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Buffer vs Typefully
At the time of writing (September 2026), Buffer's free plan connects up to 3 channels with 10 scheduled posts each; Essentials is $5/mo per channel and Team $10/mo per channel (billed yearly), with unlimited scheduled posts, a 14-day trial and, on Team, unlimited members and approval workflows. Its pricing page lists Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon, Pinterest, Google Business and X.
Typefully focuses on text-first networks (X, LinkedIn, Bluesky, Threads, plus Mastodon cross-posting) and on the writing experience. We couldn't read its prices on the day of writing.
Buffer vs Typefully side by side
From each product’s own site or our research, at the time of writing (September 2026). Prices and terms change, so check before you decide.
| Feature | Buffer | Typefully |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts each | Not verified |
| Paid | $5/mo per channel (Essentials), $10/mo per channel (Team), billed yearly | Not verified |
| Networks | 11 incl. Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Google Business | X, LinkedIn, Bluesky, Threads; Mastodon cross-posting |
| Team | Unlimited members and approvals (Team) | Collaboration features |
| API | Yes, on all plans (limits vary) | API, Zapier, MCP |
| Best at | Many networks including video and images | Writing threads and posts |
Which should you pick?
Pick Buffer if…
- You post on visual networks: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest.
- You want a real free plan.
- You need approval workflows for a team.
Pick Typefully if…
- You mostly write posts and threads for X and LinkedIn.
- You want a distraction-free writing editor.
Where LaunchRanked fits
Disclosure: LaunchRanked is our product. Where we list it, we say so, and we place it under the use case it fits rather than at the top by default. Everything else here is from the vendors’ own sites or our research, and we say where they’re better.
This one is outside what we do: LaunchRanked doesn't make a social media scheduler. We compared them because founders ask us, and we'd rather give a straight answer than a sales pitch.
Social brings bursts of attention; search brings steady traffic. A LaunchRanked launch and SEO content cover the second part.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Buffer cost?
At the time of writing (September 2026): free for up to 3 channels; Essentials $5/mo per channel and Team $10/mo per channel, billed yearly.
Does Buffer support Bluesky and Threads?
Yes, both are listed on its pricing page, along with Mastodon.
Is Typefully free?
We couldn't verify its current plans on the day of writing.
Sources we checked
Checked on their own sites on 23 September 2026. Prices and terms change, so check before you buy. Domain ratings are approximate third-party estimates.
Typefully's prices weren't readable on 2026-09-23.