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title: "Social media scheduler comparison: Weekbird, Buffer, Hootsuite and more"
canonical: "https://weekbird.app/compare"
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updated: "2026-10-11T16:44:28.958Z"
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# Social media scheduler comparison

Each social media scheduler comparison here puts Weekbird next to Buffer, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Later or Metricool, or two of those tools against each other. Every page shows list prices read on the vendor's own pricing page on 10 October 2026. Weekbird costs $24, $49 or $149 a month with unlimited posts.

## How each tool charges

Start with the pricing unit. Per-channel tools cost more with each account you connect, per-seat tools with each person, and brand or set tools with each client.

| Tool | Pricing unit | Cheapest paid plan | Free plan |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Weekbird | Per plan | Solo, $24 a month ($19 billed yearly) | No |
| Buffer | Per channel | Essentials, $6 per channel a month ($5 billed yearly) | Yes, 3 channels |
| Hootsuite | Per user | Standard, $99 per user a month, billed yearly | No |
| Sprout Social | Per seat | Essentials, $99 per seat a month ($79 billed yearly) | No |
| Later | Per social set | Starter, $18.75 a month, billed yearly | No |
| Metricool | Per tier of brands | Starter, $25 a month for up to 5 brands ($20 billed yearly) | Yes, 1 brand |

## How we compare

We read each vendor's own pricing page and record every plan with its price, billing unit, limits, source link and check date. A tool counts as verified when every plan row and every strength we quote links to a page we opened. Values the vendor does not publish stay marked as not published; we do not estimate them.

We price three setups on every page: 1 person with 1 brand and 5 channels, 3 people with 3 brands and 15 channels, and 5 people with 10 brands and 50 channels. Prices are US list prices before discounts or tax. Each page has a section on where the other tool is stronger. We publish no ratings or review counts.

## Last verified

Prices on these pages were checked on 10 October 2026. We re-read each pricing page every quarter, update the date on each page we change, and log price changes in its pricing guide.

- [Metricool pricing in 2026: plans and costs](/pricing-guides/metricool-pricing)
- [Hootsuite pricing in 2026: plans and costs](/pricing-guides/hootsuite-pricing)
- [Sprout Social alternatives for 2026](/alternatives/sprout-social)
- [Social media management tools: alternatives and prices for 2026](/alternatives)
- [Hootsuite vs Sprout Social: which fits your team?](/compare/hootsuite-vs-sprout-social)
- [Sprout Social pricing in 2026: plans and costs](/pricing-guides/sprout-social-pricing)
- [Hootsuite alternatives for 2026](/alternatives/hootsuite)
- [Buffer alternatives for 2026](/alternatives/buffer)
- [Buffer vs Later: which fits your team?](/compare/buffer-vs-later)
- [Buffer vs Hootsuite: which fits your team?](/compare/buffer-vs-hootsuite)
- [Blotato pricing in 2026: plans and costs](/pricing-guides/blotato-pricing)
- [Buffer pricing in 2026: plans and costs](/pricing-guides/buffer-pricing)
- [Metricool alternatives for 2026](/alternatives/metricool)
- [Later alternatives for 2026](/alternatives/later)
- [Postiz alternatives for 2026](/alternatives/postiz)
- [Hootsuite vs Weekbird: price, approvals and fit](/compare/weekbird-vs-hootsuite)
- [Later vs Weekbird: price, approvals and fit](/compare/weekbird-vs-later)
- [Metricool vs Weekbird: price, approvals and fit](/compare/weekbird-vs-metricool)
- [Sprout Social vs Weekbird: price, approvals and fit](/compare/weekbird-vs-sprout-social)
- [Weekbird vs Buffer](/compare/weekbird-vs-buffer)

- [Social media tool pricing guides for 2026](/pricing-guides)
- [Social media management tools: alternatives and prices for 2026](/alternatives)

## Questions

### Which social media scheduler is cheapest?

It depends on how you grow. For one to three channels, Buffer's free plan costs nothing. For many brands, Metricool covers up to 50 brands for $159 a month billed yearly. Per-seat tools such as Hootsuite and Sprout Social cost the most as teams grow.

### How often do you update these comparisons?

We re-read each vendor's pricing page every quarter and show the check date on each page.

### Do you include tools that beat Weekbird?

Yes. Each comparison lists where the other tool is stronger, such as Hootsuite's listening or Buffer's free plan.

### Can I move my posts from another tool to Weekbird?

Weekbird has no import from other tools. You connect your channels and schedule the next week in Weekbird.

## Plan next week in one sitting

[See Weekbird plans](https://weekbird.app/)