By Jahed Ahmed, Founder, rmvbg 6 min read
Quick answer
At the time of writing, Buffer is the cheaper start: a free plan with 3 channels and 10 queued posts per channel, then Essentials at $6 per channel a month ($5 billed yearly). Hootsuite has no free plan, a 14-day trial and Standard from $99 per user a month billed yearly. If you mainly need one calendar and on-time posting for a few channels, Immense Studio is a third option: a 14-day trial with no card, then rmvbg Pro at $3 a month — one price, not per channel.
Side by side
| Buffer | Hootsuite | Immense Studio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free option | Free plan: 3 channels, 10 queued posts each | 14-day trial | 14-day trial, no card |
| Cheapest paid | Essentials: $6/channel/month ($5 yearly) | Standard: from $99/user/month billed yearly | rmvbg Pro: $3/month, $24.99/year or $49 once |
| Pricing grows with | Each channel | Each user | Nothing — one price |
| Networks | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Threads, Pinterest, Google Business Profile, Bluesky, Mastodon, Substack | Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, Bluesky | Facebook Pages, LinkedIn, YouTube, Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon and Discord |
Buffer details were checked on buffer.com/pricing and Buffer's help centre, Hootsuite details on hootsuite.com/plans, at the time of writing. Each tool's network list depends on account type; check before you buy.
Choose Buffer if…
You post to three channels or fewer and the free plan is enough, or you need TikTok, Pinterest or X, which Immense Studio does not support today.
Choose Hootsuite if…
You are a larger team that wants the extra team and reporting tools on its plans, and the per-user price fits your budget.
Choose Immense Studio if…
You are a small shop, creator or community that wants to write once, see the week on a calendar and have posts go out on time on Facebook Pages, LinkedIn, YouTube, Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon or Discord — at one low price however many channels you add.
