bundle.social vs Buffer
This comparison is on our website, so take it with a grain of salt. We’ll stick to facts and publicly available pricing. If something’s wrong, tell us.
TL;DR
Buffer is one of the most well-known scheduling tools out there. Clean UI, simple product. But their per-channel pricing model means costs scale fast when you connect multiple platforms. bundle.social gives you unlimited accounts on a flat fee - plus API access that Buffer doesn’t offer.The Comparison Table
| Feature | bundle.social | Buffer |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $100/mo (Pro) | Free (3 channels) / $6/channel/mo (Essentials) |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly | Per channel |
| Per-user pricing | No - unlimited users | Team plan: $12/channel/mo |
| Social accounts | Unlimited | 3 (Free), pay-per-channel after |
| API access | All tiers | Not available |
| Platforms | 14 | 8 (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok, YouTube, Mastodon) |
| Analytics | Included on all tiers | Essentials+ |
| Webhooks | Yes | No |
| AI assistant | No | Yes |
| Link in bio | Yes | Yes (Start Page) |
| Monthly posts | 1,000 (Pro) / 100,000 (Business) | 10/channel (Free), unlimited (paid) |
| SDK | Yes (Node.js) | No |
| Bulk scheduling | Via API | No |
Where Buffer Wins
- Free tier. 3 channels, 10 posts each. Genuinely useful for personal brands testing the waters.
- Simple, clean UI. Buffer’s interface is famously simple. If you just want to type and schedule, it’s hard to beat.
- Start Page. Their link-in-bio tool is clean and well-integrated.
- AI Assistant. Built-in AI for repurposing content, generating ideas, and adjusting tone. Included on paid plans.
- Lower starting price. If you only need 3-5 channels, Buffer’s Essentials plan ($18-30/mo) is cheaper than our Pro tier.
Where bundle.social Wins
- Flat pricing. Here’s the thing about Buffer’s per-channel model: connecting 10 platforms costs $60/mo on Essentials or $120/mo on Team. Our Pro tier is $100/mo for unlimited accounts. The more you connect, the better our deal gets.
- API access. Buffer has no public API for scheduling or publishing. If you’re building a product, they can’t help you. We’re API-first.
- Unlimited users. Buffer’s Team plan charges $12/channel/mo (vs $6 on Essentials). That 2x jump just for adding a teammate adds up.
- More platforms. We support 14 including Discord, Slack, Bluesky, and Google Business. Buffer covers 8.
- Developer tools. SDK, webhooks, OpenAPI spec. Buffer is a dashboard - you can’t build on top of it.
- 100,000 posts. On our Business tier. Buffer’s unlimited posting is per-channel, but our volume on Business is designed for serious SaaS platforms.
The Pricing Reality
Buffer’s per-channel model means your bill grows with every connected account:| Scenario | bundle.social | Buffer |
|---|---|---|
| 3 channels, 1 user | $100/mo (Pro) | $18/mo (Essentials) |
| 10 channels, 1 user | $100/mo (Pro) | $60/mo (Essentials) |
| 10 channels, 3 users | $100/mo (Pro) | $120/mo (Team) |
| 25 channels, agency | $400/mo (Business) | $175/mo (Essentials, tiered) |
| API access | $100/mo (Pro) | Not available |
Who Should Pick What
Pick Buffer if:- You’re a solo creator or small brand with 3-5 channels
- You want the simplest possible scheduling UI
- You don’t need API access or developer tools
- Budget is under $30/month and you don’t need team features
- Their AI assistant is valuable for your content workflow
- You’re connecting 10+ social accounts (the math tips in our favor)
- You need API access for building integrations or automations
- You want unlimited users without per-channel cost multipliers
- You’re a developer, SaaS builder, or agency
- You need Discord, Slack, Bluesky, or Google Business support
Competitor pricing sourced from buffer.com/pricing as of February 2026. bundle.social pricing from bundle.social.