How much does Buffer cost?

Buffer's plans run from Free up to $10/channel/mo. See the table below for what each tier includes. Prices as of September 2026; check Buffer's own pricing page for current figures.

Is SkedCast cheaper than Buffer?

It depends on your account count and which plan fits your team, since the two price on different bases. Compare the tables below against your own numbers rather than the sticker price alone.

Buffer pricing

Buffer pricing explained

Buffer's plans, side by side with SkedCast's, so you can compare what each tier actually includes rather than the sticker price alone.

Plan by plan

SkedCast

Free: $0Free forever, not a trial. No credit card, no expiry date.
Solo: $15/moFor a solo operator running a handful of clients.
Studio: $49/moFor a growing studio with a small team.
Agency: $129/moFor agencies running social at real scale.
Agency+: $299/moMaximum scale for large agencies.
Enterprise: CustomFor networks beyond 500 accounts.

Buffer

Free: Free3 channels, 10 posts per channel.
Essentials: $5/channel/moCore scheduling and analytics, billed per channel.
Team: $10/channel/moAdds approvals and branded reports — still per channel.

Buffer prices are list prices as of September 2026; see Buffer’s site for current pricing. SkedCast prices are billed in USD, with 20% off on annual billing.

Buffer pricing: FAQ

How much does Buffer cost?: Buffer's plans run from Free up to $10/channel/mo. See the table below for what each tier includes. Prices as of September 2026; check Buffer's own pricing page for current figures.
Is SkedCast cheaper than Buffer?: It depends on your account count and which plan fits your team, since the two price on different bases. Compare the tables below against your own numbers rather than the sticker price alone.

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