Compare Buffer and Viraltag 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$9.99 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 plansViraltag
Star Rating
(11)3.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$9.99 per month
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Buffer excels in its Content Calendar feature, scoring 9.2, which allows for seamless scheduling and planning of posts across multiple platforms. In contrast, Viraltag's content planning capabilities are less robust, leading to a lower user satisfaction score.
- Reviewers mention that Buffer's Ease of Use is a standout feature, with a score of 9.2, making it particularly appealing for small businesses looking for straightforward social media management. Viraltag, however, has a lower score of 7.9, indicating a steeper learning curve for new users.
- G2 users highlight Buffer's superior Quality of Support, rated at 8.5, which is often praised for responsiveness and helpfulness. In comparison, Viraltag's support quality is rated at 7.9, suggesting that users may experience longer wait times or less effective assistance.
- Users on G2 report that Buffer's Social Publishing capabilities are highly effective, with a score of 9.3, allowing for easy and efficient post scheduling. Viraltag matches this score, but users note that Buffer's interface is more intuitive, enhancing the overall user experience.
- Reviewers mention that Buffer's Campaign Optimization feature, rated at 8.4, provides valuable insights for improving social media strategies. In contrast, Viraltag's score of 8.7 indicates it may offer slightly better optimization tools, but users feel Buffer's analytics are easier to interpret.
- Users say that Buffer's Users and Permissions feature, scoring 8.8, allows for effective team collaboration, which is crucial for small businesses. Viraltag's capabilities in this area are less flexible, leading to potential challenges in managing team access and roles.
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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
Viraltag
BLOGGER
$9.99
per month
Save 20% with Annual Plans ($7/month)
- 3 Unique Social Profiles
- Unlimited Posts
- Unlimited RSS Feeds
Free Trial
Buffer
Free Trial is available
Viraltag
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
887
7.0
11
Ease of Use
9.2
892
7.9
11
Ease of Setup
9.2
311
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.1
307
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
634
7.9
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
267
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
867
5.8
11
Features by Category
Social Analytics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
Not enough data
Content & Collaboration
9.2
129
Not enough data
8.7
112
Not enough data
8.2
92
Not enough data
8.6
93
Not enough data
8.8
102
Not enough data
8.5
86
Not enough data
Social Management
7.8
653
8.0
9
9.3
774
9.3
9
8.4
629
Feature Not Available
8.4
680
8.0
9
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.6
86
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
Monitoring & Listening
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Buffer and Viraltag are categorized as Social Media Management
Unique Categories
Buffer has no unique categories
Viraltag is categorized as Social Media Listening Tools and Social Media Analytics
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Buffer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Viraltag
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%
Writing and Editing
18.2%
Marketing and Advertising
18.2%
Research
9.1%
Professional Training & Coaching
9.1%
Online Media
9.1%
Other
36.4%
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.
Viraltag
Most Helpful Favorable Review
chandan s.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
If you have used other social media tools like Buffer or Hootsuite then you will know the power of being able to post as you browse. ViralTag offers the same kind of fun and ease of visual posting.All you need to do is add the Chrome or Safari Extension (if...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
As I mentioned, I used it primarily to find the best and most popular hashtags on social media, but many times it would just turn up generic hashtags like #dog instead of specifics like #chihuahua. Also, many of the hashtags it turned up were not popular or...
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...
chandan s.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
If you have used other social media tools like Buffer or Hootsuite then you will know the power of being able to post as you browse. ViralTag offers the same kind of fun and ease of visual posting.All you need to do is add the Chrome or Safari Extension (if...
Verified User in Consumer Goods
3 out of 4 times my posts failed in 24hrs.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
As I mentioned, I used it primarily to find the best and most popular hashtags on social media, but many times it would just turn up generic hashtags like #dog instead of specifics like #chihuahua. Also, many of the hashtags it turned up were not popular or...
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
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