Comparison · 2026
Buffer vs Sendible
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 October 2026.
Buffer: Simple per-channel scheduler with a clean UI and real free plan.
Sendible: Agency-focused platform with client portals, approvals, and unified inbox.
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Buffer | Sendible |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $5/channel/mo | $35/mo (Core) |
| Pricing model | per-channel | tiered |
| Free plan | Yes | 14-day trial |
| Platforms supported | 11 | 10 |
Platform Support
Buffer supports 11 networks. Sendible supports 10 networks. They overlap on 10 networks. BulkPublish is included for context.
| Platform | Buffer | Sendible |  BulkPublish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| X (Twitter) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TikTok | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| YouTube | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Threads | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluesky | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Google Business Profile | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Mastodon | Yes | No | Yes |
| Discord | No | No | Yes |
| Telegram | No | No | Yes |
| Tumblr | No | No | Yes |
| Snapchat | No | No | Yes |
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 Sendible Wins
- Client approval portals
- Unified inbox
- Strong agency reporting
- Mature platform
Trade-offs
- No free plan
- Entry plan covers only 6 profiles and 1 workspace
- Higher tiers need a demo (Elite/Enterprise)
Best For
- Buffer: Solo creators managing a handful of accounts
- Sendible: Agencies that need client tooling and inbox
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), 1 post/day, each to every channel
- Pro: $13.99/mo ($11.89/mo annual): 30 channels, 30 posts/day to every channel except X, 3 orgs
- Business: $39.99/mo ($33.99/mo annual): 75 channels, unlimited posts/day except X, 10 orgs