Buffer pricing
Buffer has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per channel / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
Plans and prices
- Starts at
- $5 per channel / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly)
- 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
| 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. |
Read from buffer.com on Oct 17, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Buffer before you buy.
Ways to pay less for Buffer
- 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
How Buffer's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffer | $5 per channel / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly) | Yes | |
| Hootsuite | $99 per user / month, billed annually | No | Compare |
| Later | $18.75 per month for up to 8 social profiles, billed annually | No | Compare |
| Publer | $4 per month for 1 social account, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly) | Yes | Compare |
| SocialBee | $29 per month for up to 5 social profiles, billed monthly ($290 yearly) | No | Compare |
| Metricool | $20 per month for up to 5 brands, billed annually ($25 billed monthly) | Yes | Compare |
Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
Buffer pricing questions
Is Buffer free?
Buffer has a 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. Paid plans start at $5 per channel / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
How much does Buffer cost?
Buffer lists 3 plans. Free: $0. Essentials: $5 per channel / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). Team: $10 per channel / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). Prices were read from buffer.com on Oct 17, 2026.
Does Buffer have a free trial?
Yes. 14-day free trial of the paid plans.
Is Buffer cheaper with annual billing?
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.
When were Buffer's prices last checked?
On Oct 17, 2026, against buffer.com. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.