Buffer Pricing
Buffer is free to start, with paid plans from $6/mo — about $72/year at the entry tier. There are 3 plans, including a free tier. That is below the $109/mo average for social media tools we track.
Buffer plans & prices
Every Buffer plan, what it includes, and who each one suits.
What Buffer costs over time
List price per plan, projected across a year. Annual prepayment is often discounted, so treat these as the ceiling rather than the final bill.
| Plan | Per month | 3 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| EssentialsPopular | $6 | $18 | $72 |
| Team | $12 | $36 | $144 |
What each plan includes
Each tier builds on the one before it, so higher plans also include everything below them.
| Feature | Free Free | Essentials $6 | Team $12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 channels | |||
| 10 posts/channel | |||
| Per channel | |||
| Analytics | |||
| Unlimited users | |||
| Approvals |
Which Buffer plan should you choose?
Trying it out → Free
Free forever. Best for testing Buffer before you commit budget.
On a budget → Essentials ($6/mo)
The cheapest paid way in — $72 a year.
Scaling up → Team ($12/mo)
The full feature set — worth it once you need everything below the top row.
Is Buffer good value?
Across the 4 other social media tools we track, entry pricing averages $109/mo (from $29 to $199). Buffer is free to start, and its cheapest paid plan is $6/mo — below average.
Hidden costs to budget for
- • Per-seat plans multiply with team size — check whether the price above is per user.
- • Headline prices usually assume annual billing; paying monthly costs more.
- • Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are common paid add-ons.
- • Watch for renewal pricing: introductory rates often rise at the second term.
Ready to try Buffer?
Check current pricing and any live offers on their site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Buffer cost?+
Buffer is free to start, with paid plans from $6 per month, running up to $12 per month on its top tier. There are 3 plans in total, including a free tier.
Does Buffer have a free plan?+
Yes. Buffer offers a free "Free" plan that includes 3 channels, 10 posts/channel. Paid plans start at $6/mo.
How much is Buffer per year?+
At the Essentials price of $6/mo, Buffer costs about $72 per year. Many vendors discount annual billing, so the real figure is often lower if you prepay.
Is Buffer expensive compared with other social media tools?+
The 4 other social media tools we track average $109/mo to start. Buffer's cheapest paid plan is $6/mo, which is below that average.
Are there hidden costs with Buffer?+
Headline prices often assume annual prepayment, and per-seat plans multiply with team size. Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are commonly paid add-ons — check these before you commit.