Buffer
Cheaper for 10 people
From$5/mo
10 people: $5 a month · $60 a year
- Free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- No startup credits listed
- 3 plans · priced per plan
Buffer vs Loomly: pricing compared
Plans, list prices and what a team of 5, 10 or 25 pays on each, from Surba's catalog of Marketing tools. Updated for 2026.
At a glance
Side by side
Buffer starts at $5/mo (Essentials) and Loomly at $65/mo (Starter). For 10 people that's $5 vs $65 a month: Buffer is $60 a month (92%) cheaper than Loomly on list price.
Loomly
Marketing
From$65/mo
10 people: $65 a month · $780 a year
- No free plan
- Up to 25% off yearly
- No startup credits listed
- 2 plans · priced per plan
Plans
Buffer and Loomly plans
Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.
Buffer
Free
Up to 3 channels · 10 scheduled posts per channel
Free
Essentials
Per channel, $5/mo billed yearly · Unlimited scheduled posts · Advanced analytics
$5/mo
Team
Per channel, $10/mo billed yearly · Unlimited team members · Approval workflows
$10/mo
Priced per connected social channel. Monthly-billed prices not shown; page states both 'save 2 months' and a 20% annual discount (inconsistent).
Prices from Buffer's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Loomly
Starter
12 social accounts, 3 users · Scheduling · Approval workflows
$65/mo
Beyond
60 social accounts · Unlimited users · Custom branding & roles
$332/mo
Billed yearly: Starter $49/mo ($588/yr), Beyond $249/mo ($2,988/yr). Enterprise (61+ accounts): custom.
Prices from Loomly's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Team cost
What each costs your team
Entry paid plans, per month and per year at list price.
| Team | Buffer (Essentials) | Loomly (Starter) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $5/mo$60/yr a year | $65/mo$780/yr a year | Buffer $60 less a month |
| 10 people | $5/mo$60/yr a year | $65/mo$780/yr a year | Buffer $60 less a month |
| 25 people | $5/mo$60/yr a year | $65/mo$780/yr a year | Buffer $60 less a month |
Buffer is priced per plan. Loomly is priced per plan. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.
FAQ
Buffer vs Loomly: questions
Which is cheaper, Buffer or Loomly?
Buffer starts at $5/mo (Essentials) and Loomly at $65/mo (Starter). For 10 people that's $5 vs $65 a month: Buffer is $60 a month (92%) cheaper than Loomly on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do Buffer and Loomly have free plans?
Buffer has a free plan (Free). Loomly has no free plan in Surba's catalog.
Are Buffer and Loomly cheaper if you pay yearly?
Loomly lists up to 25% off yearly billing. Surba's catalog lists no yearly discount for Buffer.
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