Buffer alternatives
9 tools that do a similar job to Buffer, compared on the things that usually decide the switch: price, free plan, API and platforms.
- 1ZZapierWorkflow Automation
No-code workflow automation and AI agents across 9,000+ apps for businesses
Pricier: from $19.99/mo - 2N
n8nWorkflow AutomationVisual workflow automation and AI agent builder, cloud or self-hosted
No APISelf-hosted - 3M
MakeWorkflow AutomationVisual no-code platform for building AI agents and automated workflows
Pricier: from $9/mo - 4M
Microsoft Power AutomateWorkflow AutomationLow-code cloud, desktop RPA and process mining automation for enterprises
Pricier: from $15/moNo free planNo APIDesktop app - 5S
SmartsheetWorkflow AutomationWork management platform with AI for projects, portfolios and workflows
Pricier: from $9/moNo free plan - 6WWorkatoWorkflow Automation
Enterprise platform to connect apps and data and govern AI agents and workflows
Pricier: from $100/mo - 7T
Tray.ioWorkflow AutomationEnterprise iPaaS for integrations, automations, AI agents and governed MCP
Pricier: from $50/moNo free plan - 8A
ActivepiecesWorkflow AutomationOpen-source workflow automation and AI agents with 770+ app integrations
Pricier: from $20/moOpen sourceSelf-hosted - 9B
Bubble LabWorkflow AutomationAttendee enrichment, matchmaking and member ops for community and event organizers
Pricier: from $99/moNo free planNo API
Side-by-side comparison
| Tool | Price | Free plan | API | Open source | Platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B Buffer | Free · from $5/mo | web, ios, android, chrome-extension | ||||
Z Zapier | Free · from $19.99/mo | web, api | vs Buffer | |||
| N n8n | Freemium | web, self-hosted | vs Buffer | |||
| M Make | Free · from $9/mo | web, api | vs Buffer | |||
| M Microsoft Power Automate | From $15/mo | web, windows | vs Buffer | |||
| S Smartsheet | From $9/mo | web, ios, android, slack | vs Buffer | |||
| W | Free · from $100/mo | web | vs Buffer | |||
| T Tray.io | From $50/mo | web, api, slack | vs Buffer | |||
| A Activepieces | Free · from $20/mo | web, self-hosted, api | vs Buffer | |||
| B Bubble Lab | From $99/mo | web, slack, discord, whatsapp | vs Buffer |