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At a Glance
Buffer
Buffer
Star Rating
(1,008)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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Postly
Postly
Star Rating
(32)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (96.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Reviewers mention that Buffer's Content Calendar is highly intuitive, scoring 9.2, which allows users to easily plan and visualize their social media posts, while Postly excels with a score of 9.5, indicating a more robust and user-friendly interface for scheduling content.
  • Users report that Buffer's Quality of Support is rated at 8.5, which some find lacking during peak times, whereas Postly shines with a score of 9.8, with many users praising the quick response times and helpfulness of the support team.
  • G2 users highlight that Buffer's Social Analytics feature, rated at 7.9, could benefit from more in-depth insights, while Postly's analytics, rated at 8.0, provide a more comprehensive view of social media performance, helping users make informed decisions.
  • Users on G2 mention that Buffer's Social Publishing feature is effective with a score of 9.3, but Postly outperforms it with a score of 9.5, offering more seamless integration with various social platforms and better scheduling options.
  • Reviewers say that Buffer's Approval Workflows score of 8.6 is functional but lacks some advanced features, while Postly's score of 9.4 indicates a more sophisticated approach, allowing for better collaboration and content approval processes.
  • Users report that Buffer's Users and Permissions feature, rated at 8.8, is straightforward but limited, whereas Postly's score of 9.3 reflects a more flexible and customizable permissions system, catering to teams with varying roles and responsibilities.
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Entry-Level Pricing
Buffer
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Postly
No pricing available
Free Trial
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Free Trial is available
Postly
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
887
9.1
21
Ease of Use
9.2
892
9.5
22
Ease of Setup
9.2
311
9.5
17
Ease of Admin
9.1
307
9.7
16
Quality of Support
8.5
634
9.8
20
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
267
9.9
14
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
867
9.4
20
Features by Category
Social Media ManagementHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.6
3,448
9.1
135
Content & Collaboration
9.2
129
9.5
17
8.7
112
8.6
12
8.2
92
9.4
6
8.6
93
9.4
11
8.8
102
9.3
14
8.5
86
9.3
14
Social Management
7.8
653
8.0
10
9.3
774
9.5
16
8.4
629
9.0
10
8.4
680
8.5
11
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.6
86
9.6
14
8.5
12
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Buffer
Buffer
Postly
Postly
Buffer and Postly are categorized as Social Media Management
Unique Categories
Buffer
Buffer has no unique categories
Postly
Postly has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Buffer
Buffer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
70.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.4%
Postly
Postly
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
96.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Buffer
Buffer
Marketing and Advertising
23.1%
Computer Software
7.4%
Information Technology and Services
6.0%
Internet
5.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.2%
Other
53.8%
Postly
Postly
Marketing and Advertising
46.9%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
9.4%
Real Estate
6.3%
Information Technology and Services
6.3%
Accounting
6.3%
Other
25.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Buffer
Buffer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Andrew M.
AM
Andrew M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

I think the integration with chrome plus the scheduling based on when my networks are most active is the bast aspect. With integration with platforms like tweriod and socialbro to determine what the best time to engage a network is, it's pretty much...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Consumer Goods
GC
Verified User in Consumer Goods

3 out of 4 times my posts failed in 24hrs.

Postly
Postly
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

First of the pricing vs what you get is unbeatable, in my opinion. It is quite easy to understand the interface and it has a very small learning curve. The unlimited team member feature helped us migrate all our Social media planning, scheduling and posting...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Brad N.
BN
Brad N.
Verified User in Construction

Sold my business. Tying to cancel service. Can't even get to the cancel or page. I'm already logged in. Wants to send you to another link to your email...IT NEVER COMES. Tried multiple times and doesn't come to spam or any other folder. It's so cheap,...

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Discussions
Buffer
Buffer Discussions
Can I have tabs open for multiple companies at a time?
4 comments
Michelle M.
MM
I have one Buffer account with multiple clients on that one account, so I just click on which platform/client I want to work on within that (so just one...Read more
Which platforms are next on the Buffer integration roadmap?
2 comments
Greissy P.
GP
Buffer has a new feature to offer: Shop Grid. It is a landing page made specifically for your Instagram profile, where you can direct people back to your...Read more
LinkedIn workarounds
2 comments
Evan D.
ED
When a data source like Facebook or LinkedIn removes an API (the way the data is shared from their warehouse to someone else’s, like Buffer’s, and the way...Read more
Postly
Postly Discussions
What is Postly used for?
1 comment
Official Response from Postly
Businesses and agencies leverage Postly's automated social media management tools to design and publish social media campaigns at scale.Read more
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