Postqued is a cheaper Buffer alternative with TikTok, Threads and Bluesky included on every plan. It starts at $9/month for five connected accounts with 10 platforms, unlimited posts, and API and MCP access, while Buffer's paid plans bill per connected channel: $30 a month for the same five channels on Essentials.
Buffer already supports TikTok, Threads and Bluesky, so the real question is how the bill grows. Here is how Buffer and the schedulers people compare most often price the same three networks.
| Tool | Pricing | Best for | Skip if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffer | Free for up to three channels, with 10 queued posts each. Essentials is $6 per channel per month.Source | One to three channels on the Free plan, or Buffer's Community inbox and analytics. | You connect many channels, since each one is billed separately. |
| Postqued | $9/mo for five accounts and $29/mo for 20. Unlimited posts on every plan.Source | Bundled pricing from five accounts up, with API and MCP access included on every plan. | You only need one to three channels and a permanent free plan covers you. |
| Publer | Free for three accounts with 10 pending posts each. Paid plans start at $5/mo for one account, with extra accounts priced separately.Source | A free tier for up to three accounts, plus recycling, RSS, and content tools. | You manage many accounts, since each extra account is priced separately. |
| Metricool | Free for one brand and 20 posts a month. Starter is $25/mo for up to five brands.Source | Analytics, ad reporting, and competitor tracking alongside scheduling. | You mainly need scheduling and want unlimited posts. |
| OneUp | Basic is $25/mo for five accounts and 300 scheduled posts. Intermediate is $60/mo for 15 accounts with unlimited posts.Source | Recurring evergreen posts and cross-posting workflows. | You want unlimited posts and teammates on the entry plan. |
| Postiz | Standard is $29/mo for five channels. Open-source self-hosting is available.Source | Self-hosting and a larger channel catalog. | You do not want to run and maintain software yourself. |
Choose Postqued when you want bundled pricing for five or more accounts across all 10 networks with API and MCP included. Choose Buffer when three channels on its Free plan are enough. Choose Postiz when you can self-host, and Metricool when reporting matters more than the scheduler.
Each tool listed supports TikTok, Threads, and Bluesky according to its own site, checked on 30 September 2026. Prices are month-to-month list prices from the linked vendor pages; confirm them there before you decide.
Move from per-channel pricing to a full social media workspace with 10 platforms, unlimited posts, bundled accounts, collaboration, and automation access on every plan.
It depends on how many accounts you connect. Postqued includes TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and seven more networks on every plan with unlimited posts: $9/month for five accounts and $29/month for 20. On month-to-month billing, Buffer Essentials costs $30 for five channels and $100 for 20 after its volume discount. Publer, Metricool, OneUp, and Postiz are the other options people compare, and the table above shows their current entry prices.
Yes. Buffer supports all three, so the question is price rather than coverage. Paid plans are billed per connected channel, which means each network you add is another line on the bill.
Buffer's Free plan covers up to three channels with 10 queued posts per channel, and nothing beats free at that size. Once you outgrow it, Essentials costs $6 per channel: two channels are $12 and five are $30, against $9 for five accounts on Postqued's Solo plan.
It depends on how many connected accounts you manage. Postqued starts at $9/month for five accounts and Creator includes 20 accounts for $29/month. On month-to-month billing, Buffer Essentials costs $30 for five channels and $100 for 20 after its volume discount; Buffer Team costs $60 and $160 respectively.
Postqued supports 10 platforms live today: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, Mastodon, Bluesky, and X. All 10 are included on every plan.
Yes. Buffer offers a Free plan for basic scheduling with limited queued posts per channel. Paid plans add more channel capacity and team features, with pricing based on connected channels.
Yes. Postqued includes API access on every plan, along with MCP automation. Buffer also documents API access across its plans with plan-based limits, so the right choice depends on the workflow and quota model you need.
Postqued is designed for bundled account management: Solo includes five connected accounts, Creator includes 20, Pro includes 30, and Agency removes the connected-account cap. Buffer can work well for a small channel set, but paid pricing scales per connected channel.
Postqued includes unlimited workspaces and unlimited team seats on Pro and Agency. Buffer offers team members and approval workflows through its Team plan, with the workspace and channel structure handled separately.
Postqued gives you direct access to the founder at hasnain@postqued.com. Buffer provides a Help Center and customer support through its published support channels, including hello@buffer.com.
Yes. Postqued includes a 7-day free trial on paid plans with access to scheduling, publishing, collaboration, and automation features.
There is no automatic import of queued Buffer posts. Reconnect your channels in Postqued, rebuild your calendar, or use the API to create your publishing workflow programmatically.
