Compare Buffer and Publer 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (95.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$0.00
Buffer
Star Rating
(1,009)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansPubler
Star Rating
(388)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.5% 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, which allows for seamless scheduling across multiple platforms. In contrast, Publer shines even brighter with a score of 9.7, offering more robust scheduling options and flexibility.
- Reviewers mention that Buffer's Social Analytics feature, with a score of 7.9, lacks some depth in reporting compared to Publer, which scores 8.6 and provides more comprehensive insights into social media performance.
- G2 users highlight that Buffer's Content Calendar is user-friendly with a score of 9.2, but Publer's similar feature scores higher at 9.5, offering better visual organization and planning capabilities.
- Users on G2 say that Buffer's Quality of Support is decent at 8.5, but Publer outperforms it significantly with a score of 9.5, indicating faster response times and more helpful resources.
- Reviewers mention that while Buffer's Users and Permissions feature scores 8.8, Publer's score of 9.1 reflects its superior ability to manage team roles and access levels effectively.
- Users report that Buffer's Campaign Planning feature, scoring 8.6, is functional but lacks some advanced tools, whereas Publer's 8.9 score indicates a more comprehensive approach to planning and executing campaigns.
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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
307
Ease of Use
9.2
893
9.5
308
Ease of Setup
9.2
312
9.4
183
Ease of Admin
9.1
307
9.5
140
Quality of Support
8.5
634
9.5
270
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
267
9.5
136
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
867
9.5
289
Features by Category
Content & Collaboration
9.2
129
9.4(won by 0.2)
241
8.7
112
9.0(won by 0.3)
225
8.2(won by default)
92
Feature Not Available
8.6
93
8.9(won by 0.3)
176
8.8
102
9.0(won by 0.2)
198
8.5
86
9.0(won by 0.5)
217
Social Management
7.8
653
8.6(won by 0.8)
216
9.3
774
9.6(won by 0.3)
260
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
8.8(won by 0.3)
101
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
23.2%
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
26.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.1%
Consulting
3.7%
Retail
3.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.1%
Other
56.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Buffer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Spencer T.
Verified User in Internet
Buffer works better than any other service I have tried. Other services have failed me by posting incorrectly, or not at all, while Buffer works properly ALL the time. Reliability is a MUST in a scheduling tool! Its interface is simple, elegant, and...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Design
- they send way too many emails (sure you can unsubscribe, but this is annoying) - you can't directly connect Instagram with Buffer (you have to IFTTT to do this) - can't view Twitter feed - pricing is expensive
Publer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Fenella R.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Great analytics and an easy to use layout. Publer is informative and easy on the eye.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Religious Institutions
I can only post to one youtube channel at a time or we cant upload youtube post. (Only videos)
Spencer T.
Verified User in Internet
Buffer works better than any other service I have tried. Other services have failed me by posting incorrectly, or not at all, while Buffer works properly ALL the time. Reliability is a MUST in a scheduling tool! Its interface is simple, elegant, and...
Fenella R.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Great analytics and an easy to use layout. Publer is informative and easy on the eye.
Verified User in Design
- they send way too many emails (sure you can unsubscribe, but this is annoying) - you can't directly connect Instagram with Buffer (you have to IFTTT to do this) - can't view Twitter feed - pricing is expensive
Verified User in Religious Institutions
I can only post to one youtube channel at a time or we cant upload youtube post. (Only videos)
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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