OpenQuok Compare prices, channels, and features for Buffer and Publer.
overview
Read a short summary of Buffer and Publer. Then compare prices, channels, and features.
Social media toolkit for creators and teams since 2010
Buffer is a social media management suite for individuals, creators, and small teams. It offers queue-based scheduling, an AI assistant, a community inbox, analytics, and a REST API — with per-channel pricing, volume discounts, and a free plan for up to three channels.
Affordable social scheduler with bulk tools and agency workspaces
Publer is a social media management platform for creators, small businesses, and agencies. You get a drag-and-drop calendar, bulk CSV scheduling, Link in Bio, RSS automations, and optional analytics, API, and MCP on higher tiers — with per-account pricing from a free plan through Business and Enterprise.
pricing
Compare the plans and prices for Buffer and Publer. Prices below assume 1 connected social channels so flat and per-channel plans are comparable.
Connected channels
Set how many social accounts you manage. We scale per-channel list prices to this count.
Best for individuals scheduling on up to three channels
Up to 3 channels · 10 scheduled posts per channel
Best for creators who need unlimited scheduling and analytics per channel
1 channels × $6/channel / mo · list rate; volume tiers may reduce total
Best for teams that need approvals, access controls, and unlimited members
1 channels × $12/channel / mo · list rate; volume tiers may reduce total
Best for individuals testing scheduling on up to three social accounts
3 accounts (no X) · 10 scheduled posts per account · 1 workspace · 25 drafts
Best for solopreneurs who need unlimited scheduling and X support
1 channels × $5/channel / mo · list rate; volume tiers may reduce total
Best for teams that need analytics, recycling, API access, and MCP
1 channels × $10/channel / mo · list rate; volume tiers may reduce total
Best for large organizations that need custom volume and onboarding
Custom pricing · 1:1 onboarding · prioritized support
Native per-channel list rates before volume discounts. OpenQuok flat plans are split across 1 channels for reference.
Up to 3 channels · 10 scheduled posts per channel
From $6/channel / month · lower on annual billing and volume tiers
From $12/channel / month · lower on annual billing and volume tiers
3 accounts (no X) · 10 scheduled posts per account · 1 workspace · 25 drafts
From $5/mo per social account · +$4/mo per extra account · 7-day trial · lower on annual billing
From $10/mo per social account · +$7/mo per extra account · 14-day trial · lower on annual billing
Custom pricing · 1:1 onboarding · prioritized support
platform coverage
See which social networks each product supports. An hourglass means the channel is on our roadmap.
features
See which features each product includes, limits, or omits.
Features | Buffer | Publer |
|---|---|---|
Agent workspaces | — | 1 on Free · unlimited on paid |
Total channels | Per-channel pricing | Per-account pricing · 10th account free |
Posts per month | 10/channel on Free · unlimited on paid | 10/account on Free · unlimited on paid (daily caps) |
Team members | 1 on Free/Essentials · unlimited on Team | Owner included · +$2–3/mo per extra member |
AI Writer | — | Unlimited on Business · BYO OpenAI key on Professional |
AI Summarizer | — | — |
Shareable post previews | ||
Official platform APIs | ||
Public API | REST API (rate limits by plan) | Business & Enterprise only |
OAuth apps | — | — |
MCP server | — | Business & Enterprise (eligible customers) |
Cloud media storage | Media library (plan limits apply) | Unlimited media library on paid |
Multi-channel publishing | ||
Agent integrations | — | Publer MCP on Business+ |
Analytics | Business+ (Professional has no analytics) | |
Photo editor | — | |
Skill builder | — | — |
Calendar views | ||
Kanban views | — | — |
Footage File manager | ||
Repeated posts | Recycling & recurring on Business+ | |
Reusable templates | — | |
Reusable signatures | — | |
Smart filters | — | — |
Post delays | Queue slots | AutoSchedule queue & best times (Business+) |
Post comments | ||
Internal plugs | — | — |
Cross-account plugs | — | — |
Global plugs | — | — |
Group management | Channel groups on paid plans | Workspaces with roles on Business+ |
Business profiles & directory launch | — | — |
Browser extension autofill | — | — |
Directory submission tracking | — | — |
Profile variants per directory | — | — |
Domain rating analytics | — | — |
Competitor domains | — | — |
Directory catalog DR | — | — |
Community features | — | |
Dark / light mode | — |
comparisons
Publer is for solopreneurs and agencies who want CSV bulk scheduling and a familiar calendar UI. Buffer keeps scheduling simple with per-channel pricing, volume discounts, and a familiar publishing queue.
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