Key takeaways
- Buffer's free plan covers 3 channels and 10 posts per channel.
- SkedCast has a permanent free plan with no card required.
- Compare account count and posting volume, not just the word "free."
What Buffer's free plan actually includes
Buffer's free tier covers 3 social channels and 10 scheduled posts per channel — enough for light, personal use, but a real constraint once you manage more than a few accounts or post more than occasionally.
What to check in a free alternative
- How many connected accounts the free plan actually allows
- Whether there's a posting-volume cap, and what it is
- Whether bulk import works on the free tier or is gated to paid
- Whether the plan is permanently free or a time-limited trial dressed up as free
SkedCast's free plan
SkedCast has a permanent free plan with no credit card required. See the SkedCast vs Buffer comparison for the full feature-by-feature breakdown.
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FAQ
- What are the limits on Buffer's free tier?
- 3 social channels and 10 scheduled posts per channel, per Buffer's own pricing page.
- Is SkedCast's free plan permanent?
- Yes — it is a permanent tier every signup lands on, not a time-limited trial. SkedCast has a permanent Free plan as well — 2 connected accounts and up to 3 posts a day, no card and no time limit — and each workspace can additionally take one 7-day Studio trial.
- Is SkedCast a good free Buffer alternative?
- For agency-style use with more accounts or higher post volume than Buffer's 3-channel, 10-post free plan supports, it is worth comparing side by side.