Social Media Tools: Metricool vs. Buffer

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No more paying per network, up to 11 different social media channels for $0 a month.

For life. No credit card. No strings attached.

Yes, yes, free. No trial period, no credit card, forever.

Plan up to 550 posts per month, with no additional cost.

Analyze your accounts, your website, your hashtags & your competitors.

Create and measure Google & social ad campaigns.

More than 2 million users trust Metricool

… and here’s why:

Source: G2 Comparative report Winter 2024

Plan comparison

    • Free plan
    • Plan up to
    • Premium plans from
  • Metricool

    • 11 channels for $0
    • $18 per month for 5 brands with 14 accounts per brand
  • Buffer

    • 3 accounts for $0
    • $5 per month for each account

Analytics and reports comparison

    • Free analytics
    • Competitor analysis
    • Web/blog analytics
    • Hashtag analysis
    • Social ads analysis
    • Report generator
    • Report customization
    • Looker Studio Connector
  • Metricool

    • In depth for 11 accounts
    • From 70 accounts for $18/month
    • From $45/month
  • Buffer

    • Basic, from the last 30 days for 3 accounts
    • From 3 accounts for $15/month

Calendar and planner comparison

    • Connect to
    • Free planning for up to
    • Unlimited Premium Planning
    • Automatic publishing
    • Best Hours Generator
    • Approval system
    • Automatic content generator (autolists)
    • Multimedia and post library
    • Image and video editor
    • PDF scheduling (LinkedIn)
    • RSS Feed scheduling
    • Selection of covers for Reels
    • AI Social Media Assistant
    • Drive Integration
    • Canva Integration
  • Metricool

    • Up to 11 channels for $0
    • 50 posts per month per account
    • From $45/month for 15 brands
    • Free
  • Buffer

    • Up to 11 accounts for $0
    • Limit of 10 simultaneous content per account
    • From $110/month for 1 brand
    • With paid plans

Ads manager comparison

    • Google Ads Analytics
    • Facebook Ads Analytics
    • TikTok Ads Analytics
    • Google and Facebook Ads campaign creator
    • Automatic results reporting
  • Metricool

  • Buffer

Team and other features

    • Team access and role management
    • White Label
    • Inbox management
    • Customer support
    • Zapier Integration
    • Looker Studio Integration
  • Metricool

    • Yes, from $45/month for 15 brands
    • Free
    • Via live human chat, email and help center
  • Buffer

    • Yes from $110/month for 1 brand
    • With paid plans
    • Via email and help center

What do our users say about us?

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  • Manage your entire social media strategy from $0

    Analyze, plan, manage conversations, and create social media ad campaigns from one place.

  • Choose the right plan for you

    Create the experience you need. Whether you’re freelance, working for one or multiple clients, or as part of a social media team, you’ll find an ally in Metricool. Get much more, for much less

  • Our best-kept secret?

    We’re always here for you. No chatbots. No endless FAQs. Just real, human support tailored to your questions. When you need us, we’re ready to help.

For life. No credit card. No strings attached.