Feedlio vs Buffer
Buffer is a simple, well-known scheduler priced per social channel, with a comment inbox and a mature mobile app. Feedlio is priced per plan rather than per channel, posts to more developer and community platforms, and adds an AI brand inbox for Telegram and Slack (WhatsApp and Messenger coming). Both can be driven from Claude or ChatGPT through an official MCP server.
Buffer facts last checked 10 November 2026 from their own pages (sources below).
Choose Feedlio if…
- You manage many channels and want one flat plan price instead of paying per channel.
- You also post to Dev.to, Dribbble or Lemmy alongside the usual networks.
- You publish full-length YouTube videos, not only Shorts.
- You want AI replies to customer messages on Telegram and Slack (WhatsApp and Messenger coming), grounded in your own knowledge base.
- You want previews that crop each image the way each platform will.
Choose Buffer if…
- You only need a few channels and want the lowest per-channel price.
- You need a comment inbox for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and others today.
- You need team approval workflows now.
- You want a native iOS app and a link-in-bio page (Start Page).
- You need to post to X today (Feedlio doesn't post to X yet).
- You post to Substack Notes.
Where you can post
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
YouTube
TikTok
Google Business Profile
X (Twitter)
Threads
Bluesky
Pinterest
Mastodon
Dev.to
Dribbble
LemmyHighlighted tiles are platforms only Feedlio publishes to.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Feedlio | Buffer |
|---|---|---|
| How pricing works | Flat price per plan | Per connected channel |
| Free plan | One workspace, core scheduling | Up to 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts each |
| Free trial of paid plans | 7 days | 14 days |
| Full-length YouTube videos | Shorts only (up to 3 minutes) | |
| AI writing help | Captions, hashtags, ideas and images in your brand voice | AI Assistant for ideas, rewrites and repurposing |
| Official MCP server (Claude, ChatGPT) | 30 tools: posts, media uploads, workspaces | Posts, ideas, templates and post metrics |
| Inbox for social comments | YouTube today: AI drafts replies, you approve. Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn next | 10 networks, plus Google reviews |
| AI inbox for customer messages | Telegram and Slack today, answers from your knowledge base; WhatsApp and Messenger coming | |
| Team approval workflow | Planned | Team plan |
| Analytics | Account and post analytics | 30 days on Free; unlimited history and reports on paid plans |
| Mobile | Installable web app | iOS app |
What would it cost you?
Move the sliders to match your setup.
15 social accounts in total. Prices per month, billed yearly, in USD.
Estimate from each company's published prices on the date shown above. Taxes, add-ons and team seats can change the total; check both pricing pages before deciding.
Pricing (USD)
Feedlio
- FreeFree
- Basic$19/mo · $190/yr
- Standard$39/mo · $390/yr
- Enterprise$129/mo · $1290/yr
- Agency$299/mo · $2990/yr
Flat price per plan, not per channel. Paid plans include a 7-day free trial. All plan details
Buffer
- Free$0Up to 3 channels, 1 user
- Essentials$5 per channel/moBilled yearly; 1 user
- Team$10 per channel/moBilled yearly; unlimited users, approvals
Buffer lists these prices for yearly billing; paying monthly costs more. Channels beyond 10 are cheaper per channel, at rates Buffer doesn't publish.
Why teams pick Feedlio over Buffer
One price, however many channels
Buffer charges for every connected channel, so the bill grows with each account you add. Feedlio plans have a flat price, which is easier to budget for agencies and brands with many accounts.
More places to post
Besides the main networks, Feedlio posts to developer and community platforms such as Dev.to, Dribbble and Lemmy, and uploads full-length YouTube videos, not only Shorts.
An AI inbox for customer messages
Feedlio Brands brings Telegram and Slack conversations into one inbox today, with WhatsApp and Messenger coming. AI drafts replies from your own knowledge base and cites its sources; you choose when it may answer on its own.
Previews you can trust
Compose shows each post the way each platform will show it, including how images are cropped, and lists anything that would stop a post from publishing before you click Publish.
Questions
Is Feedlio cheaper than Buffer?
It depends on how many channels you connect. Buffer charges per channel, so it is very cheap for one to three accounts. Feedlio charges a flat price per plan, so it tends to work out better as the number of channels grows. Compare both pricing pages for your own number of accounts.
Do both work with Claude and ChatGPT?
Yes. Both have an official hosted MCP server. Buffer's server covers posts, ideas, templates and post metrics. Feedlio's has 30 tools covering posts, media uploads (including files from your computer) and workspaces.
Does Feedlio have a comment inbox like Buffer?
For YouTube, yes: Feedlio drafts replies to your comments with AI and posts them after you approve. Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn comments are next. Feedlio's Brand inbox also answers customer messages on Telegram and Slack today, with WhatsApp and Messenger coming.
Can I move from Buffer to Feedlio?
Yes. Connect your social accounts in Feedlio, then recreate your scheduled posts, or use bulk posting to add many at once. Your published posts stay on the platforms.
Sources
- Buffer: supported channels
- Buffer: pricing
- Buffer: MCP server (developer guide)
- Buffer: MCP for AI assistants
- Buffer: comments in Community
- Buffer: everything launched in 2025
Buffer is a trademark of its owner. This page compares publicly available information as of 10 November 2026; features and prices change, so check Buffer's website for the latest. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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