OpenQuok Compare prices, channels, and features for Buffer and Sprout Social.
overview
Read a short summary of Buffer and Sprout Social. 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.
Enterprise social suite with publishing, care, and listening
Sprout Social is a social media management platform for marketing and care teams. Plans cover publishing, Smart Inbox engagement, analytics, AI Assist, and optional listening — with per-seat pricing, profile limits on lower tiers, and a Sprout API on Advanced.
pricing
Compare the plans and prices for Buffer and Sprout Social. 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 publishing-focused teams on up to five social profiles
Per seat / month (annual billing) · $99 billed monthly · 30-day free trial
Best for small teams that need inbox, monitoring, and five profiles
Per seat / month (annual billing) · 30-day free trial
Best for teams with high engagement and unlimited social profiles
Per seat / month (annual billing) · 30-day free trial
Best for cross-functional teams that need API access and care workflows
Per seat / month (annual billing) · Sprout API on Advanced
Best for large organizations that need SSO and white-glove onboarding
Custom pricing — contact sales
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
Per seat / month (annual billing) · $99 billed monthly · 30-day free trial
Per seat / month (annual billing) · 30-day free trial
Per seat / month (annual billing) · 30-day free trial
Per seat / month (annual billing) · Sprout API on Advanced
Custom pricing — contact sales
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 | Sprout Social |
|---|---|---|
Agent workspaces | — | Customer groups and profile groups |
Total channels | Per-channel pricing | 5 profiles on Essentials/Standard · unlimited on Professional+ |
Posts per month | 10/channel on Free · unlimited on paid | Unlimited scheduling |
Team members | 1 on Free/Essentials · unlimited on Team | Per-seat licensing |
AI Writer | — | |
AI Summarizer | — | |
Shareable post previews | ||
Official platform APIs | ||
Public API | REST API (rate limits by plan) | Sprout API (Advanced plan) |
OAuth apps | — | — |
MCP server | — | — |
Cloud media storage | Media library (plan limits apply) | Asset library and DAM integrations |
Multi-channel publishing | ||
Agent integrations | — | — |
Analytics | ||
Photo editor | — | — |
Skill builder | — | — |
Calendar views | ||
Kanban views | — | — |
Footage File manager | ||
Repeated posts | ||
Reusable templates | ||
Reusable signatures | — | — |
Smart filters | — | |
Post delays | Queue slots | Optimal Send Times |
Post comments | ||
Internal plugs | — | — |
Cross-account plugs | — | — |
Global plugs | — | — |
Group management | Channel groups on paid plans | |
Dark / light mode | — | |
Community features |
comparisons
Sprout Social is for marketing and care teams in a unified dashboard. Buffer keeps scheduling simple with per-channel pricing, volume discounts, and a familiar publishing queue.
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