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Buffer vs Enji 2026: Which One Should You Pick?

Matt
Matt
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TL;DR - Quick Answer

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See which tool is better for you. We compare pricing, features, and ease of use.

Quick answer: Buffer has more platforms (10 vs 5) and a free plan. Enji has flat-rate pricing ($29/month unlimited).

Buffer = more platforms. Enji = simpler pricing.

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Side-by-Side

BufferEnji
Starting priceFreeFree (8 posts)
Platforms105
Twitter/X
YouTube
Pricing modelPer-channelFlat rate

Pricing Breakdown

Buffer

PlanCost
Free3 channels
Essentials$6/channel
Team$12/channel

10 channels = $60-120/month

Enji

PlanCost
Free8 posts/mo
Social Only$19/mo (unlimited)
Full Suite$29/mo (unlimited)

Unlimited channels = $29/month max


Quick Quiz
Easy

You manage 8 accounts solo. Which costs less?

💡 Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!


Cost by Scenario

ScenarioBufferEnjiWinner
Solo, 3 accounts$0$0 (8 posts)Buffer
Solo, 6 accounts$36/mo$19/moEnji
Team, 15 accounts$90-180/mo$29/moEnji

Pattern: Buffer wins free tier. Enji wins paid tiers.


Platform Support

Buffer (10)

  • Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn
  • Pinterest, TikTok, YouTube
  • Mastodon, Bluesky, Threads

Enji (5)

  • Instagram, Facebook
  • Pinterest, TikTok, LinkedIn

Missing from Enji: Twitter/X, YouTube, Threads, Bluesky.


Quick Quiz
Easy

You post to Twitter/X and YouTube. Which works?

💡 Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!


Features Compared

FeatureBufferEnji
Queue-based posting
Visual calendarBasic
Browser extension✅ Great
AI captionsBasicBetter
Marketing calendar
Brand voice AI

AI Features

BufferEnji
Caption suggestionsBasicBrand voice
Post ideas
Blog drafts✅ (Full Suite)

Winner: Enji has more AI, but neither has full AI content generation.


Quick Quiz
Medium

You need AI to write captions in your brand voice. Which is better?

💡 Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!


Pros and Cons

Buffer

ProsCons
✅ 10 platforms❌ Per-channel pricing
✅ Better free plan❌ Basic AI
✅ Great extension❌ Adds up fast
✅ Twitter/X + YouTube❌ No flat rate

Enji

ProsCons
✅ Flat pricing❌ Only 5 platforms
✅ Unlimited users❌ No Twitter/X
✅ Brand voice AI❌ No YouTube
✅ Marketing calendar❌ Limited free plan

Who Should Use Which?

Pick Buffer if:

  • You need Twitter/X, YouTube, or Threads
  • You want a generous free plan
  • You use the browser extension
  • Platform variety matters

Pick Enji if:

  • You only need Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, LinkedIn
  • You want predictable flat pricing
  • You value AI brand voice
  • You're a small business

Quick Quiz
Hard

10 accounts across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube. 3-person team. Which tool?

💡 Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!


Neither Has Everything

NeedBetter Option
Unlimited AI contentSocialRails
Approval workflowsLoomly
Content recyclingSocialBee
Visual planningLater

Best Alternative: SocialRails

BufferEnjiSocialRails
10 accounts$60/mo$19/mo$29/mo
Platforms1059
Twitter/X
AI contentBasicBasicUnlimited
Video templates350+
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Quick Answers

Buffer or Enji cheaper? Buffer free for 3 channels. Enji cheaper for 4+ accounts.

More platforms? Buffer (10). Enji (5).

Twitter/X on Enji? No.

Better AI? Enji's brand voice is better. Neither has full AI content.


Summary

Buffer: More platforms, better free plan, per-channel pricing.

Enji: Flat pricing, fewer platforms, no Twitter/X or YouTube.

Neither: Has advanced AI or video templates.

Best alternative: SocialRails, $29/month, 9 platforms, unlimited AI.

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