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Compare: Buffer vs We Are Social
A side-by-side analysis to help you find the right tool.
Buffer
Freemium
(Under $50/mo)
Free tier available (3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel)
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We Are Social
Custom Quote
(Custom Quote)
N/A (custom engagement)
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Key Differences
Pricing Model
Buffer
Freemium
We Are Social
Custom Quote
Budget Tier
Buffer
Under $50/mo
We Are Social
Custom Quote
Free Trial
Buffer
Free tier available (3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel)
We Are Social
N/A (custom engagement)
Company Size Fit
Buffer
Solo / Freelancer, Small Team (2–20)
We Are Social
Enterprise (200+)
Business Type Fit
Buffer
B2B, B2C, D2C / E-commerce
We Are Social
B2B, B2C
Best For
Buffer
Solo creators and small businesses wanting simple, affordable scheduling
We Are Social
Large global brands wanting culturally-attuned social strategy across many markets
Pros
Buffer
Simplest UX of any mainstream social tool
genuinely useful free tier
per-channel pricing means you only pay for what you use
excellent for solopreneurs
We Are Social
Publishes widely-cited annual "Digital" trend reports
truly global presence
strong cultural insight work
Cons
Buffer
Analytics are basic compared to Sprout Social/Hootsuite
no social listening
no unified inbox for DM management
limited team features
We Are Social
Enterprise pricing
may be overkill for single-market brands
What They Share