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Buffer vs Postiz
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.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
Postiz brings publishing, analytics, workflow integrations, and human review of agent-created posts into a shared calendar. Cloud plans start at $29/mo, while self-hosting means taking responsibility for operating the service.
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| Buffer | Postiz | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Essentials: $5 a month | Standard (annual billing): $23 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 8 |
| Maker | Buffer | Postiz |
| Website | buffer.com | postiz.com |
| On social media management tools | #1 of 145 | #5 of 145 |
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).
Postiz: what it does well
- Schedules and analyzes content across more than 30 channels.
- AI-agent posts go to a human-review calendar.
- Cloud plans list unlimited monthly posts.
- Offers a free plan and 7-day trial.
- Supports API, webhooks, n8n, and Make.
What to know first
- Cloud plans cap channels at 5, 10, 30, or 100.
- Self-hosting operators handle updates and backups.
- Social-network app approvals are the operator's responsibility.
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