PostozoThe 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 10 features we track, Buffer has nothing Agorapulse lacks, and Agorapulse alone has RSS auto post, bulk upload (CSV) and white label.
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 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).
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 | No |
| White label | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes | No |
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.
Both list client approval, social inbox, analytics, AI writing help, public API, MCP server and mobile app.
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, 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 and a browser extension.
- Includes a community inbox to reply to comments.
Agorapulse
- Full social inbox with assignments, saved replies and moderation rules.
- ROI and competitor reporting with white-label report exports.
- iOS and Android apps.
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, Discord, Slack, WordPress, Medium, Tumblr, DEV and 9 more, which neither Buffer nor Agorapulse lists.
What you would give up: social inbox (Buffer and Agorapulse have it), bulk upload (CSV) (Agorapulse has it) and mobile app (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
Questions
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, bulk upload (CSV) and mobile app, so check those first.
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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