PostozoThe short answer
Buffer is a simple social media scheduler known for its free plan and per-channel pricing. Planable is a content collaboration and approval tool for social media teams and agencies.
At 10 channels Planable costs $49 a month against $50 for Buffer, so Planable is $1 a month cheaper (2% less). Buffer lists more networks (12 against 9). On the 10 features we track, Buffer has nothing Planable lacks, and Planable alone has bulk upload (CSV).
Choose Buffer if you post to Bluesky, Mastodon and Substack. Choose Planable if you want the lower price for 10 channels ($49 against $50 a month) and you need bulk upload (CSV).
Pricing
Buffer charges per connected channel, while Planable charges per workspace (1 brand each). Compare them on the exact number of channels and people you have, not on the entry price.
Buffer: Per connected channel, with volume discounts above 10 channels. Yearly billing saves about 2 months. Planable: Per workspace per month (1 workspace = 1 client, brand or location). Analytics ($14, or $12 yearly), inbox ($9, or $7.50 yearly) and listening ($99, or $82.50 yearly) are paid add-ons per workspace.
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Buffer Free | Free | Free |
| Buffer Essentials | $6 | $5 |
| Buffer Team | $12 | $10 |
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Planable Basic | $39 | $33 |
| Planable Pro | $59 | $49 |
| Planable Enterprise | 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 | Planable | Postozo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 channels | Essentials plan: $30 a month ($25 billed yearly) | Pro plan: $59 per workspace a month ($49 billed yearly), if all channels belong to 1 brand (1 workspace); each extra brand is another workspace | Standard plan: $19 a month ($15 billed yearly) |
| 10 channels | Essentials plan: $60 a month ($50 billed yearly) | Pro plan: $59 per workspace a month ($49 billed yearly), if all channels belong to 1 brand (1 workspace); each extra brand is another workspace | Team plan: $29 a month ($23 billed yearly) |
At 5 channels Buffer costs $25 a month against $49 for Planable, so Buffer is $24 a month cheaper (49% less). At 10 channels Planable costs $49 a month against $50 for Buffer, so Planable is $1 a month cheaper (2% 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.
Planable: First 50 posts are free, with no time limit and no credit card. Add-ons have a 30-day free trial. Free plan: Free until you have used 50 posts.
Features
| Feature | Buffer | Planable | 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 | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Bulk upload (CSV) | Not confirmed | Yes | No |
| White label | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes | No |
Plan limits on key features
- Client approval. Buffer: Content approval workflows are on the Team plan only. Planable: included.
- Social inbox. Buffer: Community inbox for replying to comments. We found no DM inbox on the pricing page. Planable: Paid add-on.
- Analytics. Buffer: included. Planable: Paid add-on.
- Public API. Buffer: Every plan includes API access with monthly request limits (3,000 to 15,000). Planable: Pro plan and up.
Both list client approval, social inbox, analytics, AI writing help, public API, MCP server and mobile app.
Neither confirms RSS auto post and white label.
Networks
Buffer lists 12 networks and Planable lists 9. They share 9 networks: Facebook, Google Business Profile, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, X.
| Networks | |
|---|---|
| Only on Buffer | Bluesky, Mastodon, Substack |
| Only on Planable | 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.
Planable
- Deep approval tooling: optional, required and multi-level approvals, suggested edits and version history.
- Unlimited users on every plan and mobile apps.
- Optional inbox and listening add-ons.
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 $49 for Planable, so Postozo is $26 a month cheaper (53% less).
- Postozo supports Reddit, Telegram, Discord, Slack, WordPress, Medium, Tumblr, DEV and 9 more, which neither Buffer nor Planable lists.
- Postozo has RSS auto post, which neither confirms.
- Postozo has white label, which neither confirms.
What you would give up: social inbox (Buffer and Planable have it), bulk upload (CSV) (Planable has it) and mobile app (Buffer and Planable have it).
See Postozo vs Buffer and Postozo vs Planable for the full head to head pages.
More about each tool
Buffer review, Buffer alternatives, Planable review, Planable alternatives, Postozo pricing.
Sources
Questions
Is Buffer or Planable cheaper?
At 5 channels Buffer costs $25 a month against $49 for Planable, so Buffer is $24 a month cheaper (49% less). At 10 channels Planable costs $49 a month against $50 for Buffer, so Planable is $1 a month cheaper (2% less). Prices are the lowest listed per month, with yearly billing where offered, checked on 29 September 2026.
Which has more networks, Buffer or Planable?
Buffer lists 12 and Planable lists 9. Only Buffer: Bluesky, Mastodon, Substack.
Do Buffer and Planable have an API and MCP server?
Buffer: API yes, MCP yes. Planable: API yes, MCP yes. Postozo includes both on every plan.
Is there a cheaper option than Buffer and Planable?
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 Planable?
No. This page compares facts from their official pricing and feature pages, checked on 29 September 2026.
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