Starts atFree plan · paid from $5/mo billed yearly
- Free planup to 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel
- Free trial14 days on paid plans
Head-to-head
Repurpose.io vs Buffer: auto-repost or schedule by hand?
At a glance
Starts atStarter $35/mo or $349/yr; Pro $79/mo, Agency $179/mo
- No free plan
- Free trial10 videos published free, no card
They solve different problems. Buffer schedules posts you write and upload. Free covers 3 channels with 10 scheduled posts each, and Essentials is $5/month per channel. Repurpose.io moves videos automatically: post a TikTok and it can republish to Shorts and Reels without the watermark. Starter is $35/month. Pick Buffer to plan a posting calendar. Pick Repurpose.io to post once and spread it everywhere.
Quick verdict
- Choose Buffer if you plan and write each post and want low cost per channel.
- Choose Repurpose.io if you want videos auto-shared from one platform to others.
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Buffer | Repurpose.io |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes: 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel, 1 user | No plan, but 10 videos published free, no card |
| Entry plan | Essentials: $5/month per channel, or $60/year | Starter: $35/month or $349/year, up to 3 accounts per network, 5,000 videos a month |
| Higher plan | Team: $10/month per channel, unlimited users | Pro: $79/month or $790/year, 10 accounts per network |
| Top plan | Volume discounts above 10 channels | Agency: $179/month or $1,790/year, 25 accounts per network |
| Trial | 14 days on paid plans | 14 days on paid plans |
| How it works | You schedule each post | Workflows auto-publish from a source |
| Best for | Planned calendars | Cross-posting short video |
Which one for Shorts, TikTok and Reels?
If you post 1 TikTok a day and want it on Shorts and Reels too, Repurpose.io does that with no extra work. Buffer would need you to upload to each. For 3 channels, Buffer Essentials is $15/month. Repurpose.io Starter is $35/month.
How to choose
- Post the same video everywhere? Repurpose.io.
- Write different captions and times per platform? Buffer.
- Test Repurpose.io free with 10 videos.
- Use Buffer Free if you have 3 channels or fewer.
Questions people ask
Is Repurpose.io better than Buffer?
For auto cross-posting video, yes. For a planned calendar of posts, Buffer is cheaper and simpler.
How much is Repurpose.io?
Starter is $35/month or $349/year. Pro is $79/month.
Is Buffer free?
Yes, for 3 channels with 10 scheduled posts per channel.
Related: Buffer vs Hootsuite, Buffer alternatives, scheduling tools.
Sources: buffer.com/pricing, repurpose.io/pricing. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.