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Buffer vs Meta Business Suite

Buffer and Meta Business Suite both help you post on social. Buffer is best for posting to a few channels on a schedule; Meta Business Suite is best for businesses that only post on Facebook and Instagram.

Feature Buffer Meta Business Suite
What it isSchedule social media postsManage Facebook and Instagram in one place
PricingFree planFree
Free to startYesYes
Best forPosting to a few channels on a scheduleBusinesses that only post on Facebook and Instagram
Jobs it doesPost on socialPost on social
Often used byAnyAny

Why pick Buffer

  • Best for posting to a few channels on a schedule

Buffer queues and publishes posts to social networks and shows basic stats.

Buffer on Cratepick

Why pick Meta Business Suite

  • Best for businesses that only post on Facebook and Instagram

Meta Business Suite lets you schedule posts, reply to messages and see insights for your Facebook Page and Instagram account.

Meta Business Suite on Cratepick

Questions people ask

Is Buffer or Meta Business Suite better for a small business?
It depends on the job. Buffer and Meta Business Suite both help you post on social. Buffer is best for posting to a few channels on a schedule; Meta Business Suite is best for businesses that only post on Facebook and Instagram.
Is Buffer or Meta Business Suite free?
Buffer: Free plan. Meta Business Suite: Free. Prices change, so check both sites before you sign up.

Other tools to post on social

  1. Autoadify

    Create and auto-publish social posts from your store

    Best for: Online shops that want product posts made for them

    Free plan
  2. BulkPublish

    Write one post and send it to every social network

    Best for: Shop owners who post the same news to many social channels

    Free plan
  3. ContentMation

    Plan and auto-post marketing campaigns across 10 networks

    Best for: Solo founders doing their own marketing without an agency

    Free plan
  4. FLOWNIB

    Write one post and send it to every social account

    Best for: Owners posting the same update across several networks

    Free plan
  5. Group Posting

    Post one message to many Facebook groups from Chrome

    Best for: Local sellers who promote in community Facebook groups

    Free plan

Answers by Sampan