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SocialBu alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best SocialBu alternative for most people is Buffer (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of social media schedulers. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Up to 3 channels."
SocialBu compared with 5 alternatives: Buffer, SocialPilot, Publer, Hootsuite and Pallyy.
SocialBu has a free plan. Paid plans start at $22 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SocialBuThis tool | Free plan · from $22/mo | Yes | Web |
| Buffer | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| SocialPilot | Free trial · from $25.50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Publer | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Hootsuite | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Pallyy | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
SocialBu starts at $22 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Buffer and Publer.
Hootsuite scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from SocialBu
Buffer
Social media scheduler priced by the channel, with a free plan
- Buffer starts at $5 per channel / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
- Buffer also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Buffer also covers templates.
- Buffer does not cover workflow automation, which SocialBu does.
Suits: Solo creators and small businesses posting to a handful of accounts
SocialPilot
Social media scheduler for agencies and small teams, priced by plan
- SocialPilot starts at $25.50 per month for up to 7 accounts, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- SocialPilot has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike SocialBu.
- SocialPilot also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- SocialPilot does not cover workflow automation, which SocialBu does.
Suits: Small agencies that want client approvals and branded reports at a flat price
Publer
Social media scheduler priced by connected accounts and members
- Publer starts at $4 per month for 1 social account, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly).
- Publer also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Publer does not cover workflow automation, which SocialBu does.
Suits: Solo creators who want one or two accounts for a few dollars a month
Hootsuite
Social media suite for publishing, inbox, listening and reports
- Hootsuite starts at $99 per user / month, billed annually.
- Hootsuite has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike SocialBu.
- Hootsuite also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Hootsuite also covers shared inbox.
- Hootsuite does not cover workflow automation, which SocialBu does.
Suits: Marketing and social teams that also handle customer messages on social
Pallyy
Social media scheduler for agencies, priced per client
- Pallyy starts at $25 per month for 1 social set.
- Pallyy also covers shared inbox.
- Pallyy does not cover workflow automation, which SocialBu does.
Suits: Agencies and freelancers who bill by client
Limits worth knowing in SocialBu
- The free plan allows only 10 lifetime posts and excludes X (Twitter).
- Starter has no social inbox and no teams; those start at Growth.
- Team member counts are small: 4 on Growth and 8 on Agency.
- The pricing page lists a web app only; no desktop or mobile apps are named.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SocialBu?
The alternatives to SocialBu in this directory are Buffer, SocialPilot, Publer, Hootsuite and Pallyy. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SocialBu.
Is there a free alternative to SocialBu?
Yes. Buffer, Publer and Pallyy have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which SocialBu alternatives work on Android?
The SocialBu listing does not include an Android app. Buffer, SocialPilot, Publer and Hootsuite list one.
Which SocialBu alternatives work on iOS?
The SocialBu listing does not include an iOS app. Buffer, SocialPilot, Publer and Hootsuite list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.