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A Buffer alternative with one flat price
PostVIA plans cover a set of social accounts for one monthly price, with bulk video scheduling and per-network captions included in every plan.
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Buffer and PostVIA at a glance
| Feature | Buffer | PostVIA |
|---|---|---|
| Paid plans from | $5.00 per channel / month | $8.99 / month for the whole plan |
| Free plan | Yes: 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel | No |
| Free trial | 14 days | 7 days, no credit card |
| Social networks | 12 | 8 |
Buffer details come from its official pricing page, checked on September 27, 2026. Prices and plans can change, so check the current terms before you decide. Buffer pricing
Why people choose PostVIA
One price for the plan
Plans are priced per month with clear publication and account limits, so adding an account within your plan does not change the bill.
Bulk video scheduling
Upload a batch of videos and PostVIA builds the whole queue at a fixed interval, with a preview before anything is scheduled.
One post, adapted per network
Write once, then adjust the caption, title and settings for each network while keeping one shared media set.
A calendar for everything
See scheduled and published posts by month, week or day and drag a post to a new time.
Which one fits you
Choose PostVIA if
you publish to several of Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Threads, TikTok, X and YouTube, want one predictable monthly price, and often schedule video series.
Choose Buffer if
you need a free plan for a few channels, networks PostVIA does not support yet, or team approval workflows.
Frequently asked questions
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Is PostVIA a good Buffer alternative?
It is if you publish to the eight networks PostVIA supports and prefer a flat monthly plan. Every plan includes scheduling, the calendar, bulk video scheduling and publication analytics.
Does PostVIA have a free plan like Buffer?
No. PostVIA has a 7-day free trial without a credit card, then paid plans.
How is PostVIA priced compared with Buffer?
Buffer charges per connected channel. PostVIA charges one monthly price per plan, with a publication limit and a limit on connected accounts.
Can I move from Buffer to PostVIA?
Yes. Connect your social accounts in PostVIA and schedule new posts there. PostVIA does not import posts from Buffer.
How PostVIA compares
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- A Metricool alternative focused on publishingCompare PostVIA and Metricool: price, free plan and publishing. PostVIA includes X and LinkedIn in every plan, plus bulk video scheduling. Try it free for 7 days.Learn more
- A Sprout Social alternative at a fraction of the priceCompare PostVIA and Sprout Social: pricing, trial and what is included. PostVIA charges per plan, not per user. Try it free for 7 days, no card.Learn more
Free tools for your next post
- Social media character counterFree character counter for Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok, LinkedIn, Threads, Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube. Check every limit at once and preview your post.Learn more
- Social media post previewFree post preview tool: see how your LinkedIn post, tweet or Instagram caption looks on phone and desktop, where it gets cut, and whether it fits the limit.Learn more
- Text formatter for social mediaFree text formatter: turn your text into bold, italic, script and other Unicode styles, then copy it into LinkedIn, Instagram, X or any social post.Learn more
Start publishing with PostVIA
Connect your accounts, write your first post and schedule it in minutes.
No credit card required