Comparison · 2026
Buffer vs Plann
Pricing, supported platforms, strengths, and best-fit use cases, side by side.
Note: Pricing and features were sourced from each vendor's official site; verify current pricing directly. Last reviewed September 2026.
Buffer: Simple per-channel scheduler with a clean UI and real free plan.
Plann: Australian Instagram-first planner with a real free forever tier.
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Buffer | Plann |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $5/channel/mo | $15/mo ($12.50/mo annual) Power User |
| Pricing model | per-channel | tiered |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms supported | 11 | 7 |
Platform Support
Buffer supports 11 networks. Plann supports 7 networks. They overlap on 7 networks. BulkPublish is included for context.
| Platform | Buffer | Plann |  BulkPublish |
|---|---|---|---|
| X (Twitter) | - | ||
| TikTok | |||
| YouTube | |||
| Threads | |||
| Bluesky | - | ||
| Google Business Profile | - | ||
| Mastodon | - | ||
| Discord | - | - | |
| Telegram | - | - | |
| Tumblr | - | - | |
| Snapchat | - | - |
Where Buffer Wins
- Clean modern UI
- Real free plan (3 channels)
- Simple per-channel pricing
- Native mobile apps
Trade-offs
- Costs scale linearly with channel count
- No native recycling
- Limited team features
Where Plann Wins
- Free forever plan with 1 brand
- Instagram posts, Stories, carousels and Reels
- Strong native mobile apps
- Cheap paid entry at $12.50/mo billed annually
Trade-offs
- Seven networks; no X, Bluesky or Google Business
- Free plan schedules Instagram only, with 30 AI credits a month
- Team tiers cap at 4 users
Best For
- Buffer: Solo creators managing a handful of accounts
- Plann: Instagram-led creators who plan and post from a phone
Considering Both? Try BulkPublish
BulkPublish covers 15 platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok, YouTube, Threads, Bluesky, Pinterest, Google Business Profile, LinkedIn, Mastodon, Discord, Telegram, Tumblr, and Snapchat) with flat-rate pricing. Pro at $13.99/mo includes 30 channels and 3 organizations; Business at $39.99/mo includes 75 channels and 10 organizations. A full REST API ships on every plan, including the free tier.
- Free: 3 channels (1 per platform; X via pay-as-you-go credits), 3 posts/day, each to every channel
- Pro: $13.99/mo ($11.89/mo annual): 30 channels, 30 posts/day to every channel, 3 orgs
- Business: $39.99/mo ($33.99/mo annual): 75 channels, unlimited posts/day, 10 orgs