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Clips and socialBuffer
General starting costFree
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The verdictThe calm option when posting should take ten minutes a week.
Free tierAvailable. Check the plan limits below.
Best forWeekly shows that already have the pictures and the words, and want ten quiet minutes a day plus a place to answer comments.
Not the best fitAgencies that want one flat bill for fifty profiles, or anyone who needed a design studio in the same login.
The gotchaPaid plans bill every channel, including the three you had for free.
Public plans
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  • Free$0 (3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel, 1 user)
  • Essentialsfrom $6/channel/mo (yearly about $5)
  • Teamfrom $12/channel/mo (yearly about $10)
Pricing notesVolume discounts after 10 channels. 14-day trial on paid. Last price change: November 2025, per their FAQ.
CategoryClips and social
Tool typeSocial scheduling and management
Also listed inNo secondary categories
Price checked2026-08-23
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