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Side by side
| Reelspan | Buffer | |
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| How it’s priced | Per profile: each holds TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, Threads, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Bluesky | Per channel (each account) |
| Free plan | 15 uploads a month | 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel |
| One brand on 6 networks | $15/mo (Starter, up to 5 profiles) | $30/mo on Essentials ($5 a channel) |
| Approvals | Client approval links on every plan | Team plan ($10 a channel) |
| Branded reports | Yes, PDF | Team plan |
| First comment | Yes | Essentials and Team |
| API | Full API, webhooks and MCP on every plan | API with limits by plan |
| Team members | By plan: 1 to 10 seats | Unlimited on Team |
Buffer’s details are from Buffer pricing, read on 7 November 2026. Prices change: check their page before you decide. Reelspan’s plans: Free (15 uploads a month, TikTok included), Starter $15/mo for 5 profiles, Pro $39 for 25, Agency $99 for 75, Scale $299 for 225; 20% less billed yearly (pricing).
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When Buffer is the better pick
- You want unlimited team members on a per-channel plan, or Buffer’s ideas board and engagement tools.
- You manage a few accounts and the free plan’s 3 channels are enough.
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When Reelspan is the better pick
- You post the same video to many networks: one profile covers them all.
- You want an API, webhooks and an MCP server on the same plan as the dashboard.
- Approvals and branded reports without moving to a per-channel team plan.
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