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Metricool vs Buffer for beginners
Short answer: Both have free plans. Metricool adds deeper analytics; Buffer is simpler to start.
Metricool
Buffer| Metricool | Buffer | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Schedule posts and track analytics | Simple post scheduling across platforms |
| Free plan | Yes: free forever plan (1 brand) | Yes: free forever, 10 scheduled posts per channel |
| Price | Paid prices load per currency; check the page | Essentials $5/mo per channel billed yearly; Team $10/mo per channel |
| Source | pricing, as of Oct 15, 2026 | pricing, as of Oct 15, 2026 |
| Real Starbelo cases | 1 | 1 |
Real cases with Metricool
▶Creator VeganTechNomad scheduled the same short videos to TikTok and Instagram with Metricool instead of posting to one platform only.
View prompt
List my 5 best TikToks by views: [paste]. For each, write an Instagram Reels caption, 5 hashtags and a better cover text.
Real cases with Buffer
▶YouTube creator Paul O'Malley, based in Sydney, used Buffer to schedule Mastodon and X posts for the hours his audience was online instead of his own lunchtime.
View prompt
My audience is mostly in [region] and I live in [region]. Suggest 3 posting windows in my local time for [platform], and draft 5 short posts promoting my latest video.
FAQ
Is Metricool or Buffer better for beginners?
Both have free plans. Metricool adds deeper analytics; Buffer is simpler to start.
Which one is free?
Metricool: Yes: free forever plan (1 brand). Buffer: Yes: free forever, 10 scheduled posts per channel. (Checked Oct 15, 2026.)
Can I use both?
Yes. Many creators use one tool to make content and another to finish or publish it.
Prices change often; always check the official pricing page. No tool paid for this comparison.