Buffer AlternativesTop Social Media Management Tools & Social Media Analytics like Buffer

Buffer is described as 'Manage multiple social profiles, schedule queued posts in advance using customizable timeslots, analyze engagement, and use browser tools to add content easily' and is a very popular social media management tool in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Buffer for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, SaaS, Android, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Buffer alternative is Hootsuite. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try PostyBirb or Zoho Social. Other great apps like Buffer are Postiz, Sprout Social, PromoRepublic and Planable.

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Buffer alternatives are mainly Social Media Management Tools, but if you're looking for Social Media Analyticss or Social Networks you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source and Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Buffer.
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  1. Hootsuite icon
     223 likes

    Manage multiple social platforms from a single dashboard by scheduling posts, analyzing performance, tracking mentions and comments, collaborating with teams, managing messages in a unified inbox, using a content planner, and publishing multimedia content on the go.

    283 Hootsuite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
     
  2. Postiz icon
     9 likes

    AI social platform for automated scheduling across channels, built-in visual design with AI generation, cross-posting, collaboration features, integrated analytics, influencer marketplace, and audience-building tools to manage and optimize all social media workflows.

    60 Postiz alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
     
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    Postiz vs Buffer Comments
    raybb
    Positive
    0

    It supports tons of channels and is easy to setup.

    • Postiz is Paid and Open SourceBuffer is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Postiz is Privacy focused and LightweightBuffer is not according to our users
  3. Sprout Social icon
     34 likes

    Tool for managing several social networks with scheduling, publishing, unified inbox, social CRM, analytics, team collaboration, brand monitoring, detailed reporting, custom reports, automation, audience trend tracking, task assignment, and multi-platform access.

    224 Sprout Social alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  4. PromoRepublic icon
     50 likes

    PromoRepublic is a social media marketing solution with content distribution workflows for small businesses, agencies, franchise and multi-location brands.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. Planable icon
     11 likes

    Collaborative platform for visually planning, scheduling, and approving social media campaigns with live mock-up feeds, multi-platform support, real-time feedback, team communication, stakeholder collaboration, automated scheduling, and streamlined approval workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. Eclincher icon
     Like

    Eclincher is an AI-powered digital marketing platform that unifies social media management, brand monitoring, local SEO, and listings management. We empower businesses, agencies, and enterprises to streamline digital strategies, enhance online visibility, and drive growth.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. Mixpost icon
     8 likes

    Self-hosted solution for scheduling, organizing, and analyzing social media content across networks like Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok with no subscription fees, unlimited posts, collaborative team features, SaaS white-label support, and full user data control.

    66 Mixpost alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
     
  8. Zoho Social icon
     1 like

    Zoho Social is your social media marketing software for growing businesses. It helps you with real-time monitoring and actionable insights to create better content and build your social media presence.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  9. Later icon
     8 likes

    Visually plan, schedule, and analyze social media posts for Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter with tools supporting multiple accounts, users, and collaborative management. Offers desktop and mobile apps with features like hashtag suggestions, previews, and analytics tracking.

    129 Later alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  10. Blog2Social icon
     9 likes

    Automatically schedules and tailors blog posts for multiple social media platforms, offers custom post formats, one-time or recurring sharing, old post resharing, multi-account and multi-user support, dashboard management, and advanced scheduling for images, videos, and drafts.

    114 Blog2Social alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Wordpress
    • Online
     
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    Blog2Social vs Buffer Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Blog2Social supports a ton of networks and focuses on individualization and customization of your social media postings - for more engagement and outreach

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Blog2Social is Freemium and ProprietaryBuffer is also Freemium and Proprietary
  11. SocialDog icon
     2 likes

    A comprehensive social media marketing tool offering automation, analytics, and management for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Features include bulk scheduling, follower management, social listening, and account analytics. Supports Twitter contests and multi-user management for streamlined operations.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Android
     
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