Buffer vs Hootsuite
Make the switch and get everything you need to boost your engagement and grow your following - for free!
Looking for a new tool now Hootsuite’s removed its free plan?
Buffer has you covered. Our powerful free plan has everything creators, entrepreneurs and small businesses need to grow on social without breaking the bank.
Our free plan is here to stay and includes:
Connect three channels on any platform.
Up to 30 scheduled posts at a time. No monthly limits.
AI-assisted content creation.
World-class 24/7 customer support.
| Buffer | Hootsuite | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ✅ Three social channels | ❌ No free plan |
| Paid plans | Start at $6/month | Start at $99/month |
| Supported channels | Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, Pinterest, Google Business, Mastodon, Start Page, Youtube Shorts (coming soon) | Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, Pinterest, Youtube |
| Mobile apps | ✅ iOS, Android | ✅ iOS, Android |
| Engagement | ✅ Paid plans only | ✅ Paid plans only |
| Analytics, Insights, Reporting | ✅ Free plan (basics) and paid plans (advanced) | ✅ Paid plans only |
| Team members | ✅ Paid plans only | ✅ Paid plans only |
| AI-assisted content generation | ✅ | ❌ |
"I've tried Hootsuite, Sendible, and Later for different reasons and Buffer is the most simple but also does everything you need it to. Later wouldn't let you tag Facebook pages which is crazy, Sendible was cancelling posts left and right... I had to post half of my stuff manually, and Hootsuite was good but really expensive."
Lanie W. Carter,Founder, Arrowhead Design Group
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