Last checked Oct 28, 2026 on the official pricing page. Re-checked every 48 hours.
Buffer pricing
Quick answer: Buffer costs $5 to $10 a month in the US, at the best billing option shown. It has a free plan. Checked Oct 28, 2026 on the official pricing page.
Simple social scheduling priced per channel for small teams.
Essentials
- Priced per social channel
- 1 user
- Unlimited posts (5,000/channel fair use)
Team
- Priced per social channel
- Unlimited team members
Notes from the pricing page
Unit is per connected channel (social account)
Annual shown as $60/$120 per channel/year; page also claims 2 months free or 20% off (inconsistent)
Volume discounts above 10 channels; 50% nonprofit discount
Questions teams ask
How much does Buffer cost?
Buffer costs $5 to $10 a month in the US, at the best billing option shown. It has a free plan. Checked Oct 28, 2026 on the official pricing page.
Is there a free version of Buffer?
Yes. Free: up to 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel, 1 user.
Is Buffer cheaper on annual billing?
The vendor does not show a separate annual discount for these plans on its US pricing page.
What does Buffer cost for a 10-person team?
On Team, a 10-person team pays about $120 in the first year at the best billing option, including any required onboarding fee.