1. FeedHive
feedhive.com$22/mo vs $100/mo for 10 channels
FeedHive's Brand plan costs $22/month billed yearly for a 10-channel team, versus $100/month for Buffer's Team plan at 10 channels.
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Cheaper alternatives to Buffer
3 tools say they do the same job as Buffer for less. Ranked by the savings each one claims, with a link to the source.
2. PlanVortex
planvortex.com€15/mo vs $30/mo for 6 channels
Six channels cost €15/month on PlanVortex versus $30 on Buffer Essentials, and ten channels cost €30 versus $50.
3. deploy.social
deploy.social$15/mo flat for 7 platforms
deploy.social costs a flat $15/month for all seven platforms versus Buffer's $6 per channel, so posting to seven platforms costs seven times the per-channel rate on Buffer.
Questions
What is the cheapest alternative to Buffer?
FeedHive claims the biggest savings: $22/mo vs $100/mo for 10 channels, per its own pricing page. Check the link on its listing for current prices.
Is there a free alternative to Buffer?
None of the current listings lead with a free plan. Several have low starting prices; see each listing.
How do I switch away from Buffer?
Export your data first, test a small import into the new tool, run both for a week, then cancel before your renewal date. Our switching guide walks through it step by step. Read the guide.
Are these prices checked?
Each claim comes from the company's own page, linked on every listing. Prices change, so check before you buy. Listings show when they were last checked.
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Listings checked 2026-11-10. Sponsored listings are labeled and never change the ranking.