Buffer discounts and coupons
2 offers stated by Buffer itself (annual discount and nonprofit). Buffer has a free plan, and paid plans start at $5 per channel / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
About coupon codes
We found no public coupon or promo code on Buffer’s own pages, so this page lists none. Everything below is a price or offer Buffer states itself, with a link to where it says so. Codes found only on coupon sites could not be checked, and we don’t pass them on.
Buffer discounts it states itself
- Annual discountAbout two months free with yearly billing
Yearly billing brings Essentials to $5 a channel a month from $6, and Team to $10 from $12. The pricing page calls it saving two months.
Stated on buffer.com - Nonprofit50% off for nonprofits and charities
Buffer's pricing FAQ offers nonprofit and charity organizations a 50% discount on its paid plans.
Stated on buffer.com
Try Buffer before you pay
- Free plan
- Up to 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel at a time, 1 user, 100 saved ideas and 30 days of analytics history.
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial of the paid plans
What Buffer costs without a discount
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Up to 3 channels and 1 user, 10 queued posts per channel at a time, the AI Assistant and a comment inbox. |
| Essentials | $5per channel / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly) | 1 user, unlimited scheduled posts, hashtag manager, first-comment scheduling and reports. The rate per channel drops after 10: $100 a month at 25 channels, billed annually. |
| Team | $10per channel / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly) | Unlimited team members, approval workflows, access levels and branded reports. $150 a month at 25 channels, billed annually. |
Cheaper alternatives to Buffer
Tools we list as alternatives to Buffer that start cheaper or have a free plan, going by each one’s own prices.
Buffer discount questions
Is there a Buffer coupon or promo code?
We found no public coupon or promo code on Buffer's own pages, as read on Oct 17, 2026, so none is listed here. What Buffer does state: about two months free with yearly billing and 50% off for nonprofits and charities. Codes that only coupon sites carry could not be checked against buffer.com.
How can I get Buffer cheaper?
About two months free with yearly billing. Yearly billing brings Essentials to $5 a channel a month from $6, and Team to $10 from $12. The pricing page calls it saving two months. This page lists 1 more way it states.
Is Buffer cheaper if I pay yearly?
About two months free with yearly billing. Yearly billing brings Essentials to $5 a channel a month from $6, and Team to $10 from $12. The pricing page calls it saving two months.
Does Buffer have a nonprofit discount?
50% off for nonprofits and charities. Buffer's pricing FAQ offers nonprofit and charity organizations a 50% discount on its paid plans.
Does Buffer have a student discount?
No student or education price was stated on Buffer's own pages, as read on Oct 17, 2026.
Does Buffer have a free trial?
Yes. 14-day free trial of the paid plans.
Is there a free version of Buffer?
Yes. Up to 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel at a time, 1 user, 100 saved ideas and 30 days of analytics history.
What is a cheaper alternative to Buffer?
Of the tools we list as alternatives, Publer starts cheaper or has a free plan. Each one's own prices are on its page here.