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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (71.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$0/ month
Buffer
Star Rating
(1,023)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansFacebook Pages Manager
Star Rating
(1,611)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0/ month
Learn more about Facebook Pages ManagerSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Buffer excels in its Content Calendar feature, scoring 9.2, which allows for seamless scheduling and planning of posts, while Facebook Pages Manager, with a score of 8.4, is seen as less intuitive in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Buffer's Quality of Support is notably higher at 8.5 compared to Facebook Pages Manager's 6.9, indicating that users find Buffer more responsive and helpful when issues arise.
- G2 users highlight Buffer's superior Ease of Use with a score of 9.2, making it more user-friendly for those new to social media management, whereas Facebook Pages Manager scores 8.3, suggesting a steeper learning curve.
- Users on G2 report that Buffer's Social Publishing capabilities are robust, scoring 9.3, which allows for efficient posting across multiple platforms, while Facebook Pages Manager, with a score of 9.0, is slightly less versatile in this regard.
- Reviewers say that Buffer's Campaign Planning feature, scoring 8.6, is more effective for strategizing social media efforts compared to Facebook Pages Manager's 7.8, which some users find lacking in comprehensive planning tools.
- Users say that Buffer's Content Creation tools, scoring 8.6, are more advanced and user-friendly, while Facebook Pages Manager's score of 8.1 indicates that users may face challenges in creating engaging content directly within the platform.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Buffer
Free
Free
For individuals and businesses getting started with social media.
- 3 social accounts
- Publish to Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Google Business Profiles, Mastodon, Pinterest and Bluesky
- 10 scheduled posts per social account
Free Trial
Buffer
Free Trial is available
Facebook Pages Manager
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
900
8.5
1,366
Ease of Use
9.2
906
8.3
1,381
Ease of Setup
9.2
325
8.6
785
Ease of Admin
9.1
309
8.4
787
Quality of Support
8.5
644
6.9
1,105
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
269
7.9
711
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
880
7.2
1,343
Features by Category
Content & Collaboration
9.0(won by 0.6)
142
8.4
122
8.6(won by 0.5)
125
8.1
117
8.2(tied score)
105
8.2(tied score)
128
8.6(won by 0.4)
106
8.2
106
8.8(won by 0.2)
115
8.6
126
8.5(won by 0.4)
99
8.1
68
Social Management
7.9
666
8.5(won by 0.6)
1108
9.3(won by 0.3)
787
9.0
1138
8.4
642
8.8(won by 0.4)
1088
8.3
693
8.8(won by 0.5)
1135
Feature Not Available
8.3(won by default)
1025
8.6(won by 0.8)
99
7.8
64
8.3(won by 0.2)
25
8.1
14
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
7.2(won by 0.2)
12
7.0
5
7.4(won by 0.4)
12
7.0
5
6.9
12
7.0(won by 0.1)
5
7.4(won by 0.7)
12
6.7
5
7.2(won by 0.5)
12
6.7
5
7.5(won by 0.5)
12
7.0
5
7.2
12
7.3(won by 0.1)
5
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Buffer and Facebook Pages Manager are categorized as Social Media Management
Unique Categories
Buffer has no unique categories
Facebook Pages Manager has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Buffer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Facebook Pages Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
23.1%
Computer Software
7.3%
Information Technology and Services
6.3%
Internet
5.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.2%
Other
53.8%
Marketing and Advertising
13.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.9%
Higher Education
4.0%
Education Management
3.8%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.5%
Other
70.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
Can I have tabs open for multiple companies at a time?
4 Comments
MM
I have one Buffer account with multiple clients on that one account, so I just click on which platform/client I want to work on within that (so just one...Read more
Which platforms are next on the Buffer integration roadmap?
2 Comments
GP
Buffer has a new feature to offer: Shop Grid.
It is a landing page made specifically for your Instagram profile, where you can direct people back to your...Read more
LinkedIn workarounds
2 Comments
ED
When a data source like Facebook or LinkedIn removes an API (the way the data is shared from their warehouse to someone else’s, like Buffer’s, and the way...Read more
I notice that at times there are posts that are more highly viewed than others, and I can't figure out the exact trick. Any suggestions?
3 Comments
KC
It could also depend on how many post you’re making in a day. The more you post, the further down the post moves and most people only scroll down so far then...Read more
What is Pages Manager for Facebook?
3 Comments
BS
It is the person who is in charge of the page.Read more
3rd party solutions?
2 Comments
BE
That's great news Eric!
@Jon the top tools I'd recommend are SimplyMeasured, SocialBakers and SproutSocial (though the latter isn't as comprehensive as the...Read more
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