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A modern, fast social media management tool with simple flat pricing. No per-channel fees, no complex menus. Just schedule and publish.

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Feature Comparison

PostHero vs Buffer

Feature
Buffer
PostHero
Pricing
From $6/channel
Flat $19-$49/mo
10 social accounts
$60
$19
Scheduled Posts
5,000/channel limit
Unlimited
Scheduling
Multi-platform publishing
Post Previews
Basic
Platform-specific
Interface
Complex multi-step
Simple single-screen
AI content generation
Limited AI features
Built-in AI assistant
Templates library
10,000+ viral templates
Carousel creator
Voice notes to posts
Support
Ticket-based
24/7 Human Support

Comparison based on publicly available information as of 2026.

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Why People Switch

5 reasons to switch from Buffer

PostHero
LinkedIn
X
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
Reason #1

Manage all your platforms effortlessly

Publish to all major platforms from one screen. See your entire content calendar, track what's scheduled, and never miss a posting day again.

LinkedInLinkedIn
XX
InstagramInstagram
ThreadsThreads
FacebookFacebook
YouTubeYouTube
TikTokTikTok
BlueskyBluesky
8+ platforms
One dashboard

Starter

$29$19/mo

For solo use with light needs.

10 social accounts
Scheduling
LinkedIn Carousels
Reason #2

Simple flat pricing

$19/mo for 10 accounts. $49/mo for unlimited. No per-channel fees, no surprise charges. Buffer charges $6 per channel — that's $60/mo for 10 accounts. We keep it simple.

Flat pricing
No per-channel fees
Create monthly content in 5 minutes
Reason #3

Create monthly content in 5 minutes

Plan a whole month's content strategy with AI assistance. Tell PostHero your goals, and it generates a complete content plan automatically. No more staring at a blank screen.

Content planning
AI-generated
AI that writes posts for you
Reason #4

AI that writes posts for you

Trained on 10,000+ viral posts. Our AI knows what works on social media. Generate ideas, write captions, or let it polish your drafts. Works for any style.

AI assistant
Platform-optimized
10,000+ viral post templates
Reason #5

10,000+ viral post templates

Never run out of content ideas. Browse our library of proven templates that got thousands of likes. Find inspiration, adapt to your style, and post content that actually gets engagement.

Templates library
Proven formats

Why Switch

Why creators choose PostHero

Simpler Interface

No more clicking through endless menus. PostHero's clean interface lets you create and schedule posts in seconds, not minutes.

AI That Understands Social

Our AI is trained on viral content patterns. It doesn't just generate text — it creates posts optimized for each platform's algorithm.

Templates Library

Browse 10,000+ proven post templates for inspiration. Find ideas that work well on social media to spark your own creativity.

Flat Pricing, No Surprises

Connect 10 social accounts for $19/mo. No per-channel fees that add up. Know exactly what you'll pay.

Testimonials

What our users say about PostHero

Finally, a tool that gets multi-platform publishing right. No more copy-pasting and reformatting for each network.

Emma Williams

Emma Williams

Social Media Manager

We've seen 3x engagement since switching to PostHero. The AI really understands what works on each platform.

Michael Torres

Michael Torres

Agency Owner

Saved me at least 10 hours per week on content creation. Now I can focus on actually growing my business.

Sarah Green

Sarah Green

Entrepreneur

You made it so easy. My LinkedIn content is now more engaging than ever before. I just input my ideas, and your tool handles the rest.

Victor Metelsky

Victor Metelsky

Founder at Sitekick

The quality of the first post was better than anything we got from the writer we hired before. Right from the start.

Natalie Luneva

Natalie Luneva

CMO at DepositFix

PostHero has completely transformed how we handle social media. We went from posting once a week to daily content across all platforms.

James Mitchell

James Mitchell

Marketing Director

The viral posts library alone is worth the subscription. I never run out of inspiration for my content calendar.

David Park

David Park

Startup Founder

As a solopreneur, PostHero feels like having a full marketing team. It handles everything from ideation to publishing.

Lisa Martinez

Lisa Martinez

Solopreneur

The AI captures my voice perfectly. People can't tell the difference between AI-assisted and my manually written posts.

Tom Anderson

Tom Anderson

Consultant

FAQ

Common questions about
switching from Buffer

While Buffer focuses primarily on scheduling, PostHero is an all-in-one social media management tool. We offer AI-powered content creation, 10,000+ templates library, carousel creator, voice notes to posts, and multi-platform scheduling — all with simpler, flat-rate pricing.

Buffer charges per channel, which adds up quickly if you manage multiple accounts. PostHero offers flat pricing: $19/mo for 10 accounts or $49/mo for unlimited accounts with full AI features. For most users managing 5+ accounts, PostHero is more cost-effective.

Yes! You can start using PostHero right away. Connect your social accounts, and you're ready to create and schedule content. Your existing scheduled posts in Buffer will still publish — just stop scheduling new ones there once you've moved to PostHero.

PostHero supports LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, and Bluesky. We're constantly adding new platforms based on user feedback.

Yes! We offer a 7-day free trial with full access to all features.

Most users switch because of pricing and features. Buffer's per-channel pricing gets expensive with multiple accounts. PostHero offers flat pricing plus built-in AI writing, 10,000+ templates, and a simpler single-screen interface that saves time.

PostHero works great for both. Solo creators love our Starter plan at $19/mo with 10 accounts. Teams and agencies benefit from the Pro plan with unlimited accounts and priority support.

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