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Buffer pricing: plans and what you get
Simple tool to plan and schedule posts across social networks from one place.
Prices checked Nov 2, 2026
How much does Buffer cost?
Buffer has a free plan, limited to 100 ideas; 3 tags; 3,000 API requests/mo. The cheapest paid plan is Essentials at US$5/month billed yearly, or US$6 month to month. Start on the free plan. Move to Essentials when you need unlimited scheduled posts and ideas, advanced analytics, hashtag manager, first comment.
Buffer plans and prices
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly (per month) | What it adds | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | Basic scheduling, 1 API key | 100 ideas; 3 tags; 3,000 API requests/mo |
| Essentials | US$6 | US$5 | Unlimited scheduled posts and ideas, advanced analytics, hashtag manager, first comment | Per channel; US$60 billed yearly per channel; 3 API keys |
| Team | US$12 | US$10 | Unlimited team members, access levels, approval workflows | Per channel; US$120 billed yearly per channel; 5 API keys |
Source: buffer.com/pricing, checked Nov 2, 2026.
See Buffer's official pricing page before you pay. Prices change, and taxes depend on where you live.
Good to know
- The free plan includes: basic scheduling, 1 API key.
- Paying yearly saves about 17% on Essentials: US$5/month instead of US$6.
Watch out for
- The free plan is limited: 100 ideas; 3 tags; 3,000 API requests/mo.
- Prices are per channel, so the cost grows as you add more.
- Essentials is limited too: 3 API keys.
- Bigger plans cost a lot more: Team is from US$10/month.
Compare it with other tools
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- Startup investor posts twice every weekday using Perplexity for ideas and data and Buffer to schedule
FAQ
Does Buffer have a free plan?
Buffer has a free plan, limited to 100 ideas; 3 tags; 3,000 API requests/mo.
How much does Buffer cost?
The cheapest paid plan is Essentials at US$5/month billed yearly, or US$6 month to month. Prices are in US dollars before tax, checked Nov 2, 2026.