Choose Buffer if
You post to Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest or X as well, or you need only one or two channels and want the lowest price.
Buffer is a general social media scheduler that charges for each connected channel. PostClock is built for short video on Instagram, Threads, TikTok and YouTube, with flat plans.
| Buffer | PostClock | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Per channel: $5 or $10 a month for each one | Flat monthly plans from $19 with 8 accounts |
| Focus | Posts of every kind across many networks | Short video: Reels, TikToks, Shorts, Threads |
| API | Included, with monthly request caps | Included on every plan, with webhooks on Team and above |
Buffer details come from its public website, checked in October 2026. Prices change, so check theirs before you decide.
You post to Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest or X as well, or you need only one or two channels and want the lowest price.
Short video is the main thing you publish and you want one plan that covers all your accounts.
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