Starts atFree plan · paid from $5/mo
- Free planup to 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel
- Free trial14 days on paid plans
Head-to-head
Postiz vs Buffer: which scheduler costs less?
At a glance
Starts atPaid from $23/mo billed yearly
- No free plan
- Free trial7 days on every plan
Buffer has a hosted free plan for 3 channels with 10 queued posts each, then charges $5 per channel a month. Postiz has no hosted free plan: cloud starts at $29 a month ($23 yearly) for 5 channels with unlimited posts. Its code is open source, so you can host it yourself and pay no subscription.
Quick verdict
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Buffer | Postiz |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes: 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel | Cloud: 7-day trial only. Self-hosted: free |
| Entry paid plan | Essentials: $5/channel/month ($60/channel/year) | Standard: $29/month, $23/month yearly, 5 channels |
| Team plan | Team: $10/channel/month, unlimited users | Team: $39/month, $31 yearly, 10 channels |
| Posts | Unlimited on paid (5,000 fair use) | Unlimited on every plan |
| Self-hosting | No | Yes, open source |
| Best for | A few channels, simple setup | Many channels, or self-hosters |
For Shorts, TikTok and Reels
A creator posting to TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Shorts has 3 channels. On Buffer Essentials that is $15 a month, less yearly. On Postiz Standard it is $29, or $23 yearly, with room for 2 more channels. At 5 channels Buffer is $25 and Postiz $29. Past 5 you need Postiz Team ($39 for 10), so Buffer stays cheaper on monthly billing up to 7 channels ($35).
How to choose
- Count your channels.
- 3 or fewer and few posts? Buffer Free.
- 8 or more channels? Postiz Team ($39 for 10) is cheaper than Buffer.
- Comfortable running a server? Self-host Postiz.
Questions
Is Postiz better than Buffer?
For many channels or self-hosting, often yes. For one to three channels, Buffer's free plan is hard to beat.
Is Postiz free?
The cloud version is not: it has a 7-day trial, then $29/month. The open-source code is free to self-host.
How much is Buffer per channel?
$5 per channel a month on Essentials and $10 on Team.
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Sources: buffer.com/pricing (ShortStack data verified 11 Oct 2026), postiz.com/pricing. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.