Buffer AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Social Media Management Tools

The best Social Media Management alternative to Buffer is Hootsuite. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try PostyBirb+ or Typefully. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Buffer and loads of them are Social Media Management Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Social Media Management Tool alternatives to Buffer are Postiz, Sprout Social, PromoRepublic and Planable.

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  1. Hootsuite icon
     224 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.

    413 Hootsuite alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2009

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
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  2. Postiz icon
     11 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.

    151 Postiz alternatives

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    • Since 2024

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
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  3. Typefully icon
     7 likes

    Platform for managing and scheduling posts to Twitter, LinkedIn, Threads, Mastodon, and Bluesky, with AI-assisted suggestions, multi-account support, analytics, collaboration tools, auto-split, thread finisher, commentable drafts, and content backup.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mac
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  4. 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.

    315 Sprout Social alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

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

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

    213 PromoRepublic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  6. 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

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Online
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  7. Eclincher icon
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    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

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    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  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

    Application type

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    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  9. Mixpost icon
     9 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.

    110 Mixpost alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  10. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  11. SocialPilot icon
     5 likes

    SocialPilot lets you create schedules for postings on your social media profiles, pages and groups on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter & VK.com to increase engagement and make your presence felt.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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