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PostSpread vs Buffer
Buffer charges per channel, so the bill grows with every account you add. On Essentials, 15 channels cost $80 a month; PostSpread Bloom is $20 for the same 15. Buffer is ahead if you reply to a lot of comments, since its inbox comes with every plan.
At a glance
| Question |
PostSpread
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Buffer
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| Starting price | PostSpreadFree for 3 channels. Bloom is $20/mo, or $17/mo billed yearly | BufferFree for 3 channels. Essentials is $6 per channel a month ($5 billed yearly) |
| How pricing works | PostSpreadOne flat price per plan | BufferPer channel, with a lower rate after 10 channels |
| Free plan | PostSpreadYes: 3 channels and 10 posts a month, every platform except X | BufferYes: 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel, X included |
| Platforms | PostSpread13 platforms | Buffer12 platforms |
| AI agents (MCP) | PostSpreadMCP server on every plan, Free included | BufferMCP server on every plan, Free included |
| 5 channels cost | PostSpread$20/mo, or $17/mo billed yearly (Bloom) | Buffer$30/mo, or $25/mo billed yearly (Essentials) |
| 15 channels cost | PostSpread$20/mo, or $17/mo billed yearly (Bloom) | Buffer$80/mo, or about $67/mo billed yearly (Essentials) |
Which one fits you
Buffer is the better pick if
- You spend a lot of time replying to comments. Buffer's community inbox is on every plan, Free included.
- You publish to Google Business Profile or Substack Notes.
- You run 3 channels or fewer and want X on a free plan.
PostSpread is the better pick if
- You run 5 or more channels. Bloom is $20 a month for up to 15; Buffer Essentials is $30 for 5 and $80 for 15.
- You post to Telegram, Discord or Slack. Buffer doesn't publish to any of them.
- You work with teammates. Forest is $50 a month with unlimited channels, while 15 channels on Buffer's Team plan cost $140.
Where you can post
On YouTube, Buffer publishes Shorts only. On Substack it publishes Notes, not posts or newsletter issues.
PostSpread
13 of 15
- X (Twitter)
- Threads
- TikTok
- YouTube
- Bluesky
- Telegram
- Mastodon
- Discord
- Slack
- Not on PostSpread: Google Business Profile
- Not on PostSpread: Substack
Buffer
12 of 15
- X (Twitter)
- Threads
- TikTok
- YouTube
- Bluesky
- Not on Buffer: Telegram
- Mastodon
- Not on Buffer: Discord
- Not on Buffer: Slack
- Google Business Profile
- Substack
PostSpread plans
Every plan includes AI captions, first comments, analytics, the API and the MCP server.
Free
$0 / month
Free forever, no card
- 3 channels
- 10 posts a month
- 1 workspace
- Every platform except X
Bloom
$20 / month
$200 billed yearly ($17/mo)
- 15 channels
- Unlimited posts
- 3 workspaces
- X (Twitter) included
Forest
$50 / month
$500 billed yearly ($42/mo)
- Unlimited channels
- Unlimited posts
- 10 workspaces
- X (Twitter) included
- Team members and invites
Verdict
From 5 channels up, PostSpread is the cheaper of the two, and the difference grows with every channel you add. Below that, both are free for 3 channels, and Buffer's free plan includes X, which PostSpread's doesn't.
Both include an MCP server on every plan. If replying to comments takes up a good part of your day, Buffer's inbox is worth the extra cost.
Buffer prices are from Buffer's own pricing page on 11 October 2026, in USD before tax. Plans change, so check with Buffer before you buy.
Questions people ask
Is PostSpread cheaper than Buffer?
Yes, once you need more than 3 channels. Buffer Essentials is $6 per channel a month, so 5 channels cost $30 and 15 cost $80 on monthly billing. PostSpread Bloom is $20 a month for up to 15. Up to 3 channels, both are free.
Do Buffer and PostSpread work with Claude and ChatGPT?
Yes. Both run an MCP server and include it on every plan, Free included. Once it's connected, your assistant can draft and schedule posts for you.
Can I move from Buffer to PostSpread?
Yes. Connect your accounts in PostSpread, then recreate your scheduled posts by hand, through the API, or by asking your AI assistant to do it over MCP.
Other comparisons
Post everywhere from one place
Schedule to Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, YouTube and 8 more networks with PostSpread. Free for 3 channels, no card needed.