Buffer price history
No price changes logged since we started tracking on October 3, 2026. Changes we find are added here and on Price Watch.
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| Tool | Cheapest paid plan | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Buffer | Free tier available | — |
| Iconosquare | Free / Starter €9/month (billed yearly) | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Planoly | Free / Starter $14/month | Oct 6, 2026 |
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| Hootsuite | ~$99/user/month (Standard) | — |
| Hootsuite | $99/month | — |
| Later | $25/month | — |
| Linktree | Free plan | — |
| ManyChat | Free / Pro from ~$15/mo | — |
| Sprout Social | ~$249/month | — |
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Questions about Buffer pricing
How much does Buffer cost?
Our listing shows Free tier available for Buffer, but we haven't re-checked it on the vendor's own pricing page yet. Confirm the current price on buffer.com.
Does Buffer have a free plan?
Yes. Buffer lists a free plan or free tier; free plans usually have usage or feature limits, so check whether its limits fit how you work.
Prices are the cheapest paid plan we list, in USD. We check prices on each vendor’s own pricing page and log changes on Price Watch. Some links are affiliate links (disclosure); that never changes a listed price.