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10 alternatives to Buffer from our shortlists and our directory, with prices read on the official pages, their date and 8 free options.
How this page is made: we have not tested these tools. Facts and prices come from the official pages and from our data. Only tools with a verified price that respect Instagram and LinkedIn rules (or sit in a grey area, which is flagged) are listed. Affiliate deals never change the order. Methodology.
Buffer in brief
- What it does: Simple multi-network scheduling with AI assistant.
- Price: Free; paid from $5/month per channel [Source, 2026-10-15]
- Free plan: yes
- HQ country: United States
- Use cases: Schedule your Instagram posts, Post on LinkedIn to attract clients
The 10 alternatives to Buffer
Order: first the provisional shortlists of the use cases above, in their order, then the other tools listed in those use cases and in the same category, from A to Z.
| Alternative | Price | Free plan | Why it is listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Later | 14-day free trial; Growth $37.50/month billed annually (Starter price not readable) [Source, 2026-10-16] | no, free trial only | Shortlist Schedule your Instagram posts (#1) |
| Planoly | Free on the mobile app (10 sends/month); paid from $14/month billed monthly; 14-day trial [Source, 2026-10-16] | yes | Shortlist Schedule your Instagram posts (#2) |
| Metricool | Free; paid from €16/month ($20) [Source, 2026-10-15] | yes | Shortlist Schedule your Instagram posts (#3) |
| Preview | Free; Pro $6.67/month billed annually [Source, 2026-10-22] | yes | Shortlist Schedule your Instagram posts (#4) |
| Supergrow | Pro $39/month ($31/month billed annually); Teams $199/month; 7-day free trial [Source, 2026-10-23] | no, free trial only | Shortlist Post on LinkedIn to attract clients (#1) |
| Taplio | Starter $39/month; Growth $69/month; Pro $199/month; 7-day free trial [Source, 2026-10-23] | no, free trial only | Shortlist Post on LinkedIn to attract clients (#2) |
| AuthoredUp | Individual $19.95/month ($16.63/month billed annually, $199.5/year); Business from $14.95/profile/month ($12.46/month billed annually) [Source, 2026-10-16] | not in our reading | Shortlist Post on LinkedIn to attract clients (#3) |
| RedactAI | From $11.9/month billed annually [Source, 2026-10-22] | not in our reading | Shortlist Post on LinkedIn to attract clients (#4) |
| ContentIn | Growth $39/month; Pro (company pages) $48/month; 7-day trial [Source, 2026-10-19] | no, free trial only | Shortlist Post on LinkedIn to attract clients (#5) |
| ContentStudio | From $19/month billed annually; 7-day free trial [Source, 2026-10-22] | no, free trial only | Listed in Schedule your Instagram posts |
- Price: 14-day free trial; Growth $37.50/month billed annually (Starter price not readable) [Source, 2026-10-16]
- Free plan: no, free trial only
- HQ country: United States. source
- Official site ↗
- Price: Free on the mobile app (10 sends/month); paid from $14/month billed monthly; 14-day trial [Source, 2026-10-16]
- Free plan: yes
- HQ country: United States. source
- Official site ↗
- Price: Free; paid from €16/month ($20) [Source, 2026-10-15]
- Free plan: yes
- HQ country: Spain (EU). source
- Official site ↗ Ad: affiliate link
- Price: Free; Pro $6.67/month billed annually [Source, 2026-10-22]
- Free plan: yes
- HQ country: to be verified.
- Official site ↗
- Price: Pro $39/month ($31/month billed annually); Teams $199/month; 7-day free trial [Source, 2026-10-23]
- Free plan: no, free trial only
- HQ country: India. source
- Official site ↗ Ad: affiliate link
- Price: Starter $39/month; Growth $69/month; Pro $199/month; 7-day free trial [Source, 2026-10-23]
- Free plan: no, free trial only
- HQ country: France (EU). source
- Official site ↗ Ad: affiliate link
- Price: Individual $19.95/month ($16.63/month billed annually, $199.5/year); Business from $14.95/profile/month ($12.46/month billed annually) [Source, 2026-10-16]
- Free plan: not in our reading
- HQ country: United Kingdom. source
- Official site ↗
- Price: From $11.9/month billed annually [Source, 2026-10-22]
- Free plan: not in our reading
- HQ country: France (EU). source
- Official site ↗
- Price: Growth $39/month; Pro (company pages) $48/month; 7-day trial [Source, 2026-10-19]
- Free plan: no, free trial only
- HQ country: to be verified.
- Official site ↗
- Price: From $19/month billed annually; 7-day free trial [Source, 2026-10-22]
- Free plan: no, free trial only
- HQ country: United States. source
- Official site ↗
Free options
Tools with a free plan according to our reading of their pricing page. Free trials are not counted.
| Tool | Price | Checked on |
|---|---|---|
| Planoly | Free on the mobile app (10 sends/month); paid from $14/month billed monthly; 14-day trial [Source, 2026-10-16] | 2026-10-16 |
| Metricool | Free; paid from €16/month ($20) [Source, 2026-10-15] | 2026-10-15 |
| Preview | Free; Pro $6.67/month billed annually [Source, 2026-10-22] | 2026-10-22 |
| Meta Business Suite | Free (Meta service) [Source, 2026-10-22] | 2026-10-22 |
| Planable | 50 free posts (no time limit); Basic from $33/month per workspace; Pro from $49/month [Source, 2026-10-19] | 2026-10-19 |
| Publer | Free (3 social accounts, 10 scheduled posts per account); paid plan prices not readable [Source, 2026-10-16] | 2026-10-16 |
| Social Champ | Free; paid from $4/month billed annually ($5 billed monthly) [Source, 2026-10-22] | 2026-10-22 |
| Tailwind | Free to start; Pin Scheduling & Creation $17.99/month billed annually ($29.99 billed monthly); Pinterest SEO and Pinterest Engagement $11.99/month each billed annually ($14.99 billed monthly); bundle of all 3: $29.98/month billed annually [Source, 2026-10-19] | 2026-10-19 |
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Buffer?
We don't name a winner without verified reviews. In our provisional shortlists, the closest alternatives are Later, Planoly, Metricool. The full list on this page gives each price with its source and date.
Is there a free alternative to Buffer?
Yes, according to our reading of the official pricing pages: Planoly, Metricool, Preview, Meta Business Suite, Planable, Publer, Social Champ, Tailwind. Check the limits of each free plan before you switch.
How much does Buffer cost?
Free; paid from $5/month per channel (checked 2026-10-15).
Has AIGrowthRank tested these tools?
No. Features and prices come from the official pages and from our data. Verified user reviews will rank these tools once they come in.
Go further
- Use case: Schedule your Instagram posts
- Use case: Post on LinkedIn to attract clients
- Comparison: Metricool vs Buffer
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