Compare Buffer and Publer 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (95.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$0.00
Buffer
Star Rating
(1,008)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansPubler
Star Rating
(378)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Buffer excels in its Social Publishing feature, scoring 9.3, while Publer outshines with a score of 9.7, indicating a more robust publishing experience that users appreciate for its ease of use and efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that Publer's Content Calendar is highly rated at 9.5, compared to Buffer's 9.2, highlighting Publer's superior ability to help users plan and visualize their content strategy effectively.
- G2 users note that Buffer's Social Analytics feature scores lower at 7.9, while Publer achieves a higher score of 8.6, suggesting that users find Publer's analytics more insightful and actionable for their social media strategies.
- Users on G2 report that both platforms offer a Shared Inbox feature, but with equal ratings of 8.2, indicating that while both products provide this functionality, neither stands out significantly in this area.
- Reviewers say that Publer's Approval Workflows feature is rated at 8.9, surpassing Buffer's 8.6, which suggests that users find Publer's workflow management more efficient for team collaboration and content approval processes.
- Users mention that Buffer's Quality of Support is rated at 8.5, while Publer shines with a score of 9.5, indicating that users feel more supported and satisfied with Publer's customer service and assistance.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Buffer
Free
Free
For individuals and businesses getting started with social media.
- 3 social accounts in total
- Publish to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Business Profiles, Mastodon, Pinterest
- 10 scheduled posts per social account
Publer
Free
$0.00
Perfect for personal use
- 5 Social Accounts (Facebook Pages & Groups, Twitter, LinkedIn Profiles & Companies)
- 10 Pending Scheduled Posts per Social Account
- 24 Saved Drafts
Free Trial
Buffer
Free Trial is available
Publer
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
887
9.2
297
Ease of Use
9.2
892
9.5
298
Ease of Setup
9.2
311
9.5
173
Ease of Admin
9.1
307
9.5
136
Quality of Support
8.5
634
9.5
263
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
267
9.6
132
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
867
9.5
279
Features by Category
Content & Collaboration
9.2
129
9.4(won by 0.2)
232
8.7
112
9.0(won by 0.3)
216
8.2(won by default)
92
Feature Not Available
8.6
93
8.9(won by 0.3)
168
8.8
102
9.1(won by 0.3)
190
8.5
86
9.1(won by 0.6)
208
Social Management
7.8
653
8.6(won by 0.8)
207
9.3
774
9.7(won by 0.4)
251
8.4(won by default)
629
Feature Not Available
8.4(won by default)
680
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.6(won by default)
86
Feature Not Available
8.5
12
8.9(won by 0.4)
92
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Buffer and Publer are categorized as Social Media Management
Unique Categories
Buffer has no unique categories
Publer has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Buffer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Publer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Marketing and Advertising
26.4%
Information Technology and Services
7.3%
Consulting
3.8%
Retail
3.2%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.2%
Other
56.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Buffer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
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
Kelly O.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I don’t like how sometimes it is hard to control the way things appear across multiple social media platforms, notably posts with links.
Publer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
adam Robert h.
Verified User in Online Media
I have tried EVERY type of scheduler that is out there for the past 4 YEARS and None can touch how awesome Publer is! I use this App mainly For Facebook pages and groups, But you can have Twitter,LinkedIn, Google Business,Pintrest! And More coming soon!...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Dawn W.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Cost. I dislike having to jump through hoops to get a discount.
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...
adam Robert h.
Verified User in Online Media
I have tried EVERY type of scheduler that is out there for the past 4 YEARS and None can touch how awesome Publer is! I use this App mainly For Facebook pages and groups, But you can have Twitter,LinkedIn, Google Business,Pintrest! And More coming soon!...
Kelly O.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I don’t like how sometimes it is hard to control the way things appear across multiple social media platforms, notably posts with links.
Dawn W.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Cost. I dislike having to jump through hoops to get a discount.
Alternatives
Discussions
Can I have tabs open for multiple companies at a time?
4 comments
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
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
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
whatsapp and wordpress integration ?
5 comments
Official Response from Publer
Hello,
Scheduling Wordpress posts is coming this quarter:
You can subscribe for updates here: https://feedback.publer.io/199
Regarding Whatsapp, not...Read more
Why do I have to reauthenticationned myself on every account each time ?
2 comments
MB
For security purposes. This hapens only to some platforms and not all. Read more
Resharing
1 comment
Official Response from Publer
Hi Russ,
Can you be more specific? What are you trying to achieve?
Thank youRead more
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