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Free Buffer alternatives: a practical checklist
Use free plans to evaluate a workflow before paying. Forum recommendations can identify questions, but a vendor plan page is the source for current limits.
Practical next step
Compare Buffer and Publer free account limits. Keep a copy of your drafts so a plan limit does not strand a campaign.
Vendor pricing snapshot
| Product | Published pricing and scope | Source / checked |
|---|---|---|
| Buffer | Free: three channels. Essentials: $5 per month for one channel, $60 billed yearly. | Buffer pricing — 2026-10-28 |
| Publer | Free: three social accounts, excluding X. Paid amounts depend on the interactive account and member selector; no unverified paid amount is quoted. | Publer plans — 2026-10-28 |
| Hootsuite | Standard, Professional and Advanced tiers are listed. Numeric amounts were not exposed in the readable vendor response; request a current quote. | Hootsuite plans — 2026-10-28 |
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