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Buffer
Schedule and manage social media posts across all platforms with AI help.
Who it's for
Any business posting on 2+ social platforms who wants to batch-create content and schedule it in advance. Pairs perfectly with ChatGPT (for writing) and Canva (for graphics) — Buffer is the last mile that gets it posted.
What we like
- AI assistant generates caption ideas and hashtag suggestions
- Schedule posts across Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and more
- Visual calendar makes it easy to plan a week of content at once
- Analytics show which posts perform best — so you can do more of what works
What to know
- Free plan is limited to 10 scheduled posts per channel
- AI writing features are basic compared to ChatGPT
- No built-in image or video editing
How to get started
- Sign up at buffer.com and connect your social accounts
- Use the AI assistant to draft a few post ideas
- Schedule a week of posts in one sitting using the calendar view
- Check analytics after a week to see what resonated
Our take
Buffer solves the "I never have time to post" problem. The free plan is enough to test whether scheduled posting fits your workflow. The real power is combining it with other tools: write with ChatGPT, design with Canva, schedule with Buffer. At $6/month per channel, it's one of the cheapest productivity wins available.