Buffer pricing
Buffer has a free plan and paid plans. Starting price: $5 per channel/month (Essentials, billed yearly). Free plan: Up to 3 channels. Free trial: 14 days on paid plans.
Free plan + paidPrices last checked Oct 29, 2026
Buffer plans and prices
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Buffer pricing facts
4 of 4 verified- Free plan
- Up to 3 channels
- Checked Oct 25, 2026buffer.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Free forever Connect up to 3 channels”
- Starting price
- $5 per channel/month (Essentials, billed yearly)
- Checked Oct 25, 2026buffer.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Essentials Recommended $5 /month 1 channel”
- Free trial
- 14 days on paid plans
- Checked Oct 25, 2026buffer.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “What happens at the end of the 14-day trial?”
- Free plan post limit
- 10 scheduled posts per channel
- Checked Oct 25, 2026buffer.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “The Free plan allows 10 scheduled posts per channel.”
Buffer alternatives by price
Starting prices from each app's own site, ranked by our alternatives score.
| App | Pricing | Price | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hootsuite | Paid | $99 per month (Standard) | No |
 Publer | Free plan + paid | — | Yes, for individuals |
 Later | Paid | $18.75 per month (Starter, billed yearly) | No |
 SocialBee | Paid | $29 per month, monthly billing (5 profiles) | No |
 Postiz | Open source | $29 per month (Standard) | — |
 Metricool | Free plan + paid | From €16/month (Starter) | 1 brand |
 Bitly | Free plan + paid | $10/month billed annually | 5 links/month, with ads |
Buffer pricing: common questions
Is Buffer free?
Buffer has a free plan: Up to 3 channels. Paid plans add more.
How much does Buffer cost?
Starting price: $5 per channel/month (Essentials, billed yearly), according to buffer.com (checked Oct 29, 2026). Prices can vary by country and billing period.
Does Buffer have a free trial?
Yes: 14 days on paid plans.
What are free alternatives to Buffer?
Free or freemium alternatives include Publer, Postiz, Metricool and Bitly. Open-source options: Postiz.