Crosspost vs Buffer: flat pricing vs per-channel
Buffer is a polished, veteran scheduler - and its pricing is per channel. At $6/channel/month, a creator posting to 8 or 10 networks pays more every time they expand their reach. Crosspost takes the opposite bet: one flat price, unlimited connected accounts, and the money goes into AI images and a daily idea feed instead.
| Crosspost | Buffer | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Free plan, paid from $29/mo flat | Free plan (3 channels), paid from $6 per channel/mo |
| Cost at 10 connected accounts | $29/mo (Pro) | About $60/mo (10 channels on Essentials) |
| Free plan | Yes - 7 posts/week, 5 AI image generations/mo, no credit card | Yes - 3 channels, ~10 queued posts per channel |
| AI images | AI Studio: guided image generation (4 framings per run) + caption restyle | AI assistant focused on text; no image generation studio |
| Daily trend inspiration | Daily niche trend feed (X, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube) on every plan | No equivalent (blog + templates instead) |
| Community platforms | Telegram, LINE, Discord, Slack direct | Not supported |
| Mobile app | iOS and Android apps in beta - store launch soon | Yes - iOS and Android apps |
Competitor pricing and features last checked July 2026 - see their sites for current details.
Where Buffer is the better pick
Buffer is the safer pick if you manage only one or two channels (per-channel pricing stays cheap), or if you lean on its ecosystem of free tools, templates and integrations built over a decade.
Why creators pick Crosspost
Growing your reach should not grow your bill
Connect every network you post to - all of them - on any plan, including Free. The plans meter AI usage and history, not how many places you show up.
Content creation, not just distribution
Buffer assumes you already have the post. The AI Studio generates on-brand images from your own reference photos, and the daily feed hands you a trend-grounded idea every morning.
The niche networks are first-class
Bluesky, Mastodon, Telegram, LINE and Discord connect directly with your own credentials - useful if your audience lives outside the big five.
Frequently asked questions
Can I switch from Buffer easily?
Connect your accounts (a few minutes - most are one-click OAuth or a pasted token) and you are scheduling. The Multiply tool can pull in your recently published posts to re-spread, so you do not start from zero.
Is there really no per-channel fee?
Really. Every plan, including Free, allows unlimited connected accounts. Plans differ in AI generations, brands, analytics and history retention.