Pick Buffer if you only need a clean scheduler, a free plan or networks like Threads, Pinterest and Bluesky. Pick EarnedPost if you make videos and want to know what to post, not just when.
EarnedPost vs Buffer
Buffer is a social media scheduler. Here’s what each one does — “—” means it isn’t something they list.
| Feature | EarnedPost | Buffer |
|---|---|---|
| Finds what’s going viral in your niche (outlier scores) | YouTube & Instagram library | — |
| Outlier scores on any post while you browse | Chrome, on all 6 platforms | — |
| AI thumbnails with your own face | Yes | — |
| AI titles, scripts, LinkedIn posts and X threads | In your brand voice | AI Assistant for post copy |
| Long video → captioned vertical clips | Yes | — |
| Schedules and publishes posts | YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X | Yes |
| Threads, Pinterest, Bluesky and others | — | Yes |
| Analytics across your accounts | With a weekly “what worked” email | Yes |
| Team drafts and approvals | Business plan | Team plan |
| Client reports with your logo | Business plan | Branded reports on Team |
| Free plan | No — 7-day free trial, no card | Yes — 3 channels, 10 posts each |
| Starting price | $39.99/mo, or $33.33/mo yearly | Free; paid from $5 per channel/mo |
Buffer details from buffer.com, checked October 2026. Prices in USD.
- You only need scheduling, and a free plan matters.
- You post to Threads, Pinterest, Bluesky, Mastodon or Google Business.
- You price by channel and only need a few.
- You make YouTube videos, Shorts, Reels or TikToks and want to know which ideas are working right now.
- You want thumbnails with your own face, and LinkedIn posts and X threads in your voice.
- You want long videos cut into captioned clips and scheduled in the same place.
EarnedPost or Buffer?
Is EarnedPost a good Buffer alternative?
If you mostly schedule, Buffer is simpler and has a free plan. EarnedPost is the alternative when you also want research and creation: the Viral Library, AI thumbnails, writing in your voice and clips, next to the scheduler.
Can I move from Buffer to EarnedPost?
Yes. Connect your YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X accounts with their official logins, and schedule from the calendar — or in bulk from a CSV on Business.
Does EarnedPost have a free plan like Buffer?
No. EarnedPost has free tools anyone can use, a 7-day free trial of Creator with no card, and two paid plans. Buffer’s free plan is a good fit if you don’t need more.
How did you check these details?
From Buffer’s own website (buffer.com) in October 2026. Plans and prices change — if something here is out of date, tell us at contact@earnedpost.com and we’ll fix it.