
Design: Template library
Reviews: Respond to reviews
Administration & Security: Two-factor authentication, API access, Unlimited users
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imagezoho.com Plans15 day trial
- Kostenlos
- €0
per month - Standard
- €10
per month · billed annually - Professional
- €30
per month · billed annually - Premium
- €40
per month · billed annually
SmarterQueue
Scheduler with queue, categories and post reuse
33 shared+0 additional10 not documented at Buffer31 not covered by the alternative
4.6 / 5, G2, 38 Reviewswithout- Bluesky
- Mastodon
from €23.99per month · flat ratebilled annuallyDetails for SmarterQueue
Additionally used compared to Buffer0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Buffer10
Planning & Publishing: Content categories, RSS & Blog Autopost, Feed preview (grid), Media library
Team & Approvals: Multiple brands/workspaces
Reporting: PDF export
Automation & Chat: Official Meta API only
AI Features: AI idea generator, AI hashtag suggestions
Design: Schedule directly from the editor
Used at Buffer, not here31
Planning & Publishing: Bundle campaigns, Time zones per profile
Team & Approvals: Approval workflow, Content ideas board
Network-Specific Features: LinkedIn profile and page, Plan X-Threads, Tag people, Tag products, Collab posts, Add location, Music/audio when scheduling, Cover image for videos, Posts on Google Business Profile, Facebook groups, AI label when publishing, Instagram test reels
Analytics: Engagement Rate, Custom metrics, Evaluation by content tags
Reporting: Report builder
Inbox & Community: Social Inbox, Reply to comments, Reviews in the inbox, Reply templates
AI Features: AI reply suggestions, AI evaluation
Design: Template library
Reviews: Respond to reviews
Administration & Security: Two-factor authentication, API access, Unlimited users
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imagesmarterqueue.com Plans7 day trial
- Solo
- €23.99
per month · billed annually - Business
- €40.99
per month · billed annually - Agency
- €80.99
per month · billed annually
Plann
Planner with feed preview, AI help and brand tiers, part of Linktree
32 shared+0 additional11 not documented at Buffer32 not covered by the alternative
no review at G2without- X (formerly Twitter)
- Bluesky
- Mastodon
- Google Business Profile
from US$12.50per month · per brand/workspacebilled annuallyDetails for Plann
Additionally used compared to Buffer0
nothing
Documented here, no information at Buffer11
Planning & Publishing: Content categories, Feed preview (grid), Media library
Network-Specific Features: Pinterest Pinboards
Analytics: Story analytics
Listening & Monitoring: Brand mentions
AI Features: AI idea generator, AI hashtag suggestions, AI credits
Design: Image editing, Stock assets included
Used at Buffer, not here32
Planning & Publishing: Customization per network, Queue, Recycling posts, Bulk upload, Content curation, Link shortening, UTM parameters, Time zones per profile, Alerts for failed posts
Network-Specific Features: LinkedIn documents (PDF carousel), Plan X-Threads, Music/audio when scheduling, Posts on Google Business Profile, Facebook groups, AI label when publishing, Instagram test reels
Analytics: Follower Growth, Engagement Rate, Custom metrics, Historical data, Evaluation by content tags
Reporting: Report builder
Inbox & Community: Social Inbox, Reviews in the inbox, Reply templates
AI Features: Rewrite per network with AI, AI reply suggestions, AI evaluation
Reviews: Respond to reviews
Administration & Security: Two-factor authentication, API access, Unlimited users
"Not used" means: not found with the provider or not yet checked. It does not mean that the feature is missing.
Provider imageplannthat.com Plans7 day trial
- Free Forever
- US$0
per month - Power User
- US$12.50
per month · billed annually - Build
- US$25
per month · billed annually - Grow
- US$62.50
per month · billed annually
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