One price for a bundle of accounts
You want one price for a bundle of connected accounts (20, 40, 100 by plan) rather than a price for every channel or user.
See the plans1Post vs Buffer
1Post is a social media scheduler starting at $29 a month for 20 connected accounts (Starter), with an API, MCP server and unlimited members on every plan. Buffer is a social media scheduler priced per channel. This page sets the two side by side on price, networks and access, from public pages read on 2026-10-22.
One composer for 24 networks
- X
- LinkedIn profile
- Threads
- TikTok
- YouTube
Feature comparison
Quick comparison guide
1Post compared with Buffer on price, free plan, trial, networks, API and team access, from public pages read on 2026-10-22.
| Capability | 1Post | Buffer |
|---|---|---|
| Price and trial | ||
| Entry price | $29 a month for 20 connected accounts (Starter) | $5 per channel a month (Essentials) |
| Free plan | No | YesFree plan with 3 channels |
| Trial | Yes7-day trial for $1 | Yes14 days on paid plans |
| How pricing works | Plans by connected accounts: Starter $29, Creator $97, Agency $499, then Custom from $499 | Priced per channel, so the bill grows with every network you add |
| Networks and access | ||
| Networks | 24 networks, from X and LinkedIn to Bluesky, Mastodon, Telegram and WordPress | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Threads, Pinterest, Google Business Profile, Bluesky, Mastodon and Substack |
| API and MCP | REST API, MCP server and signed webhooks on every plan | API access on every plan, Free included, with request limits set per plan on Buffer's pricing page |
| People | Unlimited members, roles, approvals and review links on every plan | One user on Free and Essentials, unlimited on Team |
Where 1Post goes further
Your whole team on every plan
You want teammates, reviewers and clients on every plan, with approvals and review links.
See what is includedOne composer for every network
You want 24 networks in one composer with a live preview for each and a check against every network's rules before a post is sent.
See the networksChoose Buffer if
- Buffer fits someone with a few channels who wants a free plan to start and prefers a simple per-channel price.
- You want to start from $5 per channel a month (Essentials).
- You want a free plan with 3 channels to start on.
Choose 1Post if
- You want one price for a bundle of connected accounts (20, 40, 100 by plan) rather than a price for every channel or user.
- You want teammates, reviewers and clients on every plan, with approvals and review links.
- You want 24 networks in one composer with a live preview for each and a check against every network's rules before a post is sent.
- You want an API, an MCP server and signed webhooks without a plan upgrade.
About the figures
Buffer's pricing page shows the price per channel, and each channel past ten costs less. Prices are in US dollars and change; check each company's own page before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
Is 1Post cheaper than Buffer?
It depends on how you use it. 1Post starts at $29 a month for 20 connected accounts (Starter); Buffer starts at $5 per channel a month (Essentials). The pricing explainer works through examples.
Does 1Post have a free plan like Buffer?
1Post has no free plan; every plan starts with a 7-day trial for $1. Buffer: free plan with 3 channels.
Can I move from Buffer to 1Post?
Yes. Connect your accounts in 1Post, set your weekly time slots and import scheduled posts as a CSV file of up to 500 rows, each checked against its network's rules before it is queued.
Sources
- Buffer pricing, read 2026-10-22
- Buffer home page, read 2026-10-22
- 1Post pricing, read 2026-10-22
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