Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 0 USD | Free forever; up to 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel, 100 ideas, 1 user, 1 API key, 3,000 requests/month |
| Essentials | 5 USD / month | 1 channel; 60 USD billed yearly (save 2 months); unlimited scheduled posts and ideas, 1 user, advanced analytics, 3 API keys, 7,500 requests/month, hashtag manager, first comment scheduling; 14-day free trial |
| Team | 10 USD / month | 1 channel; 120 USD billed yearly (save 2 months); unlimited team members, access levels, content approval workflows, 5 API keys, 15,000 requests/month; 14-day free trial |
Prices copied from Buffer pricing, checked October 12, 2026. Currency as shown by the vendor; taxes may apply.
Is there a free plan?
There is a free trial. Forever-free plan: connect up to 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel (refillable), 100 ideas, 1 user, AI Assistant, Insights, 1 API key with 3,000 requests/month, community inbox. Paid plans include a 14-day free trial.
Compared with alternatives
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hootsuite | 99 USD/mo | trial | Social media |
 Later | 18.75 USD/mo | trial | Social media |
 Munch Studio | 38 USD/mo | trial | Social media |
 Ocoya | 29 USD/mo | trial | Social media |
 Taplio | 39 USD/mo | trial | Social media |
 Postiz | 29 USD/mo | trial | Social media |
FAQ
How much is Buffer per month?
The cheapest paid plan is 5 USD/mo.
Does Buffer have a free plan?
There is a free trial. Forever-free plan: connect up to 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel (refillable), 100 ideas, 1 user, AI Assistant, Insights, 1 API key with 3,000 requests/month, community inbox. Paid plans include a 14-day free trial.