Compare Buffer and SocialPilot 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (87.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$30.00 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 plansSocialPilot
Star Rating
(825)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$30.00 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 Content Calendar feature, scoring 9.2, which allows for seamless scheduling and visibility of posts across platforms. In contrast, SocialPilot's Content Calendar scored slightly lower at 8.9, indicating a less intuitive experience.
- Reviewers mention that Buffer's Quality of Support is rated at 8.5, which some users find lacking compared to SocialPilot's higher rating of 8.9. Users on G2 appreciate SocialPilot's responsive customer service and helpful resources.
- G2 users highlight Buffer's Drag & Drop Scheduling feature, which scored 8.7, making it easy to rearrange posts. However, SocialPilot's scheduling capabilities are also strong, with a score of 9.2, indicating a more user-friendly interface for managing multiple accounts.
- Reviewers say that SocialPilot shines in Social Ads management, with a score of 7.1, compared to Buffer's lower score of 6.7. Users appreciate SocialPilot's tools for optimizing ad campaigns and tracking performance.
- Users report that Buffer's Content Management feature is rated highly at 8.9, allowing for effective organization of posts. SocialPilot, while still strong at 8.0, does not offer the same level of content organization tools, which some users find limiting.
- Reviewers mention that Buffer's Automated Alerts and Notifications feature scored 7.8, which helps users stay on top of their posting schedule. SocialPilot's similar feature scored lower at 7.6, indicating that users may not receive alerts as effectively.
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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
SocialPilot
Essentials
$30.00
Per Month
Built for professionals who work independently.
- 7 Social Media Accounts
- 500 AI Credits
- Content Library
Free Trial
Buffer
Free Trial is available
SocialPilot
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
887
8.8
637
Ease of Use
9.2
892
9.1
646
Ease of Setup
9.2
311
9.1
448
Ease of Admin
9.1
307
9.1
418
Quality of Support
8.5
634
8.9
522
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
267
9.2
405
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
867
9.3
628
Features by Category
Social Analytics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2(won by default)
161
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
193
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8(won by default)
143
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Reports & Dashboards
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2(won by default)
164
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
153
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
125
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
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
Logistics
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.8
149
Not enough data
7.7
124
Not enough data
6.9
111
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
133
Not enough data
7.9
130
Content Planning
Not enough data
8.7
147
Not enough data
7.7
111
Not enough data
9.3
151
Marketing Campaign Performance
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Other Features
Not enough data
7.9
116
Not enough data
7.8
136
Content & Collaboration
9.2
129
8.9
430
8.7
112
8.0
239
8.2
92
7.6
302
8.6
93
7.9
300
8.8
102
8.6
368
8.5
86
8.3
379
Social Management
7.8
653
8.0
465
9.3
774
9.2
521
8.4
629
8.0
279
8.4
680
8.0
325
Feature Not Available
7.1
284
8.6
86
8.4
316
8.5
12
8.3
118
Consumer Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Media Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
In-House Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
8.6
225
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Buffer and SocialPilot are categorized as Social Media Management
Unique Categories
Buffer has no unique categories
SocialPilot is categorized as Marketing Calendar, Content Distribution, Online Reputation Management, Social Media Analytics, and Social Media Suites
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Buffer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SocialPilot
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
38.5%
Information Technology and Services
4.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.8%
Real Estate
3.7%
Computer Software
2.1%
Other
47.9%
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
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.
SocialPilot
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Taler H.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I love Social Pilot because it's affordable, easy to use, and it had all of the platforms I needed when I started using it. I manage nearly a dozen clients and Social Pilot makes scheduling social content a breeze. I love the calendar feature, how simple...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Wikus E.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Bad support. Bad support. Bad support. Did I mention bad support?
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...
Taler H.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I love Social Pilot because it's affordable, easy to use, and it had all of the platforms I needed when I started using it. I manage nearly a dozen clients and Social Pilot makes scheduling social content a breeze. I love the calendar feature, how simple...
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.
Wikus E.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Bad support. Bad support. Bad support. Did I mention bad support?
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
Can I use it to schedule Facebook page posts?
5 comments
Official Response from SocialPilot
Hi Scott,
SocialPilot is an excellent tool for you to schedule posts on all your Facebook Pages and also Facebook Groups. Here is some useful information...Read more
Anyone tried their management tools for running Facebook Ads yet?
3 comments
NP
Hi Adam, I am glad you are using SocialPilot.
It's super easy to create and schedule Lead Ads as well as Boost post for Facebook using SocialPilot Ads...Read more
Is there a way to schedule Instagram / Facebook stories with this platform?
3 comments
Official Response from SocialPilot
Hello Alexandra,
While you cannot schedule Facebook stories, SocialPilot helps you schedule Instagram Stories easily with the help of mobile reminders....Read more
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