Buffer

Scheduling & writing● Live✓ Verified 2026-10-21

What it does

Buffer has a free plan (its FAQ refers to three free channels) and paid plans priced per channel. Essentials is $5 a month per channel and Team is $10, each with a 14-day trial. Paid plans include API keys with monthly request quotas.

Pricing

Starting priceFree

BillingEssentials $5/mo per channel ($60/yr billed yearly)

Free tierYes

Price checked on 2026-10-21Official pricing page ↗

Mentioned in the changelog

2026-04-20API repricing: posts with links now cost $0.20 each

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