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The Buffer alternative with no post limits
Buffer is simple, friendly and has a real free plan, which is why so many people start there. Its paid plans are priced per channel, so the bill grows with every account you add. Postoni uses flat plans by channel count, covers 30+ networks and never caps your posts.
- Unlimited posts on every plan
- Cancel anytime
- Open-source core
The short version
Pick Buffer if you only need a few channels, want a forever-free plan, or love its long-tested, minimal workflow. Pick Postoni if you post to more than a handful of channels, use networks Buffer doesn't cover like Reddit, Discord or Telegram, or want AI agents to draft posts that wait for your approval.
Postoni vs Buffer at a glance
| Feature | Postoni | Buffer |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/mo (5 channels) | Free; paid from $6/channel/mo |
| Networks supported | 30+ | 12 networks |
| Post limits | Unlimited on every plan | Free: 10 queued/channel; paid unlimited |
| Team approvals | Yes, Team plan and up | Yes, Team plan |
| AI agents / MCP | Yes, drafts wait for approval | Yes, official MCP server |
| Open source / self-host | Yes, open-source core | No |
| Free plan or trial | 7-day trial, no card | Free plan + 14-day trial |
| Pricing model | Flat plans by channel count | Per channel, $6 or $12/mo |
Facts checked October 2026 from public pricing and feature pages. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we'll fix it.
Where Buffer is better
- Buffer has a forever-free plan with 3 channels, so you can stay at $0 if your needs are small.
- Buffer has a long track record and a very polished, minimal app that new users pick up quickly.
- Buffer's per-channel pricing is easy to scale down if you drop a client or an account.
Where Postoni is better
- Postoni schedules to 30+ networks, including Reddit, Discord, Telegram, Lemmy, Farcaster and Nostr, versus Buffer's 12.
- Ten channels with unlimited teammates and approvals costs $39/mo on Postoni's Team plan, compared with $120/mo on Buffer Team billed monthly.
- Agent-created posts land as drafts by default, so Claude or ChatGPT can help without anything going live before you approve it.
- Postoni is built on an open-source core, so you can self-host it for free if you ever want full control.
What about 10 channels and 3 people?
List prices on a monthly plan. We'd rather show the math than make claims.
Postoni
$39/mo, Team plan (10 channels, unlimited users)
Buffer
$120/mo, Team plan (10 channels x $12, monthly)
Based on list prices on each pricing page as of October 2026, billed monthly; prices may change.
How to switch from Buffer in about 10 minutes
- 1
Copy your upcoming posts
Open your Buffer queue and copy the posts you still want to publish. Keep the dates and times handy.
- 2
Connect your channels
Start your free Postoni trial and connect each network with its official sign-in. It takes a few clicks per channel.
- 3
Paste, tailor and schedule
Paste each post into the composer, tweak the copy per channel and pick a time. Invite teammates when you are ready.
Buffer vs Postoni FAQ
Buffer vs Postoni: which is cheaper?
For one to three channels, Buffer's free or Essentials plan can be cheaper. Once you pass five channels Postoni usually wins: 10 channels with a team costs $120/mo on Buffer Team billed monthly and $39/mo on Postoni Team.
Can I move my scheduled posts from Buffer?
There is no automatic importer, so you recreate them. Copy your upcoming posts from Buffer, paste them into Postoni's composer and pick the times. Most people finish in about 10 minutes.
Is there a free Buffer alternative?
Postoni has a 7-day free trial with no card needed. If you prefer to run your own servers, the open-source core Postoni is built on is free to self-host.
Does Postoni limit how many posts I can schedule?
No. Every Postoni plan includes unlimited posts. You pay for the number of channels, not the number of posts.
See if Postoni fits how you work
Try every feature free for 7 days. No card, no post limits.
- Unlimited posts on every plan
- Cancel anytime
- Open-source core