--- title: "Buffer pricing in 2026: plans and costs" canonical: "https://weekbird.app/pricing-guides/buffer-pricing" language: "en" type: "pricingGuide" updated: "2026-10-11T16:47:00.614Z" --- # Buffer pricing in 2026 Buffer charges per connected channel. Essentials costs $6 a month per channel, or $5 billed yearly, and Team costs $12, or $10 yearly. The free plan covers 3 channels with 10 scheduled posts each. We checked these prices on Buffer's pricing page on 10 October 2026. ## Other ways to pay If you manage several brands, a tool priced per brand can cost less than one priced per channel. See [Buffer alternatives](/alternatives/buffer) for options, or Weekbird pricing for a flat price per brand with unlimited posts. ## Questions ### How much does Buffer cost? Essentials is $6 a month per channel ($5 billed yearly). Team is $12 per channel ($10 yearly). Free covers 3 channels. Prices checked 10 October 2026. ### Does Buffer have a free plan? Yes. It covers 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel, one user and 30 days of basic analytics. ### Is Buffer billed per channel? Yes. Each paid plan is priced per connected channel, so 5 channels on Essentials cost 5 x $6 = $30 a month. ### Is Buffer cheaper billed yearly? Yes, by about two months a year: $5 instead of $6 per channel on Essentials and $10 instead of $12 on Team. ### How much is Buffer for 3 brands? With 10 channels and 3 people on Team: $120 a month, or $100 a month billed yearly, before any unpublished volume discount. ## See what one price per brand looks like [Compare Weekbird plans](https://weekbird.app/) ## Buffer Last verified: 2026-10-10 ## Buffer: plans | Plan | Monthly price | Price per month (billed annually) | Currency | Billing unit | Seats or brands | Channels | Users | Limits | Source | Observed | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Free | 0 | 0 | USD | per-channel | 1 account | Up to 3 channels | 1 | Posts: 10 scheduled posts per channel, 1 threaded post; AI: AI Assistant included; Approvals: No; Inbox: Community inbox included, AI replies 5/week; Analytics: Basic analytics, 30-day history; API: 1 API key, 3,000 requests/30 days | [Source](https://buffer.com/pricing) | 2026-10-10 | | Essentials | 6 | 5 | USD | per-channel | n/a | Per channel purchased | 1 user | Posts: Unlimited scheduled posts; AI: AI Assistant, unlimited AI replies; Approvals: No; Inbox: Community inbox, unlimited saved replies; Analytics: Unlimited (advanced analytics); API: 3 API keys, 7,500 requests/30 days | [Source](https://buffer.com/pricing) | 2026-10-10 | | Team | 12 | 10 | USD | per-channel | n/a | Per channel purchased | Unlimited | Posts: Unlimited scheduled posts; AI: AI Assistant; Approvals: Content approval workflows and access levels; Inbox: Community inbox; Analytics: Unlimited (advanced analytics); API: 5 API keys, 15,000 requests/30 days | [Source](https://buffer.com/pricing) | 2026-10-10 | ## Buffer: strengths | Claim | Source | | --- | --- | | Free plan covers 3 channels with AI Assistant and community inbox. | [Source](https://buffer.com/pricing) | | Pricing is per channel, so a single channel costs $5/month annual. | [Source](https://buffer.com/pricing) | | Publishes to Bluesky, Mastodon, Threads, Google Business Profile, Pinterest and YouTube Shorts with community engagement on most of them. | [Source](https://buffer.com/pricing) | | Includes a public API on every plan, including Free. | [Source](https://buffer.com/pricing) | | Inbox (Free): Community inbox included; AI replies 5/week | [Source](https://buffer.com/pricing) | | API or MCP (Free): 1 API key, 3,000 requests/30 days | [Source](https://buffer.com/pricing) | | Analytics (Free): Basic analytics, 30-day history | [Source](https://buffer.com/pricing) | | Approvals (Team): Content approval workflows and access levels | [Source](https://buffer.com/pricing) | ## Base plan examples | Users | Brands | Channels | Plan | Monthly equivalent | Currency | Billing period | Other monthly equivalent | Other currency | Other billing period | Source | Other source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 3 | 3 | 10 | Team | 120 | USD | Billed monthly | — | — | — | [Source](https://buffer.com/pricing) | — | ## Hidden costs | Text | Source | | --- | --- | | Every paid plan is priced per channel, so cost grows with each account. Approvals and more than one user need Team. Volume discounts above 10 channels are mentioned but not published. | [https://buffer.com/pricing](https://buffer.com/pricing) | ## Free plan limits | Text | Source | | --- | --- | | 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel, 1 user, 30-day basic analytics. | [https://buffer.com/pricing](https://buffer.com/pricing) | ## Annual available | Annual available | | --- | | Yes | ## Annual notes | Text | Source | | --- | --- | | Billed yearly, Essentials is $5 instead of $6 per channel a month and Team $10 instead of $12, about two months free. | [https://buffer.com/pricing](https://buffer.com/pricing) | ## Changes since last quarter | Text | Source | | --- | --- | | First record, captured 10 October 2026. Changes will be logged from the next quarterly check. | [https://buffer.com/pricing](https://buffer.com/pricing) |