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We list 4 other social media tools as alternatives to Buffer: Hootsuite, Later, Sprout Social and Typefully.
Typefully has a free plan.
All of them work with LinkedIn, as Buffer does.
Hootsuite, Later and Sprout Social work with Instagram, as Buffer does.

From each tool's own website and from published reviews. Each tool's page says when its facts were checked.

4 alternatives

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Hootsuite
Social media management tool that brings scheduling, content creation, analytics and listening to one place
No reviews yet
Plans
Enterprise: Custom (as of October 19, 2026)
Free trial
14 days
Integrations shared with Buffer
Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky
Main features
Post scheduling, Social inbox, Analytics and reports
Security and compliance
SSO
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Later
Influencer marketing and social media management to run campaigns and track performance
No reviews yet
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Integrations shared with Buffer
Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Threads
Main features
Social media scheduling, Analytics, AI content tools
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Sprout Social
Social media management for publishing, engagement, analytics and influencer marketing
No reviews yet
Paid plans from
Essentials, $99 (as of October 19, 2026)
Platforms
iOS, Android, API
Integrations shared with Buffer
Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Threads
Main features
Unified social inbox, Analytics and reporting, Social listening
Security and compliance
SSO
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Typefully
AI-powered, collaborative social media scheduler for X, LinkedIn, Bluesky and Threads
No reviews yet
Free plan
Yes
Platforms
macOS, API
Integrations shared with Buffer
LinkedIn, Threads, Bluesky
Main features
Post scheduling, Cross-posting, AI writing assistant
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