Compare Buffer and Planable 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (95.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Starting at $33.00 1 Workspace Per Month
Buffer
Star Rating
(1,037)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansPlanable
Star Rating
(1,034)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $33.00 1 Workspace Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Buffer excels in bulk scheduling capabilities, making it a favorite for users managing multiple social media accounts. One user highlighted how Buffer allows them to schedule posts ahead of time, which is particularly beneficial for those with busy travel schedules.
- Users say that Planable stands out for its simplicity and ease of collaboration. Reviewers appreciate the straightforward interface, which allows for quick scheduling and easy client collaboration, making it a great choice for teams working together on social media content.
- According to verified reviews, Buffer's analytics tools are noted for being comprehensive and user-friendly. Users find that these tools help them better understand their social media performance, which is crucial for small businesses looking to optimize their online presence.
- Reviewers mention that Planable's ability to work seamlessly across devices is a significant advantage. Users enjoy the flexibility of editing posts on both PC and desktop, which enhances their ability to manage content on the go.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Buffer has a strong focus on social publishing, with a high satisfaction rating in this area, Planable offers a more rounded experience with features that cater to collaboration and client feedback, which can be essential for agencies.
- Users express that both platforms are competitively priced, with free entry-level options. However, Buffer's affordability is particularly praised by small businesses, making it a go-to choice for those with limited budgets looking for effective social media management tools.
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
Planable
Basic
Starting at $33.00
1 Workspace Per Month
- unlimited users
- 60 posts/ workspace/ month
- 4 social pages/ workspace
Free Trial
Buffer
Free Trial is available
Planable
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
909
8.6
862
Ease of Use
9.2
916
9.2
880
Ease of Setup
9.2
335
9.2
670
Ease of Admin
9.1
311
9.3
518
Quality of Support
8.5
651
8.8
637
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
271
9.0
465
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
889
9.0
821
Features by Category
Content & Collaboration
9.1
145
9.3(won by 0.2)
693
8.6(tied score)
124
8.6(tied score)
583
8.2(won by 0.2)
103
8.0
93
8.5
104
8.9(won by 0.4)
618
8.7
113
8.8(won by 0.1)
592
8.5(won by 0.3)
97
8.2
547
Social Management
7.8(won by 0.8)
668
7.0
363
9.3(won by 0.3)
796
9.0
729
8.4(won by 0.6)
641
7.8
153
8.3(won by 0.6)
693
7.7
545
Feature Not Available
6.3(won by default)
425
8.6(won by 0.2)
99
8.4
517
8.3(won by default)
25
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
6.9(won by 0.4)
12
6.5
62
7.4(won by 0.4)
12
7.0
62
6.7
11
7.0(won by 0.3)
63
7.1(won by 0.3)
11
6.8
58
7.0(won by 0.4)
11
6.6
59
7.3(won by 0.9)
11
6.4
61
7.0(won by 0.4)
11
6.6
60
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Buffer and Planable are categorized as Social Media Management
Unique Categories
Buffer has no unique categories
Planable has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Buffer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Planable
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
6.5%
Internet
5.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.2%
Other
53.7%
Marketing and Advertising
31.7%
Computer Software
3.6%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.5%
Retail
2.9%
Professional Training & Coaching
2.6%
Other
55.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
Can I have tabs open for multiple companies at a time?
4 Comments
KU
If you own the account, you can add multiple businesses/companies to your account. If you're logging in to each business / company (they own the account and...Read more
What is Buffer used for?
2 Comments
FA
In simple its a social media management tool specifically used to connect many social media platforms at once. 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
How can you better use planable with Instagram
2 Comments
XM
Hi Kevin - not 100% sure what you mean but if you refer to our mobile app it's definitely up and running on both Android and iOS. Would be great if you could...Read more
How do I contact them faster ?
1 Comment
Official Response from Planable
Hey Mehedi,
Happy to help! The quickest way to get in touch is definitely our in-app support chat. You can find it on your dashboard. Select help in the...Read more
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