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Buffer

Straightforward scheduling with a low learning curve.

2 provider sourcesChecked August 25, 2026High pricing confidence
USD · monthly hosted estimate$36Up to 6 profiles14-day trial listed Verify current price

Pricing evidence

What the estimate includes

Buffer charges per connected channel. The $36 estimate models six paid channels.

Confidence
High
Free plan
Available
Free trial
14 days
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Best fit

Creators and small teams that want simple publishing without a steep learning curve

Draft approval
Supported
Google Business Profile
Supported
Agent workflows
MCP, API, CLI listed
Team access
Available

Draft approval lets a teammate or client review a post before it is published.

Platform coverage

11 listed platforms

Publishing destinations

InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTubeXGoogle Business ProfileThreadsBlueskyPinterestMastodon

Listed coverage means provider documentation identifies a publishing destination. Post formats, media limits, and direct-publishing permissions can vary by network.

Why it may fit

Verified strengths

  • 11 listed publishing destinations
  • Provider-listed free plan
  • MCP, API, CLI access
  • Draft approval workflow

Before you choose

Checks and limitations

  • Confirm the exact post formats and network-specific limits required by your workflow.

Technical access

Can it connect to agents and custom workflows?

API
Connect custom software and workflows
MCP
Give compatible agents structured publishing tools
CLI
Schedule from scripts or a terminal
Open source
No
Self-hosted
Not listed

Agent and automation access

Current options

Buffer provides a public GraphQL API, native MCP server, and CLI. Every plan includes API access, including Free.

Read the provider's documentation →Verified August 25, 2026

Provider sources

Where these facts came from

Reviewed by Mathias Onea using provider pricing, product documentation, and public repository evidence where available.

Read the editorial method
  1. Official agent and automation documentationUsed to verify agent and automation access.
    Checked August 25, 2026
  2. Official pricingUsed to verify plan price, included capacity, and trial terms.
    Checked August 25, 2026

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Data status

Last checked August 25, 2026

The price is an estimate for comparison, not a quote. Check the provider's current price and plan limits before buying.

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