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A modern social media scheduler with flat pricing, built-in AI, and 9 platforms. Save up to $1,500/year vs Buffer's per-channel fees.
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SocialRails vs Buffer
Same job. Different price. Different feature set.
| Feature | Recommended SocialRails | Buffer |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat monthly | Per channel |
| Starter price | $29/mo | $6/channel |
| 10 social accounts | $29/mo | ~$60/mo |
| 27 social accounts | $29/mo | ~$162/mo |
| Unlimited posts on starter plan | 2,000/channel limit | |
| AI caption writer | Unlimited | Limited |
| AI image generation | ||
| AI short-form video generation | ||
| Bulk-generate 30 days of content | ||
| Multi-workspace support | Up to 25 | Add-on |
| Free trial | 3 days free | Free plan w/ limits |
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6 reasons people leave Buffer for SocialRails
Flat pricing, no per-channel fees
$29/mo for 27 accounts. $49/mo for 90. Connect everything without the bill ballooning.
AI that actually writes posts
Trained on viral patterns. Generates full posts, captions, and hooks adapted to your brand voice and each platform.
Bulk-generate 30 days of content
Plan a whole month of posts in one prompt across every connected account. Buffer makes you write each one.
Short-form video generation
Generate Reels and TikToks from a prompt. AI adds music, captions, and cuts. Buffer doesn't do this.
Workspaces for every client or brand
Up to 25 separate workspaces with their own accounts, calendar, and team — included.
Switch in under 10 minutes
Connect accounts with OAuth. Bulk-import or paste your existing queue. No CSV gymnastics.
Stop paying per channel.
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