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Buffer
Schedule and publish posts across social networks
A social media management tool to plan, schedule and analyze posts on Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, TikTok and other networks.
Buffer is an alternative to
Hootsuite · Sprout Social · Later
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Buffer compared with similar tools
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffer | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Postiz | Free plan | Yes | Yes | Web, Self-hosted |
| Publer | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Mixpost | Free plan | – | Yes | Self-hosted |
| SocialBee | Paid | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
| Vista Social | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
| Agorapulse | Paid | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
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Agorapulse
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Post Bridge
Post content to every social platform at once
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Questions
Is Buffer free?
Buffer is free to start, with paid plans.
What platforms does Buffer run on?
Buffer is available for Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension.
What are some alternatives to Buffer?
Similar indie products include Postiz, Publer, Mixpost, SocialBee and 4 more.
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SocialBee
Category-based social media scheduling and content recycling
A social media management tool that organizes posts into content categories for scheduling and evergreen recycling across networks.
Paid · Web, iOS, Android · Website ↗