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Buffer Pricing (March 2026)
Free plan available
Prices verified March 16, 2026
How much does Buffer cost?
Buffer offers a free plan with paid tiers starting at Free/mo.
Free TierYes
Starting PriceFree
Number of Plans4
Billing Cyclemonthly
Pricing Modelfreemium
All Plans
Feature Breakdown by Plan
| Feature | Free | Essentials | Team | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 channels | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 10 posts/channel | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Basic publishing | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Per channel | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Unlimited posts | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Engagement tools | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Unlimited users | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Draft collaboration | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 10 channels | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Client management | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom access | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Team Cost Calculator
Estimated monthly costs based on team size (price per user × team members):
| Team Size | Essentials | Team | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 users | $30/mo | $60/mo | $600/mo |
| 10 users | $60/mo | $120/mo | $1,200/mo |
| 25 users | $150/mo | $300/mo | $3,000/mo |
| 50 users | $300/mo | $600/mo | $6,000/mo |
Is Buffer Worth It?
4.5/5 from 3,200 reviews
The free plan lets you test core functionality before committing.
Paid plans range from $6/mo (Essentials) to $120/mo (Agency). Most users pick the Team plan.
Best for: Small businesses, Creators, Startups. Keep in mind: limited features.
Buffer Pros & Cons
Pros
- Simple interface
- Affordable
- Great free tier
- Easy to use
- Browser extension
Cons
- Limited features
- No social listening
- Basic analytics
- Per-channel pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Buffer offers a free plan. Paid plans start at Free/mo, billed monthly. There are 4 plans total.
Yes, Buffer offers a free tier that lets you try core features before upgrading to a paid plan.
The most affordable paid plan is Essentials at $6/mo.
With a 4.5/5 rating from 3,200 reviews, Buffer is well-regarded. Best for: Small businesses, Creators, Startups.
Buffer bills monthly. The pricing model is freemium.
Buffer offers 4 plans: Free, Essentials, Team, Agency.