The Buffer alternative that doesn't charge per channel
Plan, schedule and publish to Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and X from one calendar. Channels come in the plan, so adding a network doesn't add to the bill.
- 5 channels
- on Creator, from $15/mo. No per-channel pricing.
- Comments
- and replies included on every plan, the free one too.
- Credits
- for AI, so you pay for what you use and nothing when you don't.
Buffer is a clean, reliable scheduler, and it has earned its reputation. Its pricing is per channel, though, so each network you add raises the bill.
Postpane works the way you're used to: one calendar, one post tailored for each network, published on time. The difference is that channels come bundled. Creator includes 5, and replying to comments is on every plan, the free one included.
Postpane vs Buffer
Both schedule your posts. Here's where they differ.
| Feature | Postpanefrom $15/mo | Bufferper channel |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Channel bundles | Per channel |
| 5 channels, billed yearly | $15/mo | 5 × the channel price |
| Free plan | 1 channel, 30 posts/mo | 3 channels |
| Networks | 5 (7 more coming soon) | More, including X and YouTube |
| Content calendar with drag-to-reschedule | ✓ | Yes |
| Per-network captions, previews and checks | ✓ | Yes |
| First comment on publish | ✓ | Paid plans |
| Reply to comments on published posts | Every plan | Yes |
| Per-account analytics | Every plan | Advanced on paid plans |
| Import your past posts | ✓ | Not listed |
| Workspaces, roles and custom roles | Pro and up | Team plan |
| AI post design | On credits | AI Assistant |
Buffer details come from its public website and may have changed since. Check its site for the latest.
Choose Postpane if
- You post to several networks and don't want the bill to grow with each one.
- You want comment replies and analytics on every plan.
- You run a team or clients and need workspaces with roles.
Buffer may suit you better if
- You rely on a queue that fills your posting slots for you.
- You need X or YouTube publishing today.
- You only need a few channels for free: its free plan allows 3.
Moving from Buffer to Postpane
Connect your accounts
Start on the free plan and sign in to each network from Postpane. Nothing needs exporting from Buffer. Postpane publishes to Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and X.
Bring in your past posts
From a channel's page, import your recent posts from the network itself: up to 30 per channel on Free, 100 on Creator and 250 on Pro. They show on the channel's page with their likes, comments and shares, so you can see what worked before you switched.
Move what's scheduled
Postpane can't import scheduled posts from Buffer, and it has no posting-slot queue: each post gets its own time on the calendar. Copy across the next week or two, then remove them from Buffer so nothing goes out twice.
Bring your team
On Pro and up, invite teammates into workspaces with roles, or make custom roles. Buffer keeps team members and access levels to its Team plan.
Cancel Buffer when it's empty
Keep Buffer until the last post scheduled there has gone out, then cancel. Run both side by side for as long as you like.
Buffer alternative — FAQ
Is Postpane a good Buffer alternative?
If you post to several networks, yes. Buffer charges for every channel you connect; Postpane's plans come with channels included: 5 on Creator and 15 on Pro. You get the same calendar-first scheduling, plus comment replies and analytics on every plan.
Is Postpane cheaper than Buffer?
Usually, once you pass a couple of channels. Buffer's price grows with each channel. Postpane Creator is $15/mo billed yearly ($19 monthly) for 5 channels, and Pro is $31/mo billed yearly for 15.
Does Postpane have a free plan like Buffer?
Yes, free forever with no card: 1 channel, 30 posts a month, the calendar, analytics and comment replies. Buffer's free plan allows more channels, so if you only need a few free channels, Buffer's is the more generous one.
Which networks does Postpane support?
Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and X, with Threads, Bluesky, YouTube, Pinterest, Google Business Profile, Reddit and Vimeo coming soon. Buffer supports more networks today, including X and YouTube, so check that yours is on our list before you switch.
Does Postpane have AI like Buffer's assistant?
Postpane's AI designs whole posts and carousels in your brand, with captions, rather than chatting. It runs on monthly credits included with every plan, and scheduling never depends on it.
How do I switch from Buffer to Postpane?
Connect your accounts on the free plan, import your past posts from each network, then copy your next week or two of scheduled posts across and remove them from Buffer's queue. Keep Buffer until its last post has gone out, then cancel.
Can I import my Buffer queue?
No. Postpane can't read Buffer's scheduled posts, and it has no posting-slot queue: each post gets its own time on the calendar. Copying a week or two across by hand is usually quick, and published posts can be imported from the networks themselves.