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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
MetricoolBuffer
What it isSchedule posts and track analyticsSimple post scheduling across platforms
Free planYes: free forever plan (1 brand)Yes: free forever, 10 scheduled posts per channel
PricePaid prices load per currency; check the pageEssentials $5/mo per channel billed yearly; Team $10/mo per channel
Sourcepricing, as of Oct 15, 2026pricing, as of Oct 15, 2026
Real Starbelo cases11

Real cases with Metricool

Cross-post TikToks to Instagram with Metricool (claimed)

Creator VeganTechNomad scheduled the same short videos to TikTok and Instagram with Metricool instead of posting to one platform only.

MetricoolInstagramTikTok▶ VideoVeganTechNomad · Metricool (from the tool's own site) · 2024
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List my 5 best TikToks by views: [paste]. For each, write an Instagram Reels caption, 5 hashtags and a better cover text.
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Real cases with Buffer

Schedule posts for when your audience is awake (claimed)

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.

BufferYouTube & ShortsX▶ VideoPaul O'Malley · Buffer (from the tool's own site) · 2023
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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.
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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.

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