Buffer vs FeedHive
Both are in Social media management. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- Buffer's cheapest paid plan is $5/mo, against $15/mo for FeedHive.
| Buffer | FeedHive | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan · from $5/mo | from $15/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Not stated by the vendor |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Plans | Free ($0); Essentials ($5/mo annual, $60/yr); Team ($10/mo annual, $120/yr) | Creator ($15/mo annual, $180/yr); Brand ($22/mo annual, $264/yr); Business ($69/mo annual, $828/yr); Agency ($239/mo annual, $2868/yr) |
| Fees | Not stated | Not stated |
| Best for | Creators, Small business | Creators, Agencies |
| Key features | Post scheduling per channel; Ideas and drafts; AI Assistant; Analytics (advanced on paid plans) | Multi-account scheduling; AI writing assistant and AI credits; Post templates; Automation runs per month |
| Checked on | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-04 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
Buffer
- Free plan for up to 3 channels
- 14-day free trial of paid plans
- Priced per channel, so you pay only for what you connect
- API access on every plan
Trade-offs
- The free plan allows only 10 scheduled posts per channel
- Pricing is per channel, so cost grows with each account
- Approval workflows and unlimited team members need the Team plan
FeedHive
- 7-day free trial on every plan
- Creator is $15 a month
- Agency covers 500 social accounts and 100 workspaces
Trade-offs
- No free plan
- Creator allows 4 social accounts and 30 scheduled posts
- REST API starts on Business