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Buffer vs PostFlow 2026: Which Social Media Tool Is Better?

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 wins for simplicity and solo users. PostFlow wins for teams needing many accounts at low cost.

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Head-to-Head

FeatureBufferPostFlowWinner
Free planYes (3 ch)NoBuffer
AI contentBasicNoneBuffer
Unlimited usersNoYes (Brand+)PostFlow
InterfaceExcellentGoodBuffer
20 accounts cost$120/mo$27/moPostFlow

Quick Quiz
Easy

You're a solo creator with 3 accounts. Which is better?

💡 Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!


Pricing Comparison

Buffer Pricing

PlanMonthlyChannels
Free$03
Essentials$6/channelUnlimited
Team$12/channelUnlimited

PostFlow Pricing

PlanMonthlyAccountsUsers
Solo$1281
Brand$2724Unlimited
Agency$97100Unlimited

Cost by Account Count

AccountsBufferPostFlowCheaper
3$0$12Buffer
5$30$12PostFlow
10$60$27PostFlow
20$120$27PostFlow
50$300$57PostFlow

Pattern: Buffer free for 3 or less. PostFlow cheaper at 5+.


Quick Quiz
Medium

Your agency has 5 team members and 20 accounts. Best pick?

💡 Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!


Feature Comparison

FeatureBufferPostFlow
Post schedulingYesYes
Content calendarBasicYes
AI contentBasicNone
AnalyticsYesBasic
Team approvalsTeam planYes
Platforms812

Platform Support

PlatformBufferPostFlow
InstagramYesYes
FacebookYesYes
X (Twitter)YesYes
LinkedInYesYes
TikTokYesYes
YouTubeYesYes
PinterestYesYes
ThreadsYesYes
BlueskyNoYes
Google BusinessNoYes

PostFlow supports 4 more platforms than Buffer.


Quick Quiz
Easy

You need to post to Google Business Profile. Which works?

💡 Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!


Pros and Cons

Buffer

ProsCons
Free planPer-channel pricing
Cleanest interfaceExpensive at scale
Basic AILimited team features
Great mobile appFewer platforms

PostFlow

ProsCons
Unlimited usersNo AI features
Budget pricingNo free plan
12 platformsLess polished
Team approvalsBasic analytics

Who Should Choose What

Choose Buffer if you:

  • Manage 1-4 accounts
  • Want simplest interface
  • Need a free plan
  • Work solo
  • Want AI help (basic)

Choose PostFlow if you:

  • Manage 5+ accounts
  • Have a team (unlimited users)
  • Need budget pricing
  • Post to Bluesky/Google Business
  • Don't need AI

Quick Quiz
Medium

Main reason to choose PostFlow over Buffer?

💡 Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!


Better Alternative

Both have trade-offs. SocialRails combines the best of both:

FeatureBufferPostFlowSocialRails
AI contentBasicNoneUnlimited
Unlimited usersNoYesYes
20 accounts$120/mo$27/mo$29/mo

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Bottom Line

Buffer wins: Solo users, 1-4 accounts, interface priority, free plan needed.

PostFlow wins: Teams, 5+ accounts, budget priority, need Google Business/Bluesky.

Best alternative: SocialRails at $29/month for AI + unlimited users.


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