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
Typefully vs Buffer: text posts or video posts?
At a glance
Starts atFreemium, from $12.50/mo
- Free plan
Pick by platform. Typefully is built for writing text posts and threads on X, LinkedIn, Threads, Bluesky and Mastodon. Buffer covers video networks too, including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, and is free for 3 channels. Short-form video creators need Buffer; writers who grow on X and LinkedIn will like Typefully.
Quick verdict
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Buffer | Typefully |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes: up to 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel | Yes, with lower publishing limits |
| Paid plans | Essentials $5/month per channel ($60/year). Team $10/month per channel ($120/year) | From $12.50/month (ShortStack listing) |
| Platforms | Includes TikTok, Instagram and YouTube | X, LinkedIn, Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon |
| Video posts | Yes | Media posts supported, but no TikTok or YouTube listed |
| Best for | Video creators | Writers and founders |
For Shorts, TikTok and Reels creators
Typefully does not list TikTok, Instagram or YouTube, so it cannot post your short videos there. Some creators use Buffer for video and Typefully for text threads that promote those videos.
How to choose
- If you post video to TikTok, Reels or Shorts, choose Buffer.
- If you mainly write for X or LinkedIn, choose Typefully.
- Start both on their free plans.
Common questions
Is Typefully better than Buffer?
For writing threads on X and LinkedIn, yes. For video platforms, Buffer.
Can Typefully post to TikTok?
TikTok is not in its list of supported platforms.
Is Typefully free?
Yes, there is a free plan with lower publishing limits.
Related: Buffer vs Hootsuite, Buffer alternatives, scheduling tools.
Sources: buffer.com/pricing, typefully.com/pricing. Typefully's pricing page does not show prices in its text; the from-price comes from ShortStack data. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.