Buffer alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Buffer: engagement and reporting are basic next to Sprout Social or Agorapulse, and costs add up per channel once you manage many accounts. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Buffer, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Hootsuite currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Buffer alternative for most people
HootsuiteAdds a full social inbox, listening and team workflows for when Buffer feels too light.
Best Buffer alternative for a free option
PostizOpen-source and self-hostable, with a similar queue-and-calendar approach.
Best Buffer alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
PublerSimilar simple scheduling with a free plan and more networks per plan for the money.
Best Buffer alternative for open source
PostizOpen-source and self-hostable, with a similar queue-and-calendar approach.
Best Buffer alternative for self-hosting
PostizOpen-source and self-hostable, with a similar queue-and-calendar approach.
Best Buffer alternative for iPhone and Android
LaterBetter visual planning and Instagram-first tools for creators and brands.
Best Buffer alternative for working in the browser
SocialBeeCategory-based evergreen queues that recycle content automatically.
Buffer alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Buffer?
Hootsuite ranks first right now. Adds a full social inbox, listening and team workflows for when Buffer feels too light. Publer and Later follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Buffer?
Yes. Publer (free plan + paid), Postiz (open source), Metricool (free plan + paid) and Bitly (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Buffer?
Yes: Postiz. Postiz can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Buffer?
The complaints we hear most: engagement and reporting are basic next to Sprout Social or Agorapulse; costs add up per channel once you manage many accounts; no social listening.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Buffer, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.