Compare Buffer and SocialBee 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (95.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial Per Month
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 plansSocialBee
Star Rating
(441)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Buffer excels in its "Social Publishing" feature, providing a seamless experience for scheduling posts across multiple platforms, while SocialBee also offers strong publishing capabilities but is noted for its "Campaign Optimization" tools that help refine social media strategies.
- Reviewers mention that Buffer's "Quality of Support" is rated lower than SocialBee's, with users appreciating SocialBee's responsive customer service and extensive resources, leading to a higher satisfaction score in this area.
- G2 users highlight Buffer's "Content Calendar" as a standout feature, allowing for easy visualization of scheduled posts, whereas SocialBee's calendar is also effective but users feel it lacks some of the intuitive design elements found in Buffer.
- Users on G2 report that Buffer's "Social Analytics" feature is less robust compared to SocialBee's, which offers more detailed insights and reporting options, making it a preferred choice for users focused on data-driven decision-making.
- Reviewers say that both platforms provide solid "Content Creation" tools, but users mention that SocialBee's features for creating and managing content are slightly more advanced, allowing for better collaboration among team members.
- Users report that Buffer's "Hashtag Capabilities" are well-implemented, helping users effectively manage and track hashtags, while SocialBee's similar feature is noted for its additional functionality, allowing for more strategic hashtag usage.
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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
SocialBee
Bootstrap - $29/Month
Free Trial
Per Month
Best For Authors, Coaches, Solopreneurs
- Workspaces: 1, Users Per Workspace: 1, Social Profiles: 5
- Content categories for a solid mix of content
- Recycle evergreen posts or expire time-sensitive content
Free Trial
Buffer
Free Trial is available
SocialBee
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
887
9.2
331
Ease of Use
9.2
893
8.9
338
Ease of Setup
9.2
312
8.9
184
Ease of Admin
9.1
307
9.2
150
Quality of Support
8.5
634
9.5
303
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
267
9.5
146
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
867
9.6
308
Features by Category
Content & Collaboration
9.2(won by 0.1)
129
9.1
251
8.7
112
8.8(won by 0.1)
240
8.2(won by 0.4)
92
7.8
182
8.6(won by 0.2)
93
8.4
202
8.8(won by 0.3)
102
8.5
206
8.5
86
8.7(won by 0.2)
225
Social Management
7.8
653
8.5(won by 0.7)
239
9.3(tied score)
774
9.3(tied score)
277
8.4
629
8.6(won by 0.2)
225
8.4
680
8.6(won by 0.2)
234
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.6(won by 0.1)
86
8.5
213
8.5
12
8.7(won by 0.2)
65
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Buffer and SocialBee are categorized as Social Media Management
Unique Categories
Buffer has no unique categories
SocialBee has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Buffer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SocialBee
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
19.8%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.0%
Real Estate
5.1%
Professional Training & Coaching
5.1%
Computer Software
4.8%
Other
59.3%
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 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
SocialBee
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sara K.
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
Easy to schedule to many platforms and customise accordingly. Great to use a hashtag bank.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Meara P.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
I started social bee early in the company so my account is not set up properly and I would need considerable help to re-work it
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...
Sara K.
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
Easy to schedule to many platforms and customise accordingly. Great to use a hashtag bank.
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
Meara P.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
I started social bee early in the company so my account is not set up properly and I would need considerable help to re-work it
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 SocialBee?
4 comments
BW
The phrase "Your window to the world" is already in English. It suggests a means or opportunity to gain insight or access to global information or experiences.Read more
How do you use SocialBee?
3 comments
JT
It seems like the text is incomplete or lacks context. Could you provide more information or a complete sentence in the Unknown Language for translation?Read more
What does SocialBee do?
3 comments
Official Response from SocialBee
SocialBee is an all-in-one social media management tool that helps you create, schedule, publish, analyze, engage and collaborate for your social media...Read more
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