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Users consistently praise Buffer for its ease of use and intuitive scheduling capabilities, making it a reliable tool for managing multiple social media accounts. The platform's ability to streamline posting and provide a clear content calendar helps users save time and stay organized. However, some users note that its analytics features could be more comprehensive.

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Michelle Z.
MZ
Executive Assistant & Social Media Manager
Marketing and Advertising
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Incredibly easy to use for beginners!"
What do you like best about Buffer?

If you're just starting out with social media scheduling, Buffer is great! It's intuitive and has a very simple platform that is easy to work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Buffer?

I'm not terribly impressed by their analytics and the cost of the software. While it's decent, there are lots of other platforms that offer the same for free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
AM
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great for small bloggers, but not for multiple social accounts. "
What do you like best about Buffer?

I enjoy the ability to schedule posts in advance. I like that it posts and sends reminders reliably. It would be great for an individual with multiple social accounts Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Buffer?

An upgraded account is expensive and is more limited than it's competitors. It doesn't offer the same degree of analytics as other social media tools. It's also limited to only 10 accounts. The bulk uploader is a great tool on other social media tools, but isn't available on this one. You can only upload one photo to an instagram post, but instagram allows multiple photo uploads. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
AC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy & Intuitive for Small Company Use"
What do you like best about Buffer?

Buffer is easy & intuitive for both first-time and seasoned social media managers. While other platforms might be better suited for a large, built-out social media strategy, Buffer gets the job done and is a reliable tool for scheduling and basic analytics. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Buffer?

While Buffer is great for managing the basic social media platforms, a larger, more strategic company or manager might find it to not have all the bells and whistles that might help them take their social media to the next level. I've found other platforms to have more in-depth analytics and capabilities when it comes to going above and beyond across ALL platforms and channels. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jim L.
JL
Chief of Staff and Director of Talent Acquisition
Telecommunications
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Love this Tool - So Helpful"
What do you like best about Buffer?

Whenever I need to schedule out a social media post, Buffer is there to help me. It's a handy tool that let's me set my social media agenda and then forget it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Buffer?

It's not exactly Buffer's fault but sometimes, if you schedule a post and then something major happens in the world, you can seem insensitive to what is happening around you. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Religious Institutions
UR
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Buffer makes it easy to schedule post"
What do you like best about Buffer?

I like that it is simple and easy to use. Quickly schedule posts for weeks ahead of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Buffer?

Sometimes the images don't show correctly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ravneet G.
RG
Asst. Manager- Marketing & CRM
Marketing and Advertising
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Amazing for scheduling social media posts"
What do you like best about Buffer?

Well, Buffer has been such a relief when it comes to sharing the social media posts on multiple platforms. It is extremely easy to use and has a user-friendly interface Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Buffer?

I really wish it had in depth analytics to understand the outcome of your social media posts Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Allison C.
AC
Marketing Content Manager
Individual & Family Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"User-Friendly Scheduling Tool"
What do you like best about Buffer?

I love that I can connect dozens of accounts, add multiple users with varying degrees of access, and it has tools that integrate well with my phone and browser. It also does an excellent job of scheduling to instagram and reminding me through my phone. I absolutely love the "Content Inbox" feature, where I can subscribe to various RSS feeds and seamlessly schedule content from resources we use often. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Buffer?

I can't tag Facebook users or pages when scheduling content through Buffer. I sometimes have minor difficulty trying to use the drag and drop feature to copy content from one account to another. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Stephen G.
SG
Copywriter | Storyteller | SEO Expert
Marketing and Advertising
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Makes it easy to schedule social posts and crosspost them"
What do you like best about Buffer?

That Buffer integrates with social curation apps and makes it a snap to crosspost to multiple social media platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Buffer?

There is a gap in the pricing of the different plans and the jump is significant. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Venture Capital & Private Equity
UV
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great, affordable app for basic social needs"
What do you like best about Buffer?

This is a great app for scheduling posts in advance for multiple accounts. It is an affordable option for up to 10 accounts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Buffer?

The Instagram connections are currently glitching for me and not pushing notifications to my phone, therefore I am missing posts. There is no way to tag individuals or companies on LinkedIn and Facebook posts, nor Instagram photos (can tag in the write up only on IG) which is a big loss for boosting engagement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
AH
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Simple, great platform for social media automation"
What do you like best about Buffer?

So easy to use, link shortening and the ability to schedule content was awesome Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Buffer?

Can be limited in analytics and reporting, but is awesome for beginners Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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