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Compare Buffer and SocialBee 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (95.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial Per Month
Buffer
Star Rating
(1,024)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansSocialBee
Star Rating
(475)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Buffer excels in ease of use, with many users appreciating its intuitive interface and seamless integration with various social media platforms. One user highlighted how easy it was to set up Buffer, stating it simplified their workflow by allowing them to schedule posts across multiple accounts effortlessly.
- Users say that SocialBee stands out for its organizational capabilities, making it particularly beneficial for those managing multiple social profiles. Reviewers noted that the platform allows for clear categorization, which helps maintain an overview of various accounts, enhancing productivity.
- According to verified reviews, SocialBee receives higher marks for quality of support, with users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the customer service team. This contrasts with Buffer, where some users have reported mixed experiences with support, despite acknowledging its overall functionality.
- Reviewers mention that Buffer's content calendar feature is a significant advantage, allowing users to schedule and customize posts effectively. This feature has been highlighted as a key reason for user satisfaction, as it helps streamline the content planning process.
- Users report that while Buffer has a strong focus on social publishing, SocialBee offers enhanced social analytics capabilities, which users find valuable for tracking engagement and performance across their social media efforts. This feature helps users make data-driven decisions to optimize their strategies.
- According to recent feedback, both platforms offer free options, but SocialBee's free trial is seen as a more flexible entry point for new users compared to Buffer's completely free model. This allows potential users to explore SocialBee's features before committing, which some find advantageous.
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
SocialBee
Bootstrap - $29/Month
Free Trial
Per Month
Best For Authors, Coaches, Solopreneurs
- Workspaces: 1, Users Per Workspace: 1, Social Profiles: 5
- Content categories for a solid mix of content
- Recycle evergreen posts or expire time-sensitive content
Free Trial
Buffer
Free Trial is available
SocialBee
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
900
9.2
366
Ease of Use
9.2
906
8.9
373
Ease of Setup
9.2
325
8.9
219
Ease of Admin
9.1
310
9.1
162
Quality of Support
8.5
644
9.5
337
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
270
9.5
157
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
880
9.5
343
Features by Category
Content & Collaboration
9.0
141
9.1(won by 0.1)
278
8.6
124
8.8(won by 0.2)
267
8.2(won by 0.3)
104
7.9
208
8.5(won by 0.1)
105
8.4
228
8.8(won by 0.3)
114
8.5
233
8.5
98
8.6(won by 0.1)
254
Social Management
7.9
665
8.5(won by 0.6)
268
9.3(tied score)
787
9.3(tied score)
306
8.4
641
8.5(won by 0.1)
253
8.3
692
8.6(won by 0.3)
262
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.6(tied score)
98
8.6(tied score)
241
8.3
24
8.6(won by 0.3)
93
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
7.2(won by 0.5)
12
6.7
20
7.4(won by 0.5)
12
6.9
19
6.9
12
7.3(won by 0.4)
17
7.4(won by 0.9)
12
6.5
18
7.2(won by 0.5)
12
6.7
19
7.5(won by 0.7)
12
6.8
18
7.2(won by 0.2)
12
7.0
18
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Buffer and SocialBee are categorized as Social Media Management
Unique Categories
Buffer has no unique categories
SocialBee has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Buffer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SocialBee
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
6.3%
Internet
5.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.2%
Other
53.9%
Marketing and Advertising
19.6%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.0%
Real Estate
4.7%
Professional Training & Coaching
4.7%
Computer Software
4.5%
Other
60.6%
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
What does SocialBee do?
3 Comments
Official Response from SocialBee
SocialBee is an all-in-one social media management tool that helps you create, schedule, publish, analyze, engage and collaborate for your social media...Read more
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