Agorapulse vs Buffer
Which social media tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.
Agorapulse
Agencies and in-house teams that handle a lot of comments and messages and want a strong inbox at a lower per-seat price.
Buffer
Solo creators, small businesses and agencies that mainly need simple, affordable scheduling across many channels.
Side by side
| Agorapulse | Buffer | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $79/user/month billed annually ($99 monthly); no free plan | Free plan (3 channels); paid from $5/channel/month billed yearly ($6 monthly) |
| G2 Rating | 4.5 (976 reviews) | 4.3 (1,041 reviews) |
| Best For | Agencies and in-house teams that handle a lot of comments and messages and want a strong inbox at a lower per-seat price. | Solo creators, small businesses and agencies that mainly need simple, affordable scheduling across many channels. |
Pros and cons
Agorapulse
Pros
- Cheaper per seat than Hootsuite at every published tier
- Strong inbox and community management tools
- Monthly and annual prices both published
- 24/7 support on all plans
- 30-day free trial without a credit card
Cons
- 10 social profiles shared across the account on self-serve plans
- X costs $29 or $69 per X profile per month extra
- No free plan since July 6, 2026
- Listening is an add-on with no public price
- Approvals start on Professional; bulk scheduling and saved replies need Advanced
Buffer
Pros
- Free plan for 3 channels and a low entry price
- Team plan includes unlimited users
- Volume discounts above 10 channels
- Full pricing published
Cons
- Essentials is single-user; approvals need Team
- Free plan limits you to 10 queued posts per channel
- No DM inbox or social listening listed
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