Buffer
Schedule your social media posts in bulk across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
Free plan available · No credit card required · Affiliate link
What Is Buffer?
I'll be honest — I tried a few social media schedulers before Buffer, and most of them made me feel stupid. Buffer is the one I actually stuck with. You log in once a week, queue up your posts, and it drip-feeds them throughout the week. No logging in every day, no remembering to post at 2pm. I set it up for a florist client in about 15 minutes and she's been using it ever since. The free plan is genuinely useful, which is rare.
Local business owners choose Buffer because it solves a specific problem: whether you're a Florists, Real estate agents or Coaches. The setup takes less than 30 minutes, and most users see results in the first week.
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Pros
- Dead-simple interface
- Great for solo operators
- Mobile app works well
- Free plan covers basic needs
Cons
- Limited analytics on free plan
- No native video editing
- LinkedIn support is basic
Buffer vs Alternatives
Not sure if Buffer is right? Here's how it stacks up against similar tools.
| Feature | OUR PICKBuffer | Later | ManyChat | Hootsuite |
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| Pricing | Freemium (Free plan available, Paid from $6/mo) | Freemium (Free up to 30 posts, Paid from $25/mo) | Freemium (Free up to 1,000 contacts, Paid from $15/mo) | Paid only (from $99/mo) |
| Difficulty | Beginner | Beginner | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Rating | ★ 4.5 | ★ 4.4 | ★ 4.5 | ★ 4.1 |
| Best For | Florists, Real estate agents | Fitness coaches, Photographers | Real estate agents, Coaches | Growing SMBs, Teams |
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