Pricing is the #1 reason teams compare Buffer vs TheAutoReach. Buffer’s paid plans are fair for many companies. TheAutoReach’s pitch is different: free core scheduling for the four networks most marketers post to every week.
What to put on the spreadsheet
- Seats / users
- Channels connected
- Posts per week
- Which paid modules you actually open monthly
If the invoice is mostly buying “posts go out on time,” map that against TheAutoReach pricing (free to start, no card).
When Buffer pricing wins
Stay if you need Buffer-specific channels or modules that TheAutoReach does not prioritize. Familiarity for stakeholders can also justify cost.
When TheAutoReach pricing wins
Choose TheAutoReach when LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, YouTube, Discord, Telegram, Pinterest, and WordPress are the job and you want to stop paying suite tax. Details: full comparison · Buffer alternative.
TheAutoReach schedules and auto-publishes to LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, YouTube, Discord, Telegram, Pinterest, and WordPress. Get started free.
Free social media scheduler plans compared
Free plan limits for popular social media schedulers, checked against each vendor's official pricing page on October 6, 2026.
| Scheduler | Free plan | Channels | Post limit | Users | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TheAutoReach | Yes (no expiry, no card) | 25 channels (5 workspaces × 5 accounts) | 4 published posts per channel per week (~17/month per channel; 100/week in total) | 3 per workspace | LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, YouTube, Discord, Telegram, Pinterest, WordPress; no X yet |
| Buffer | Yes | 3 channels | 10 scheduled posts per channel at a time (refills as posts publish) | 1 | Supports X, TikTok, Bluesky, Mastodon and more |
| Publer | Yes | 3 social accounts (X not allowed on Free) | 10 scheduled posts per account at a time; 25 drafts | 1 | 1 workspace; 24-hour post history |
| Zoho Social | Yes | 6 fixed channels in 1 brand (Facebook Page, Instagram business, LinkedIn profile, LinkedIn page, X, Google Business Profile) | No monthly cap stated | 1 | Channel types are fixed; no Discord, Telegram, Pinterest, YouTube or WordPress on Free |
| Metricool | Yes | 1 brand (1 profile per network) | 20 published posts per month | 1 | No LinkedIn or X on Free; strong free analytics |
| Hootsuite | No (14-day trial) | — | — | — | Paid plans start at $99 per user/month |
| Later | No (14-day trial) | — | — | — | Starter plan allows 30 posts per profile per month |
Vendor plans change often — follow each scheduler's link for its current terms.
