Looking for a Buffer alternative? Let it write the posts too.
Buffer is a simple scheduler you pay for per channel. theposting.ai also writes the posts: one brief becomes a separate post for each network.
Compared with Buffer's public pricing page, 6 November 2026.
Choose theposting.ai if
- You don't want to write a caption for each network
- You want prices in euro with VAT already included
- You publish to Telegram, Discord, Slack or Reddit too
- You want the app in Romanian or Italian
Choose Buffer if
- You write your own captions and want the lowest price per channel
- You want a free plan with no end date
- You post to Mastodon or Substack
- You need approvals for a team
theposting.ai vs Buffer, side by side
| theposting.ai | Buffer | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest paid plan | €15/month, VAT includedStart plan, 3 accounts, 10 posts. Currently 25% off €20. | $5/month per channelEssentials plan. Tax not shown on the page. |
| How you pay | One price per planAccounts included in the plan; extra ones can be added for a monthly fee | Per channelEach connected channel adds to the bill |
| Currency and tax | Euro, 21% VAT included | US dollars |
| Free option | Free for 1 month, no cardThe first 7 days are Pro. Then Free: 2 accounts, 2 posts a month. | Free forever3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel |
| Networks | 16 networks14 with automatic publishing | 12 networksIncludes Mastodon and Substack |
| AI writing | Writes a separate post for each networkFrom one brief, in each network's format and character limit | AI Assistant on every plan |
| Approval before publishing | Nothing publishes without your OKYou approve every draft first | Approval workflowsTeam plan, $10/month per channel |
| Analytics history | 30, 90 or 365 daysBy plan, with AI insights and PDF reports | 30 days freeUnlimited on paid plans |
Compared with Buffer's public pricing page, 6 November 2026. Buffer pricing
What a small business pays to start
theposting.ai Start
€15/month
3 accounts, 10 posts a month, written for you. VAT included.
Buffer
$15/month
Essentials, 3 channels × $5, before tax. You write the posts yourself.
Need more? Pro is €118/month (currently 25% off €158) with 200 posts, 5 accounts, 3 businesses, bulk scheduling and photo editing. Yearly plans: Start €100, Pro €790.
What you get with theposting.ai
One brief, a post for each network
Upload photos or a video and write one line. You get a separate draft for every network, each inside its own limit.
16 networks, including the ones others skip
14 publish automatically. Snapchat and WhatsApp get ready-made drafts.
- X
- Threads
- Bluesky
- TikTok
- YouTube
- Google Business
- Telegram
- Discord
- Slack
- Snapchat
Prices in euro, VAT included
The price you see is the price you pay. Made for small businesses, with the app in Romanian, English and Italian.
Your calendar shows the best time for each network, like Thu, 6:30 pm: after work, when people scroll the most.
Switch from Buffer in an afternoon
Step 1
Connect your accounts
Sign in to each network through our publishing partner. We never see your social passwords.
Step 2
Fill in My brand
What you sell, who it's for, your voice, words to use or avoid, your hashtags.
Step 3
Plan your first week
Upload up to 20 files at once, review the drafts, and drop them in the calendar.
Questions about switching
Can I keep using Buffer while I try theposting.ai?
Yes. The 7-day Pro trial needs no card, so you can run both side by side and compare the results.
Does theposting.ai write the posts for me?
Yes. You give it photos or a video and one line about the post. It writes a version for each network you pick. You edit or approve each one before anything goes out.
Will anything publish without my approval?
No. Every draft waits for your OK. Then you publish now, add it to the queue or schedule it.
Can my team use one account?
Pro covers 3 businesses and Business covers unlimited businesses under one login. Check our pricing page for what each plan includes.
How did you compare the tools?
We used each tool's public pricing page, checked on 6 November 2026. Prices and features change, so check their site before you decide. Links are at the bottom of this page.
Your social media, written and scheduled.
Try Pro for 7 days. No card, nothing published without your OK.
Sources, checked 6 Nov 2026: theposting.ai pricing · Buffer pricing
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