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Buffer pricing: the real monthly cost

Buffer lists at $5/mo on the Essentials plan we verified in August 2026, covering 3 tracked capabilities. The verified plan price is the figure we use for comparison. Prices are taken from the vendor's own pricing page.

Buffer is a social media scheduling and analytics tool for individuals and small teams. It helps plan posts across networks and review engagement without a full enterprise social suite.

Plans

PlanMonthlyAnnualLimits
Free$0/mo$0/moYearly
EssentialsDisplay plan$5/mo$5/moYearly
Team$10/mo$10/moYearly

Capabilities

  • Social post scheduling

    Quality 9/10

  • Social analytics

    Quality 7/10

  • Link-in-bio

    Quality 6/10 · Secondary

Buffer pricing: common questions

How much does Buffer cost per month?
Buffer lists at $5/mo on the verified display plan. The all-in estimated monthly cost, including usage fees where we have them, is $5/mo.
Does Buffer charge usage fees on top?
We have not itemised usage fees for this tool on the verified Essentials plan; the $5/mo list price is the figure we use.
When was this price last verified?
We last verified Buffer's pricing on 2026-08-30. Figures come from the vendor's own pricing page.

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