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Postcron vs Buffer 2026: Which Budget Scheduler Wins?

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 is free with TikTok. Postcron costs $8 but no TikTok. Choose Buffer unless you need 10+ accounts cheap.

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Side-by-Side

FeaturePostcronBuffer
Starting price$8/moFree
TikTok
AI contentBasic
Free plan3 channels
Accounts (paid)11-148Unlimited

Quick Quiz
Easy

You want free scheduling with TikTok. Which tool?

💡 Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!


Pricing Compared

Postcron

PlanPriceAccounts
Personal$8/mo11
Entrepreneur$24/mo23
Corporate$58/mo44

Buffer

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

Cost by Scenario

ScenarioPostcronBufferWinner
3 accounts$8/moFreeBuffer
5 accounts$8/mo$30/moPostcron
10 accounts$8/mo$60/moPostcron
15 accounts$24/mo$90/moPostcron

Pattern: Buffer wins for 3 or fewer accounts. Postcron wins for bulk accounts.


Quick Quiz
Medium

You manage 12 social accounts solo. Cheaper option?

💡 Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!


Platform Support

PlatformPostcronBuffer
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter/X
LinkedIn
Pinterest
TikTok
Threads
Bluesky

Winner: Buffer supports 3 more platforms.


Features

FeaturePostcronBuffer
Free plan
TikTok
AI assistantBasic
Analytics (base)
Browser extension
Link in Bio

Quick Quiz
Easy

You need analytics without paying extra. Which tool?

💡 Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!


Pros & Cons

Postcron

ProsCons
Cheap for many accountsNo TikTok
$8 for 11 accountsNo free plan
Link in BioNo analytics on Personal

Buffer

ProsCons
Free planPer-channel pricing adds up
TikTok supportBasic team features
Analytics includedNo Link in Bio

Who Wins?

Choose Postcron if:

  • You need 10+ accounts on a budget
  • TikTok isn't part of your strategy
  • You don't need analytics (or will upgrade)

Choose Buffer if:

  • You want free scheduling
  • TikTok matters
  • You have 3 accounts or less
  • Analytics on free plan matters

Quick Quiz
Easy

You're a TikTok creator with 2 accounts. Best choice?

💡 Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!


Neither Has Full AI Content

Both lack unlimited AI content generation.

ToolAI ContentPrice
PostcronNone$8/mo
BufferBasicFree
SocialRailsUnlimited$29/mo

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Quick Decision

SituationBest Choice
3 accounts, want freeBuffer
10+ accounts, budget priorityPostcron
TikTok creatorBuffer
Need AI contentSocialRails

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