Side by side
Buffer vs OpenSMM
Both stand on social media management tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2
Buffer combines scheduling, content development, analytics, and comment management in one social media toolkit. The free plan has defined channel, post, idea, and user limits, while Essentials and Team add trial access and Team adds collaboration features.
Visit Buffer Free plan Self-hostedWeb
OpenSMM provides a self-hosted foundation with a working media gallery and Facebook Pages posting. Its early status and unfinished scheduling and deployment conveniences mean it requires technical setup and patience.
Visit OpenSMMThe facts
| Buffer | OpenSMM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Essentials: $5 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Buffer | Not published |
| Website | buffer.com | github.com |
| On social media management tools | #1 of 146 | #68 of 146 |
Buffer: what it does well
- Free plan lasts indefinitely.
- Free plan connects up to three channels.
- Includes an idea library and AI Assistant.
- Community inbox gathers comments for replies.
- Team plan includes unlimited team members.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to three connected channels.
- Free plan allows 10 scheduled posts per channel.
- Free plan includes one user.
- Paid plans start at $5/mo (annual).
OpenSMM: what it does well
- Free, open-source GPL-3.0 project
- Self-hosted web deployment
- Media gallery for uploading and saving media
- Publishes text and images to Facebook Pages
- Lists support for several social networks
What to know first
- Project is in early development
- Scheduling features are planned, not working
- Setup requires source, environment, MongoDB, and containers
- Docker Hub images are not yet available
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