Buffer Free
Three channels, ten queued posts each and thirty days of metrics; eight lifetime channel connections make swapping a one-way door.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Free tier / Free tool)
- License
- proprietary, free
- Hosting Model
- Hosted (their cloud)
- Platforms
- mobilewebextensionthey host it
- Installation
- Hosted signup plus social-account connections
- Where Your Data Lives
- Posts, drafts, ideas, analytics, and connected-account metadata live in Buffer's cloud; the internal storage format is not disclosed.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- The free plan cuts the working queue to 10 scheduled posts per channel, removes advanced analytics, and permanently counts each of the first eight unique channel connections.
Replaces 6 paid apps
up to $168.49/mo ($2,022/yr) in subscriptions
Buffer Free FAQ
Common questions
Is Buffer Free free and open source?+
Buffer Free is a free tool that runs on hosted. Three channels, ten queued posts each and thirty days of metrics; eight lifetime channel connections make swapping a one-way door.
What paid software does Buffer Free replace?+
Buffer Free serves as a free replacement for 6 paid SaaS applications: Buffer, BulkPublish, Hootsuite, Metricool, Publer, Typefully, saving up to $168.49/month ($2,022/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Buffer Free?+
Installation: Hosted signup plus social-account connections.
What is the catch or trade-off with Buffer Free?+
The free plan cuts the working queue to 10 scheduled posts per channel, removes advanced analytics, and permanently counts each of the first eight unique channel connections.