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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free
Buffer
Star Rating
(1,026)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansIconosquare
Star Rating
(135)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansBuffer vs Iconosquare
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Buffer easier to use and administer. Reviewers also felt that Buffer was easier to do business with overall. However, reviewers felt that the products are equally easy to set up.
- Reviewers felt that Buffer meets the needs of their business better than Iconosquare.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Iconosquare is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Buffer over Iconosquare.
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
Iconosquare
Free
Free
Free access after your trial
- Basic analytics
- Limited reporting
- 10 posts per month per profile
Free Trial
Buffer
Free Trial is available
Iconosquare
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
901
8.4
118
Ease of Use
9.2
907
9.1
119
Ease of Setup
9.2
326
9.2
62
Ease of Admin
9.1
310
8.9
59
Quality of Support
8.5
645
8.8
92
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
270
8.5
51
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
881
8.1
116
Features by Category
Social Analytics
Not enough data
7.6(won by default)
70
Not enough data
8.2(won by default)
90
Not enough data
8.8(won by default)
94
Not enough data
5.8(won by default)
26
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
23
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Reports & Dashboards
Not enough data
7.6(won by default)
70
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
66
Not enough data
8.6(won by default)
60
Not enough data
8.2(won by default)
17
Agentic AI - Social Media Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content & Collaboration
9.0
142
9.2
22
8.6
125
8.8
20
8.2
105
7.5
17
8.6
106
8.5
16
8.8
115
8.6
18
8.5
99
8.2
18
Social Management
7.9
666
8.3
28
9.3
788
8.4
27
8.4
642
7.9
21
8.3
693
8.4
25
Feature Not Available
6.3
17
8.6
99
8.7
19
8.3
25
8.2
13
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
7.4
13
Not enough data
7.4
13
Not enough data
7.2
13
Not enough data
7.6
13
Not enough data
7.4
13
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
7.4
13
Not enough data
Monitoring & Listening
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.3
10
Agentic AI - Social Media Listening Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management & Analysis
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Buffer and Iconosquare are categorized as Social Media Management
Unique Categories
Buffer has no unique categories
Iconosquare is categorized as Social Media Analytics, Social Media Suites, and Social Media Listening Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Buffer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Iconosquare
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
23.0%
Computer Software
7.3%
Information Technology and Services
6.4%
Internet
5.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.2%
Other
53.8%
Marketing and Advertising
24.4%
Retail
6.1%
Food & Beverages
4.6%
Public Relations and Communications
3.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.8%
Other
57.3%
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
Is Iconosquare free?
2 Comments
IM
Iconosquare does not offer a free plan, but we do have a free 14 day trial- no credit card needed.
https://app.iconosquare.com/create/accountRead more
Is Iconosquare legit?
1 Comment
IM
Yes, Iconosquare is a meta and instagram business partner. For more information and to hear more about Iconosquare, here are some testimonials from our...Read more
What does Iconosquare?
1 Comment
IM
Iconosquare is a powerful analytics and management platform for social media marketers. Businesses and agencies easily manage and report their performance on...Read more
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