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 MailerLite: 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 MailerLite at $12/mo (Comfort). For 10 people that's $5 vs $12 a month: Buffer is $7 a month (58%) cheaper than MailerLite on list price.
MailerLite
Marketing
From$12/mo
10 people: $12 a month · $144 a year
- Free plan
- Up to 10% off yearly
- No startup credits listed
- 3 plans · priced per plan
Plans
Buffer and MailerLite 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.
MailerLite
Free
Up to 250 subscribers · 2,500 emails per month · 2 user seats
Free
Comfort
Price for up to 500 subscribers · 3 user seats · Dynamic emails and multivariate tests
$12/mo
Power
Price for up to 500 subscribers · Unlimited emails and user seats · Multiple automation triggers
$25/mo
Comfort and Power prices are for up to 500 subscribers billed monthly and rise with list size (e.g. $19/$39 at 1,000). Yearly billing saves 10% ($10.80/$22.50 per month). Enterprise (200K+ subscribers): contact sales. Nonprofits get 30% off. Prices read from the official page's price data.
Prices from MailerLite'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) | MailerLite (Comfort) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $5/mo$60/yr a year | $12/mo$144/yr a year | Buffer $7 less a month |
| 10 people | $5/mo$60/yr a year | $12/mo$144/yr a year | Buffer $7 less a month |
| 25 people | $5/mo$60/yr a year | $12/mo$144/yr a year | Buffer $7 less a month |
Buffer is priced per plan. MailerLite 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 MailerLite: questions
Which is cheaper, Buffer or MailerLite?
Buffer starts at $5/mo (Essentials) and MailerLite at $12/mo (Comfort). For 10 people that's $5 vs $12 a month: Buffer is $7 a month (58%) cheaper than MailerLite on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do Buffer and MailerLite have free plans?
Buffer has a free plan (Free). MailerLite has a free plan (Free).
Are Buffer and MailerLite cheaper if you pay yearly?
MailerLite lists up to 10% off yearly billing. Surba's catalog lists no yearly discount for Buffer.
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