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Buffer pricing: plans, limits and real cost

Buffer starts at $0/month (Free). For 3 accounts, 1 user: Free at $0 a month. For 5 accounts, 1 user: Essentials at $30 a month.

Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official pages.

Every plan from the official pricing page ↗, checked 2026-10-18.

Plan	Billed monthly	Billed annually (per month)	Social accounts	Users	Notes
Free	$0/mo	$0/mo	3	1	10 scheduled posts per channel at a time
Essentials	$6/mo	$5/mo	1 (+$6/mo each extra, $5 on annual)	1	Priced per channel
Team	$12/mo	$10/mo	1 (+$12/mo each extra, $10 on annual)	unlimited	Priced per channel; unlimited team members

Buffer cost by need

Cheapest fitting Buffer plan, monthly billing.

Need	Plan	Total / month	Per year
3 accounts, 1 user	Free	$0	$0
5 accounts, 1 user	Essentials	$30	$360
10 accounts, 1 user	Essentials	$60	$720
10 accounts, 3 users	Team	$120	$1,440
25 accounts, 5 users	Team	$300	$3,600
50 accounts, 10 users	Team	$600	$7,200

Monthly billing: Essentials $6, Team $12 per channel a month source · 2026-10-18
Yearly billing: Essentials $5, Team $10 per channel a month ($60 / $120 a year) source · 2026-10-18
Free: up to 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel, 1 user source · 2026-10-18
Essentials 1 user; Team unlimited team members source · 2026-10-18

How much does Buffer cost?

Buffer starts at $0/month (Free). For 3 accounts, 1 user: Free at $0 a month. For 5 accounts, 1 user: Essentials at $30 a month.

Does Buffer have a free plan?

Yes: Free. free plan; 14-day free trial of paid plans.

How many social accounts does Buffer include?

Free: 3; Essentials: 1; Team: 1.

Can I add users or accounts to Buffer?

Yes: Essentials extra account $6/month; Team extra account $12/month.