The short answer
Buffer is a simple social media scheduler known for its free plan and per-channel pricing. Agorapulse is a social media management tool known for its social inbox, reporting and ROI tracking.
At 10 channels Buffer costs $50 a month against $79 for Agorapulse for 1 user, so Buffer is $29 a month cheaper (37% less). Buffer lists more networks (12 against 10). On the 15 features we track, Buffer has nothing Agorapulse lacks, and Agorapulse alone has RSS auto post, bulk upload (CSV), white label and client connect link.
Choose Buffer if you want the lower price for 10 channels ($50 against $79 a month) and you post to Mastodon and Substack. Choose Agorapulse if you need RSS auto post, you need bulk upload (CSV), you need white label, you need client connect link and you want a longer trial (30 days).
Pricing
Buffer charges per connected channel, while Agorapulse charges per user. The per-user tool gets more expensive as your team grows; the other does not in the same way.
Buffer: Per connected channel, with volume discounts above 10 channels. Yearly billing saves about 2 months. Agorapulse: Per user per month. Extra profiles cost $15/mo ($10/mo yearly). Yearly billing saves up to 20%.
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Buffer Free | Free | Free |
| Buffer Essentials | $6 | $5 |
| Buffer Team | $12 | $10 |
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Agorapulse Standard | $99 | $79 |
| Agorapulse Professional | $149 | $119 |
| Agorapulse Advanced | $199 | $149 |
| Agorapulse Custom | Not listed | Not listed |
Cost at 5 and 10 channels
The cheapest listed plan that covers the number of channels. Where a price depends on seats, brands or workspaces, the table says so.
| Buffer | Agorapulse | Postozo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 channels | Essentials plan: $30 a month ($25 billed yearly) | Standard plan: $99 per user a month ($79 billed yearly) | Standard plan: $19 a month ($15 billed yearly) |
| 10 channels | Essentials plan: $60 a month ($50 billed yearly) | Standard plan: $99 per user a month ($79 billed yearly) | Team plan: $29 a month ($23 billed yearly) |
At 5 channels Buffer costs $25 a month against $79 for Agorapulse for 1 user, so Buffer is $54 a month cheaper (68% less). At 10 channels Buffer costs $50 a month against $79 for Agorapulse for 1 user, so Buffer is $29 a month cheaper (37% less).
Cost for a solo user, a small team and an agency
Seats, brands and workspaces change the bill as much as channels do. This table picks the cheapest listed plan of each tool for 3 setups.
| Setup | Buffer | Agorapulse | Postozo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo | Essentials: $30 a month ($25 billed yearly). Per channel, 1 user | Standard: $99 a month ($79 billed yearly). Per user, 10 profiles included | Standard: $19 a month ($15 billed yearly) |
| Small team | Team: $120 a month ($100 billed yearly). Per channel, unlimited users | Standard: $297 a month ($237 billed yearly). Per user, 10 profiles included | Team: $29 a month ($23 billed yearly). Unlimited team members |
| Agency | Team: $180 a month. Per channel, unlimited users; the yearly price above 10 channels is not listed | Standard: $720 a month ($545 billed yearly). Per user, 10 profiles included, plus 15 extra profiles | Pro: $39 a month ($31 billed yearly). Unlimited team members |
For 5 channels and 1 person, Buffer is the lowest at $25 a month and Agorapulse the highest at $79. For 10 channels and 3 people, Buffer is the lowest at $100 a month and Agorapulse the highest at $237. For 25 channels and 5 people, Buffer is the lowest at $180 a month and Agorapulse the highest at $545.
Trials and free plans
Buffer: 14-day free trial of paid plans. Without payment details the account drops to the Free plan. Free plan: Yes: 3 channels, 1 user, 10 scheduled posts per channel, 100 ideas, 30 days of analytics.
Agorapulse: 30-day free trial, no credit card required. Free plan: Yes, after the trial you can keep using a free plan. Limits are not stated on the pricing page.
Features
| Feature | Buffer | Agorapulse | Postozo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Client approval | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Social inbox | Yes | Yes | No |
| Analytics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AI writing help | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Public API | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RSS auto post | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk upload (CSV) | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| White label | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Client reports | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Link in bio page | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Browser extension | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canva integration | Yes | Yes | No |
| Client connect link | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
Plan limits on key features
- Client approval. Buffer: Content approval workflows are on the Team plan only. Agorapulse: Professional plan and up.
- Public API. Buffer: Every plan includes API access with monthly request limits (3,000 to 15,000). Agorapulse: Custom plan only.
- Client reports. Buffer: Reports on Essentials and Team; branded reports on Team only. Agorapulse: PDF or CSV export with your logo and colors on every plan; automatic report emails on Advanced and up.
- Link in bio page. Buffer: Start Page, on every plan including Free. Agorapulse: PulseLink in bio, Professional and up.
- Browser extension. Buffer: Every plan. Agorapulse: Chrome extension that sends pages to the publisher.
- Canva integration. Buffer: Every plan, plus Google Drive and Dropbox. Agorapulse: Professional and up, plus Google Drive on every plan.
Both list client approval, social inbox, analytics, AI writing help, public API, MCP server, mobile app, client reports, link in bio page, browser extension and canva integration.
Area by area
How Buffer and Agorapulse handle each part of the job, in the words of their own pages.
Publishing and scheduling
Buffer: Buffer posts to 12 networks, including Substack, Mastodon and Bluesky. The free plan holds 10 scheduled posts per channel at a time; paid plans remove that cap.
Agorapulse: Agorapulse posts to 10 networks. CSV bulk scheduling of up to 200 posts, and RSS import through the bulk publisher, are on Advanced and up.
Team and client approval
Buffer: Essentials is for 1 user. Team adds unlimited users and approval workflows.
Agorapulse: Pricing is per user, with 10 profiles per plan and extra profiles at $15 a month ($10 yearly). Approvals start on Professional.
Inbox and replies
Buffer: A community inbox for replying to comments is on every plan. We found no direct message inbox on the pricing page.
Agorapulse: The social inbox covers comments, DMs and reviews from all networks, with saved replies and moderation rules.
Analytics and reports
Buffer: Reports are on Essentials and Team, and branded reports are on Team only. The free plan keeps 30 days of analytics.
Agorapulse: Reports export as PDF or CSV with your logo and colors on every plan; automatic report emails and ROI reporting are on Advanced and up.
AI help
Buffer: An AI assistant for writing posts is included.
Agorapulse: AI help is included.
Integrations and apps
Buffer: Every plan, including Free, has Start Page (a link in bio page), the browser extension, Canva, Google Drive and Dropbox. API access is on every plan with 3,000 to 15,000 requests a month, and Buffer lists an MCP for Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor.
Agorapulse: PulseLink in bio and Canva are on Professional and up, Google Drive works on every plan, a Chrome extension sends pages to the publisher, and the Profile Connector (Advanced and up) lets clients connect their own profiles. API access is on Custom only; a self-hosted MCP connects ChatGPT or Claude.
Networks
Buffer lists 12 networks and Agorapulse lists 10. They share 10 networks: Bluesky, Facebook, Google Business Profile, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, X.
| Networks | |
|---|---|
| Only on Buffer | Mastodon, Substack |
| Only on Agorapulse | None |
| On Postozo but on neither | Reddit, Telegram, WhatsApp, SMS, Discord, Slack, WordPress, Medium, Tumblr, DEV, Hashnode, Lemmy, Listmonk, Nostr, VK, Farcaster, Dribbble, Twitch, Kick |
Strengths from each side
Buffer
- Has a free plan for up to 3 channels.
- Has iOS and Android apps in the app stores.
- Start Page, Canva, Google Drive and Dropbox on every plan, including Free.
Agorapulse
- Full social inbox with direct messages, saved replies and moderation rules.
- ROI and competitor reporting with white-label report exports.
- iOS and Android apps in the app stores.
Postozo as a 3rd option
Postozo is a social media scheduler with 30 channel types, client review links, team roles, AI writing help, a public API and an MCP server. Plans are flat: $19, $29, $39, $79 a month for 5, 10, 30, 100 channels, with unlimited posts.
- Postozo costs $29 a month ($23 billed yearly) for 10 channels with team members. At 10 channels Postozo costs $23 a month against $50 for Buffer, so Postozo is $27 a month cheaper (54% less). At 10 channels Postozo costs $23 a month against $79 for Agorapulse for 1 user, so Postozo is $56 a month cheaper (71% less).
- Postozo supports Reddit, Telegram, WhatsApp, SMS, Discord, Slack, WordPress, Medium and 11 more, which neither Buffer nor Agorapulse lists.
What you would give up: social inbox (Buffer and Agorapulse have it) and canva integration (Buffer and Agorapulse have it).
See Postozo vs Buffer and Postozo vs Agorapulse for the full head to head pages.
More about each tool
Buffer review, Buffer alternatives, Agorapulse review, Agorapulse alternatives, Postozo pricing.
Sources
Is Buffer or Agorapulse cheaper?
At 5 channels Buffer costs $25 a month against $79 for Agorapulse for 1 user, so Buffer is $54 a month cheaper (68% less). At 10 channels Buffer costs $50 a month against $79 for Agorapulse for 1 user, so Buffer is $29 a month cheaper (37% less). Prices are the lowest listed per month, with yearly billing where offered, checked on 29 September 2026.
Which has more networks, Buffer or Agorapulse?
Buffer lists 12 and Agorapulse lists 10. Only Buffer: Mastodon, Substack.
Do Buffer and Agorapulse have an API and MCP server?
Buffer: API yes, MCP yes. Agorapulse: API yes, MCP yes. Postozo includes both on every plan.
Is there a cheaper option than Buffer and Agorapulse?
Postozo is $19 a month for 5 channels and $29 for 10 with a team. It has no social inbox and canva integration, so check those first.
Which is cheaper for a team of 3 with 10 channels, Buffer or Agorapulse?
For 10 channels and 3 people, Buffer is the lowest at $100 a month and Agorapulse the highest at $237.
Do Buffer and Agorapulse have client reports and a link in bio page?
Client reports: Buffer yes (Reports on Essentials and Team; branded reports on Team only), Agorapulse yes (PDF or CSV export with your logo and colors on every plan; automatic report emails on Advanced and up). Link in bio: Buffer yes, Agorapulse yes. Postozo includes both on every plan.
Can clients connect their own accounts in Buffer or Agorapulse?
Buffer: not confirmed. Agorapulse: yes, profile Connector, Advanced and up. Postozo has a client connect link on every plan.
Did you test Buffer and Agorapulse?
No. This page compares facts from their official pricing and feature pages, checked on 29 September 2026.
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