Buffer pricing in 2026
Every plan from Buffer's pricing page (checked 26 Oct 2026), what a team of 5, 10 or 25 would pay, the price in your currency and cheaper alternatives.
Starts at
$5a month
Essentials for 10 people: $5 a month
- Free plan
Plans
Buffer plans and prices
3 plans with a public price, in US dollars.
Free
$0Free plan
- Up to 3 channels
- 10 scheduled posts per channel
Essentials
Entry paid plan$60/ year
≈ $5 a month
- Per channel, $5/mo billed yearly
- Unlimited scheduled posts
- Advanced analytics
Team
$120/ year
≈ $10 a month
- Per channel, $10/mo billed yearly
- Unlimited team members
- Approval workflows
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. Prices are per plan, not per user. Taxes, seat minimums and promotions vary.
Team cost
What Buffer costs a team of 5, 10 or 25
Buffer is priced per plan, so the cost doesn't grow with the team.
| Plan | 5 people | 10 people | 25 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreeFree plan | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Essentials$5/mo | $5/mo$60/yr a year | $5/mo$60/yr a year | $5/mo$60/yr a year |
| Team$10/mo | $10/mo$120/yr a year | $10/mo$120/yr a year | $10/mo$120/yr a year |
Free plans usually cap users or features — check Free's limits before planning on it for a team. Before tax, at list price.
Local prices
Buffer in naira, shillings, cedis, rand, pounds and euros
Essentials, the entry paid plan, converted from US dollars.
| Currency | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| NGNNigerian naira (NGN) | ₦6,671 | ₦80,058 |
| KESKenyan shilling (KES) | KSh649.37 | KSh7,792 |
| GHSGhanaian cedi (GHS) | GH₵58.11 | GH₵697.32 |
| ZARSouth African rand (ZAR) | R82.99 | R995.93 |
| GBPBritish pound (GBP) | £3.74 | £44.87 |
| EUREuro (EUR) | €4.46 | €53.53 |
Indicative only: converted at Surba's daily exchange rates from 26 Oct 2026 (₦1,334 = $1). Unless Buffer bills you in your own currency, your bank's rate and card fees decide what you're charged.
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FAQ
Buffer pricing questions
How much does Buffer cost?
Buffer's paid plans run from $5 to $10 a month according to Buffer's pricing page (checked 26 Oct 2026) (Essentials $5 and Team $10). Buffer is priced per plan rather than per user. Priced per connected social channel. Monthly-billed prices not shown; page states both 'save 2 months' and a 20% annual discount (inconsistent). There is also a free plan (Free).
Does Buffer have a free plan?
Yes. Buffer's Free plan costs $0 and includes up to 3 channels and 10 scheduled posts per channel. Free plans usually limit users, history or features, so check what you'd outgrow.
How much does Buffer cost for a team of 10?
Buffer is priced per plan, so a team of 10 pays the same as a smaller one: $5 a month ($60 a year) on Essentials.
How much is Buffer in naira?
At an indicative rate of ₦1,334 per $1 (26 Oct 2026), Essentials at $5 is about ₦6,671 a month. Your bank's exchange rate and card fees decide the final charge.
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