Best Social Media Management · pricing · Updated June 2026
Buffer pricing (2026)
Buffer starts at $0/mo (Free), across 3 plans. Best for Freelancers and indie creators wanting a generous free tier. Every figure links to Buffer's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $0/mo (Free)
- Free tier: Yes · 14-day trial
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR Yes
- Best for: Freelancers and indie creators wanting a generous free tier; Small teams with many social channels looking for low per-channel cost; Users needing straightforward scheduling without complex dashboards
Buffer plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | flat | Up to 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel, 100 ideas, AI assistant, 30-day analytics history. | buffer.com |
| Essentials | $5 | −20% | flat | Price is per channel per month on annual billing ($60/channel/year). Month-to-month rate is ~$6.25/channel. Unlimited scheduled posts, advanced analytics, hashtag manager, first comment scheduling. 14-day free trial. | buffer.com |
| Team | $10 | −20% | flat | Price is per channel per month on annual billing ($120/channel/year). Month-to-month rate is ~$12.50/channel. Unlimited users, approval workflows, custom access permissions, branded reports. 14-day free trial. | buffer.com |
Last verified 2026-06-14. Official pricing page (buffer.com/pricing) fetched directly. Prices are per channel per month. Annual billing saves 20%; $5 and $10 are annual rates ($6.25 and $12.50 month-to-month). Volume discounts apply for channels 11+.
Capabilities
Integrations: Canva, Google Drive, Unsplash, Dropbox, OneDrive, Zapier, IFTTT, WordPress, Bitly.
Key features: Per-channel pricing model scales affordably for any number of social profiles; AI Assistant for caption generation included on all plans (including Free); Approval workflows and unlimited team members on Team plan; Community inbox for managing comments and DMs; First comment scheduling for Instagram.
Plan limits: Free: 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts/channel, 1 user, 30-day analytics, 100 ideas, API 1 key / 3,000 req/mo; Essentials: unlimited posts, 1 user, advanced analytics, 3 API keys / 7,500 req/mo — $5/channel/mo (annual); Team: unlimited posts and users, approval workflows, branded reports, 5 API keys / 15,000 req/mo — $10/channel/mo (annual); Volume discounts on channels 11+.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Buffer cost?
Buffer starts at $0/mo (Free); it has 3 published plans. Verified 2026-06-14.
Is Buffer cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Buffer publishes a 20% discount for paying annually (on the Essentials plan). Verified 2026-06-14.
Does Buffer support HIPAA?
Buffer HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: Yes.
Does Buffer have a free plan?
Buffer free tier: Yes; 14-day free trial.