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Postemi vs. Buffer

Buffer is cheaper with only a few accounts, and its free plan is genuinely usable. With more accounts, Postemi's fixed plan price, recurring posts and agent control come out ahead.

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Comparison: Postemi and Buffer.

Postemi and Buffer at a glance

AspectPostemiBuffer
Cheapest paid plan$13 / mo$6 / account / mo
Pricing modelFixed plansPer account
Monthly cost for 10 social accounts$25about $60
Unlimited postsOn paid plans
Free plan7-day trial3 social accounts, free
Public API
MCP server for AI agents
Customer supportFrom the founderA support team

This comparison is based on the competitor's publicly available pricing and feature list, as of 11 August 2026. Competitor prices are indicative and can change. Every brand name is a trademark of its owner. If we got something wrong, tell us and we will fix it.

What Buffer does well

  • On the free plan you can manage three social accounts, with ten scheduled posts per account and no time limit.
  • With one or two accounts, the $6 per-account monthly fee is a good deal.
  • The social inbox lets you follow comments and replies in one place. Postemi has no inbox like that.
  • The Chrome extension lets you save content while you browse. Postemi has no browser extension.
  • The public API and MCP server are available on every plan, including free. AI agents can drive Buffer's calendar with them directly.

When should you pick Buffer instead?

For one or two social accounts Buffer can be cheaper, and for three accounts there is the unlimited-time free plan. It is also the better pick if you need a social inbox or a Chrome extension. With more accounts, recurring posts or more involved automation, it is worth considering Postemi too.

Why switch to Postemi?

  • Fixed plan price. Pro manages ten social accounts for $25 a month. At Buffer, ten accounts cost about $60 a month, because you pay per account.
  • More automation. Recurring posts and post sets mean you do not have to type every slot by hand. RSS auto-post turns new content into a post. Buffer's RSS feed is only for gathering ideas.
  • Full agent control. Both products have an MCP server and a public API. Postemi also ships a published CLI and a SKILL.md file, so your own AI agent can drive the calendar from the terminal. This is available from the Pro plan.
  • Support from the founder. Every payment gets a VAT invoice. If you get stuck, Norbi, the founder, replies.

Detailed comparison

A row-by-row look at pricing, platforms, posting and features.

Pricing

AspectPostemiBuffer
Cheapest paid plan$13 / mo (Basic)$6 / account / mo
Pricing modelFixed plans, not per channelPer account
Unlimited posts on every planOn paid plans
Free trial7 days, a card is required to start14 days, plus a free plan
On yearly billingTwo months freeAbout two months free
BillingIn your own currency, VAT included, with a VAT invoiceIn dollars
Social accounts on the cheapest plan51 (you pay per account)
API accessFrom the Pro plan ($25 / mo)?
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Social platforms

AspectPostemiBuffer
Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
YouTube
LinkedIn
X (Twitter)
Threads
Bluesky
PinterestBeta
Google Business ProfileComing soon
Telegram
Discord
Slack

Posting and scheduling

AspectPostemiBuffer
Cross-posting from one editor
Multiple accounts per platform
Per-channel preview
Best-time suggestions
Per-channel tweaks
Drag-and-drop calendar
Day, week and month views
Save as draft
Recurring posts
Post delay
Comments and replies on the post
Separate clients?
Media library
Image editor (Studio)??
Video editor and UGC templates?
Video publishing

Features

AspectPostemiBuffer
Analytics?
Team management?
Email and in-app notifications
Timezone handling
Multiple workspaces?
Plugs (automations)
RSS auto-postFor gathering ideas only, no automatic posting
Post sets
Short links
Signatures

AI agent features

AspectPostemiBuffer
MCP server for AI agents?
Command-line tool (CLI)
Public API?
ChatGPT plugin
Claude Code integration
OpenClaw integration
Codex integration
Hermes integration
Muse integration
Webhooks

Frequently asked questions

Is Postemi cheaper than Buffer?
It depends on how many accounts you have. With one or two accounts Buffer can be cheaper. With ten accounts, Postemi Pro is $25 a month, and Buffer is about $60. These are indicative prices.
Does Postemi have a free plan?
No. You can try it free for seven days. Buffer's unlimited-time free plan includes three social accounts and ten scheduled posts per account.
Which platforms do Postemi and Buffer support?
The supported platforms largely overlap. Postemi also posts to Telegram, Discord and Slack. Buffer supports Mastodon, which Postemi does not.
Can I move my scheduled posts from Buffer?
You can move the copy and the media files, but there is no automatic import. Upload the media, paste the text, then set the times in the calendar.
Why should I pick Postemi over Buffer?
With more accounts the fixed plan price matters, and you can post without a cap on every plan. Postemi also handles recurring posts, RSS auto-post, post sets and webhooks. Instead of a built-in AI copywriter it is built around your own model: you can drive the calendar directly through MCP, the API or the CLI.
Pricing

Fair pricing, no hidden costs

Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial. We bill in US dollars and issue a VAT invoice.

2 months free

Prices in US dollars. In Europe you pay the same amount in euros, in Switzerland in Swiss francs.

Basic

For solo creators new to scheduling
$13/mo
7-day free trial
$0 due today · Cancel anytime
  • 5 social accounts
  • 100 X posts a month
  • 1 workspace
  • One user
  • Not included: Advanced image editor
  • Not included: Viral video + UGC templates
  • Not included: Automations
  • Not included: API access
  • Not included: Posting with an AI agent
  • Unlimited posts
  • Multiple accounts per platform
  • Scheduling
  • Calendar view
  • Repeated posts
  • Post delays
  • Studio access
  • Analytics (beta)
  • Post comments
  • Dark & light mode

Pro

Most popular
For solo pros who automate, with API access
$25/mo
7-day free trial
$0 due today · Cancel anytime
  • 10 social accounts
  • 250 X posts a month
  • 1 workspace
  • One user
  • Not included: Advanced image editor
  • Not included: Viral video + UGC templates
  • Automations
  • API access
  • Posting with an AI agent
  • Unlimited posts
  • Multiple accounts per platform
  • Scheduling
  • Calendar view
  • Repeated posts
  • Post delays
  • Studio access
  • Analytics (beta)
  • Post comments
  • Dark & light mode

Creator

For teams with several brands, plus image and video editors
$49/mo
7-day free trial
$0 due today · Cancel anytime
  • 30 social accounts
  • 400 X posts a month
  • 5 workspaces
  • 15 users
  • Advanced image editor
  • Viral video + UGC templates
  • Automations
  • API access
  • Posting with an AI agent
  • Unlimited posts
  • Multiple accounts per platform
  • Scheduling
  • Calendar view
  • Repeated posts
  • Post delays
  • Studio access
  • Analytics (beta)
  • Post comments
  • Dark & light mode

Team

Highest limits
For agencies managing many channels
$99/mo
7-day free trial
$0 due today · Cancel anytime
  • 100 social accounts
  • 800 X posts a month
  • Unlimited workspaces
  • Unlimited users
  • Advanced image editor
  • Viral video + UGC templates
  • Automations
  • API access
  • Posting with an AI agent
  • Unlimited posts
  • Multiple accounts per platform
  • Scheduling
  • Calendar view
  • Repeated posts
  • Post delays
  • Studio access
  • Analytics (beta)
  • Post comments
  • Dark & light mode
Post to
  • TikTokTikTok
  • InstagramInstagram
  • FacebookFacebook
  • ThreadsThreads
  • LinkedInLinkedIn
  • YouTubeYouTube
  • XX
  • PinterestPinterest · beta
  • BlueskyBluesky
  • Google BusinessGoogle Business · coming soon
  • DiscordDiscord
  • TelegramTelegram
  • SlackSlack
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