Looking for a Buffer alternative?
Buffer is a long-running social media scheduler priced per channel. Postline is a scheduler for teams and agencies that post to many networks, with flat pricing and AI agents built in. Here is how they differ, and when each one is the better choice.
Why teams choose Postline
- Flat pricing: Creator $19, Team $39, Agency $99 a month, not per user or per channel
- 29 networks, including Reddit, Discord, Telegram, Mastodon, Nostr and blogs like WordPress and Medium
- Approvals, client preview links, the REST API and MCP on every plan
- ChatGPT, Claude and Claude Code can connect with a sign-in, no API key needed
- RSS auto-posting and plugs that repost or follow up once a post takes off
- Unlimited scheduled posts on every plan
When Buffer may fit better
- A free plan for up to 3 channels
- Very low prices if you only need one or two channels
- Substack and a Start Page link-in-bio
Pricing side by side
Postline
- Creator: $19 a month (5 channels, 1 members)
- Team: $39 a month (15 channels, 5 members)
- Agency: $99 a month (unlimited channels, unlimited members)
- No free plan; 7-day free trial on every plan
Buffer
- Free: $0 for up to 3 channels
- Essentials: $6 per channel a month billed monthly ($5 billed yearly)
- Team: $12 per channel a month billed monthly ($10 billed yearly)
- Free plan: Yes: 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel, 1 user
- Trial: 14 days on paid plans, no payment details needed
Networks in Postline that Buffer's site doesn't list: Reddit, Tumblr, WordPress, Medium, DEV, Hashnode, Lemmy, Nostr, Farcaster, Discord, Telegram, Slack, VK, Dribbble, Twitch, Kick, Listmonk, Whop.
Buffer details are from buffer.com/pricing, buffer.com/integrations as of October 17, 2026. Prices and features change, so check their site for the latest. Buffer is a trademark of its owner; Postline is not affiliated with Buffer.
Switching from Buffer
Is Postline a good Buffer alternative?
Postline is a good fit if you want flat pricing (Creator $19, Team $39, Agency $99 a month), 29 networks, and approvals, the API and MCP on every plan. Buffer may suit you better for: a free plan for up to 3 channels; very low prices if you only need one or two channels; substack and a start page link-in-bio.
How is Postline priced compared with Buffer?
Postline charges a flat monthly price per workspace: Creator $19, Team $39, Agency $99. Buffer's pricing is per channel. The price per channel drops as you add more.
Does Postline have a free plan like Buffer?
Postline has no free plan. Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial. Buffer: Yes: 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel, 1 user.
Which networks does Postline support that Buffer doesn't list?
Reddit, Tumblr, WordPress, Medium, DEV, Hashnode, Lemmy, Nostr, Farcaster, Discord, Telegram, Slack, VK, Dribbble, Twitch, Kick, Listmonk, Whop.
How do I move from Buffer to Postline?
Start a Postline trial, connect the same accounts, and import upcoming posts from a CSV file. Set your posting times per channel, then turn off scheduling in Buffer.
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