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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (87.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Starting at $40.00
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 plansStoryChief
Star Rating
(32)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $40.00
Browse all 5 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Buffer excels in its Social Publishing capabilities, with a score of 9.3, making it a preferred choice for those focused on managing multiple social media accounts efficiently.
- Reviewers mention that StoryChief shines in Content Creation Tools, scoring an impressive 9.7, which indicates a robust suite of features that facilitate the creation of engaging content.
- G2 users highlight that Buffer's Social Analytics feature, with a score of 7.9, could use improvement, as some users feel it lacks depth in reporting compared to StoryChief's more comprehensive analytics.
- Users on G2 report that StoryChief's Approval Workflows feature, scoring 8.6, is particularly beneficial for teams needing structured content review processes, which Buffer does not emphasize as strongly.
- Reviewers say that Buffer's Ease of Use is rated at 9.2, making it a user-friendly option for small businesses, while StoryChief, with a slightly higher score of 9.3, also offers an intuitive interface that appeals to users looking for simplicity.
- Users say that StoryChief's Content Management feature, scoring 9.3, provides a more organized approach to handling various content types, which is a significant advantage over Buffer's more basic content management capabilities.
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
StoryChief
Individuals
Starting at $40.00
For small businesses or individuals who want to increase their traffic and brand awareness
- single user plan
Free Trial
Buffer
Free Trial is available
StoryChief
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
900
8.9
20
Ease of Use
9.2
906
9.2
21
Ease of Setup
9.2
325
9.4
8
Ease of Admin
9.1
309
10.0
7
Quality of Support
8.5
644
9.6
20
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
269
9.8
7
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
880
10.0
20
Features by Category
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Content & Collaboration
9.0(won by default)
142
Not enough data
8.6(won by default)
125
Not enough data
8.2(won by default)
105
Feature Not Available
8.6(won by default)
106
Not enough data
8.8(won by default)
115
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
99
Not enough data
Social Management
7.9(won by default)
666
Not enough data
9.3
787
9.7(won by 0.4)
5
8.4
642
9.3(won by 0.9)
5
8.3
693
9.0(won by 0.7)
5
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.6(won by default)
99
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
25
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
7.2(won by default)
12
Not enough data
7.4(won by default)
12
Not enough data
6.9(won by default)
12
Not enough data
7.4(won by default)
12
Not enough data
7.2(won by default)
12
Not enough data
7.5(won by default)
12
Not enough data
7.2(won by default)
12
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Publishing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Social Media
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
8.3
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Creation
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Content Distribution
Not enough data
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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
Planning
Not enough data
8.3
6
Tools
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Metrics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Content 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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Buffer and StoryChief are categorized as Social Media Management
Unique Categories
Buffer has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Buffer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
StoryChief
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
29.0%
Computer Software
9.7%
Writing and Editing
6.5%
Insurance
6.5%
Information Technology and Services
6.5%
Other
41.9%
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
StoryChief has no discussions with answers
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