Buffer vs Publer: which is better?
A side-by-side look at Buffer and Publer: pricing, supported social networks and features. We've added OneUp as a third option, so you can see how all three compare.
Buffer, Publer and OneUp
Buffer
Simple, clean social media scheduling tool popular with small teams.
Publer
Affordable social media scheduling with strong visual planning tools.
OneUp
Social media scheduling for 13 networks, with recurring posts, cross-posting workflows, a social inbox and Google Business Profile tools.
- Key differences between Buffer and Publer
- Buffer and Publer support the same networks from our list (10 of 13).
- Of the features we compare, only Publer offers Schedule posts to automatically repeat, Auto-post from RSS feeds, Hashtag groups & suggester and AI-generated captions.
- Pricing: Buffer from $5/mo per channel (free plan available); Publer from $5/mo (free plan available).
Buffer vs Publer pricing
Published prices per month, from each company's pricing page. Taxes and add-ons are extra.
Which social networks can you post to?
Networks each tool can publish to.
Buffer vs Publer features
Scheduling, engagement and team features, side by side.
What OneUp has that Buffer and Publer don't
Features from this comparison that neither Buffer nor Publer offers.
Buffer vs Publer: FAQ
Buffer costs from $5/mo per channel and Publer costs from $5/mo. The two price differently (per user, per channel or per plan), so the cheaper option depends on how many accounts and team members you have. For comparison, OneUp costs from $15/mo with 5 social accounts included.
Of the 13 networks we compare, Buffer supports 10 and Publer supports 10. OneUp supports 13, including Snapchat, Discord and WhatsApp.
Buffer: free plan; 14-day trial on paid plans. Publer: free plan (3 accounts). OneUp has a 7-day free trial.
Yes. OneUp covers 22 of the 22 features in this comparison (Buffer: 7, Publer: 11), including recurring posts, a social inbox and Google Business Profile review replies, and supports 13 networks. Plans start at $15/mo billed yearly.
We checked each tool's public pricing and feature pages on November 3, 2026. Prices and features change often, so confirm on the vendor's own site before you buy.
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Choosing between Buffer and Publer? Try OneUp.
Scheduling for 13 networks, recurring posts, a social inbox and Google Business Profile tools, from $15/mo.