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How we review

Buffer or Planable?

Price, integrations and Netherlands check side by side.

Buffer

for freelancers and SMEs

Simple social media scheduler with a free plan for 3 channels and prices per channel.

Free plan
0 of 5 NL check
Planable

for SMEs and large companies

Tool for planning and approving social media together, made for agencies and marketing teams.

Price on request
1 of 5 NL check

The differences

  • Buffer has a free plan, Planable does not.
  • Only Buffer integrates with Bluesky, Mastodon, Google Drive and Dropbox.
  • Only Planable integrates with Slack.

Side by side

Buffer compared with Planable
BufferPlanable
PriceFree planOn request
Support in DutchUnknownUnknown
App in DutchUnknownUnknown
Data in the EUUnknownUnknown
Data processing agreementUnknown✓ Yes
Company in the Netherlands✕ No✕ No
IntegrationsInstagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Threads, Pinterest, Google Business Profile, Bluesky, Mastodon, Canva, Zapier, Google Drive, DropboxFacebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, Google Business Profile, Threads, Canva, Slack, Zapier
Free trial14 daysNone
Stackwijs verdictNo verdict yetNo verdict yet
User reviewsNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
For whomfreelancers, SMEsSMEs, large companies

Facts checked on the vendors' websites.

Buffer or Planable: questions

What is the difference between Buffer and Planable?

Buffer has a free plan, Planable does not. Only Buffer integrates with Bluesky, Mastodon, Google Drive and Dropbox. Only Planable integrates with Slack.

Which suits a freelancer better?

Buffer is aimed at freelancers, Planable at SMEs and large companies.

Which one do you choose?

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Buffer

Simple social media scheduler with a free plan for 3 channels and prices per channel.

Suits freelancers (zzp) and small businesses with a few channels who want simple scheduling and to pay per channel.

Price
Free plan
Try it
14 days free
NL check
0 of 5
View Buffer

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Planable

Tool for planning and approving social media together, made for agencies and marketing teams.

Suits agencies and marketing teams who want posts approved by clients or colleagues before they go live.

Price
Price on request
Try it
No trial
NL check
1 of 5

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