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3 alternatives to Buffer

Buffer is a Communication product. The community recommends 3 alternatives: 3 open source, 3 self-hostable and 3 free to use. They are ranked by community votes, ratings and favorites, with the key differences from Buffer highlighted.

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About Buffer

Social media tool for scheduling and publishing posts across networks, with analytics and engagement features.

Closed source
Not self-hostable
Freemium
Web
iOS
Android
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Quick picks

Mixpost logo

Best open-source pick

Mixpost

Open source, MIT license

Mixpost logo

Best self-hosted pick

Mixpost

Run it on your own server

Mixpost logo

Best free pick

Mixpost

Free to use

All alternatives

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    Mixpost

    Analytics

    Social media management software to easily create, schedule, publish, and manage social media content in one place (alternative to Hootsuite, Buffer, and other social media tools).

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Buffer

    • + Open source (Buffer is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Buffer is not)
    • + Free to use (Buffer is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Postiz

    Analytics

    Schedule posts, track the performance of your content, and manage all your social media accounts in one place (Alternative to Buffer, Hootsuite, Sprout Social).

    Open source · AGPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Buffer

    • + Open source (Buffer is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Buffer is not)
    • + Free to use (Buffer is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Socioboard

    Analytics

    Social media management, analytics, and reporting platform supporting nine social media networks out-of-the-box.

    Open source · GPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Buffer

    • + Open source (Buffer is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Buffer is not)
    • + Free to use (Buffer is paid)
    DetailsWebsite

Buffer vs. alternatives

ServiceOpen sourceSelf-hostedLicensePricingPlatformsRatingVotes
Buffer
Current
NoNoproprietaryFreemiumWeb / iOS / Android——
MixpostYesYesMIT———0
PostizYesYesAGPL-3.0———0
SocioboardYesYesGPL-3.0———0

FAQ

What is the best alternative to Buffer?

Community-recommended alternatives to Buffer include Mixpost, Postiz, and Socioboard. Compare open source, self-hosting, pricing and platforms to choose.

Is there a free alternative to Buffer?

Yes. Mixpost, Postiz, and Socioboard can be used for free; the open-source, self-hostable ones can be run on your own server at no cost.

Is there an open-source alternative to Buffer?

Yes. Open-source alternatives include Mixpost, Postiz, and Socioboard.

Can I self-host an alternative to Buffer?

Yes. Mixpost, Postiz, and Socioboard can run on your own server, so you keep control of your data.

Other Communication services

Services in the same category that haven't been suggested as Buffer alternatives yet. If one fits, add it as an alternative.

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    Microsoft Teams

    Microsoft's workplace chat and video meeting app, integrated with Microsoft 365 files and calendars.

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    Discord

    Voice, video and text chat platform organized into community servers and channels, popular with gamers and online communities.

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    Zoom

    Video conferencing platform for meetings, webinars and screen sharing, with team chat and phone add-ons.

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    Twilio

    Cloud communications API platform for programmable SMS, voice calls, WhatsApp messaging, email and verification.

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    Intercom

    Customer service platform with live chat messenger, shared inbox, help center and the Fin AI agent.

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    Slack

    Team messaging platform organized into channels, with direct messages, huddles, file sharing and thousands of integrations.

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