8 alternatives

Best Buffer alternatives

Looking for something instead of Buffer? Here are 8 tools for the same job - with prices and free plans.

Comparison

ToolPrice fromFree planCategory
Buffer logoBuffer5 USD/motrialSocial media
Hootsuite logoHootsuite99 USD/motrialSocial media
Later logoLater18.75 USD/motrialSocial media
Munch Studio logoMunch Studio38 USD/motrialSocial media
Ocoya logoOcoya29 USD/motrialSocial media
Taplio logoTaplio39 USD/motrialSocial media
Postiz logoPostiz29 USD/motrialSocial media
Social Studio logoSocial Studio9.99 USD/motrialSocial media
Socialsonic logoSocialsonic13.33 USD/motrialSocial media

Each alternative in short

1. Hootsuite

Social media management platform for scheduling, inbox, analytics and listening, with AI assistance, for marketing teams and brands.

There is a free trial. 14-day free trial without a credit card on Standard, Professional and Advanced plans; trial accounts have daily posting limits of 10-20 posts per organization.

2. Later

Influencer marketing platform and social media scheduler for brands, agencies, creators and social media managers, with AI-powered insights.

There is a free trial. 14-day free trial on paid plans (Starter, Growth, Scale). Creator earning features are described as free to start, but no free plan is listed.

3. Munch Studio

AI tool that builds a social media strategy and creates and schedules posts for businesses, from a website URL, with minimal manual work.

There is a free trial. 7-day free trial on the Essential and Premium plans (per the pricing page). The homepage also has a 'Get Started For Free' button, but the details of that free option are not in the text.

4. Ocoya

AI social media management tool that writes, designs and schedules posts across many networks for creators and small brands.

There is a free trial. 7-day free trial with full access to all features.

5. Taplio

All-in-one AI tool for growing a LinkedIn presence: find post ideas, write in your voice, schedule, engage and turn audience into leads.

There is a free trial. 7-day free trial with full Pro access during the trial, then switch to the chosen plan. Cancel anytime during trial, no hidden fees, plus 30-day money-back guarantee.

6. Postiz

AI-driven social media scheduler where agents like Claude or ChatGPT plan, draft and publish posts to 30+ channels from one calendar.

There is a free trial. 7-day free trial on every plan.

7. Social Studio

AI assistant that generates Instagram posts and captions, lets you design them in an editor, and schedules them directly to Instagram.

There is a free trial. 3-day free trial on the Personal and Premium plans; the page also shows a 'Start creating for free' button without listing free-plan limits.

8. Socialsonic

AI platform for LinkedIn growth: content ideas, post writing, scheduling, trend alerts and analytics for professionals and founders.

There is a free trial. 7-day free trial, no credit card required. 7-day money-back guarantee after the first payment.

FAQ

What is the best alternative to Buffer?

The most popular option in the same category is Hootsuite. See the comparison table above.