Compare Buffer and Sked Social 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (74.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Starting at $59.00 Per Month
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 plansSked Social
Star Rating
(79)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $59.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Buffer excels in its Social Publishing capabilities, scoring 9.3, which allows for seamless scheduling and posting across multiple platforms. In contrast, Sked Social, while still strong, has a lower score of 8.8 in this area, indicating a slight edge for Buffer in user experience.
- Reviewers mention that Buffer's Content Calendar feature is highly intuitive, scoring 9.2, making it easy for users to visualize their posting schedule. Sked Social also performs well with a score of 9.1, but some users feel that Buffer's interface is more user-friendly.
- G2 users highlight that Buffer's Shared Inbox feature, with a score of 8.2, is effective for team collaboration, although some users find it less robust compared to Sked Social's score of 7.8, which indicates a need for improvement in managing team communications.
- Users on G2 report that Sked Social shines in Approval Workflows, scoring 8.8, which allows for better content review processes. Buffer, with a score of 8.6, is still effective but lacks some of the advanced features that Sked Social offers in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Buffer's Quality of Support is rated at 8.5, which is slightly lower than Sked Social's 8.9. This suggests that users may find Sked Social's customer service more responsive and helpful when issues arise.
- Users say that while both platforms offer strong Users and Permissions features, Sked Social's score of 9.1 indicates a more flexible and comprehensive approach to managing user roles and access, which is crucial for larger teams.
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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
Sked Social
Essentials
Starting at $59.00
Per Month
For teams that want to curate UGC and media collections, create shoppable posts, and manage engagement as a team
- Unlimited users
- 3 accounts
- Add more accounts
Free Trial
Buffer
Free Trial is available
Sked Social
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
887
8.5
72
Ease of Use
9.2
892
8.9
73
Ease of Setup
9.2
311
8.5
40
Ease of Admin
9.1
307
8.8
38
Quality of Support
8.5
634
8.8
66
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
267
8.6
38
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
867
9.4
72
Features by Category
Social Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports & Dashboards
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Content & Collaboration
9.2
129
9.1
33
8.7
112
8.6
32
8.2
92
7.8
26
8.6
93
8.6
25
8.8
102
9.0
27
8.5
86
8.6
30
Social Management
7.8
653
7.7
53
9.3
774
8.8
65
8.4
629
8.3
56
8.4
680
8.5
43
Feature Not Available
7.2
17
8.6
86
8.5
13
8.5
12
8.8
26
Monitoring & Listening
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management & Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Buffer and Sked Social are categorized as Social Media Management
Unique Categories
Buffer has no unique categories
Sked Social is categorized as Social Media Analytics, Social Media Suites, and Social Media Listening Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Buffer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sked Social
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
31.2%
Hospitality
7.8%
Retail
5.2%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
5.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.9%
Other
46.8%
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
Verified User in Consumer Goods
3 out of 4 times my posts failed in 24hrs.
Sked Social
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Lindsay T.
Verified User in Music
I loved how easy the scheduling was, I could easily prearrange what posts I wanted for which social media outlets I wanted.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Food & Beverages
I'm pretty sure the main reason most people use a software like this is to schedule social media posts. Sked fails a lot at this. They work with real smartphones which login to your account and post for you. For this reason, there is always a queue for any...
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...
Lindsay T.
Verified User in Music
I loved how easy the scheduling was, I could easily prearrange what posts I wanted for which social media outlets I wanted.
Verified User in Consumer Goods
3 out of 4 times my posts failed in 24hrs.
Verified User in Food & Beverages
I'm pretty sure the main reason most people use a software like this is to schedule social media posts. Sked fails a lot at this. They work with real smartphones which login to your account and post for you. For this reason, there is always a queue for any...
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
What is sked social?
1 comment
GZ
A social media planning site. You can plan out posts for platforms.Read more
How much does sked social cost?
1 comment
Official Response from Sked Social
Hi there. We have different plans depending on your needs. Plans start at $25US/month. For more information please visit https://skedsocial.com/pricing/Read more
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