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Buffer

Social media scheduler with a free plan and per-channel pricing.

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Buffer plans and schedules posts across a dozen networks including Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, Threads and Bluesky. It adds an ideas space, engagement tools and analytics, and paid plans are charged per connected channel.

Best for

Solo operators with a few channels who want scheduling without a large fixed fee.

Not for

Agencies running dozens of channels who need paid ads reporting, because cost scales per channel and it is an organic social tool.

How to get your money’s worth

  1. 01The free plan covers three channels with 10 scheduled posts each, which is enough to test a weekly cadence.
  2. 02Move to the Team plan only when you need approval workflows; Essentials is limited to one user.
  3. 03Use the n8n, Make or Zapier connections to queue posts from a content calendar automatically.

Skills that pair with it

  • social
  • linkedin-operator-post

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