Comparison
Buffer vs Publer — and the flat-price third option
Comparing Buffer and Publer? Here's how they stack up on the things that decide the bill — with SawirPost's flat $19/month alongside.
| Buffer | Publer | SawirPost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $6/month per channel | $12/month (3 accounts) | $19/month flat |
| Price at 10 channels | ~$60/month | ~$35/month | $19/month |
| Thread chains | Partial | Partial | Yes, with delays |
| Per-channel customization | Yes | Yes | Body, media, replies |
| AI included | Yes / add-on | Yes / add-on | 500 generations/month |
| Analytics included | Higher tier / no | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | No | Yes — token auth |
Competitor pricing is a snapshot — always confirm on their sites.
Buffer in short
Buffer is the best-known scheduler, priced per channel. The more places you post, the faster the bill grows — and full analytics live in a higher tier.
Publer in short
Publer is the budget per-account scheduler — capable, with pricing that climbs as you add accounts and unlock add-ons.
Both are solid tools — the real question is what you pay as channels grow. SawirPost stays $19/month at any count up to 10 channels, with threads, per-channel customization, AI, and analytics all in the one plan, across 14 networks including Bluesky, Mastodon, Discord, and Slack.