Buffer vs Sprout Social vs PostFast, 2025

Picking a scheduler comes down to what you need today, not someday. Below is a quick, fair view of Buffer, Sprout Social, and PostFast so you can decide fast and move on.

Table of Contents

1. What you can schedule on Buffer vs Sprout Social vs PostFast
2. Pricing comparison: Buffer vs Sprout Social vs PostFast
3. Scheduling flow in PostFast
4. Cross posting to other platforms
5. Comparison: Buffer vs Sprout Social vs PostFast
6. Specs that keep posts clean
7. Troubleshooting
8. FAQ
9. Copyable checklists

What you can schedule on Buffer vs Sprout Social vs PostFast

• Buffer supports the major networks, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Threads, Bluesky, Google Business, and YouTube Shorts. Pricing is per channel, with team features on higher plans.
• Sprout Social covers all big networks as well, plus advanced reporting and collaboration. Pricing is per user seat with tiers for bigger teams.
• PostFast connects Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Threads, Bluesky and Pinterest in progress.

If you’re solo and cost-sensitive with only a few channels, Buffer’s per-channel model fits. If you need enterprise analytics, approvals, and listening, Sprout Social is built for that. If you have multiple team members, or a lot of social accounts, PostFast pricing is the most efficient.

Pricing comparison: Buffer vs Sprout Social vs PostFast

Buffer, simple queue with per-channel pricing in USD. Free plan for light use. Costs rise as you add channels.
Sprout Social, built for teams with deep reporting. Pricing is per user seat, billed annually on most tiers.
PostFast, made for speed on all major platforms with cost-efficiency for teams that collaborate, or pass to clients for approval.

Pricing at a glance, base monthly plans

How much 4, 12, and 120 accounts cost

Assumes one account equals one connected profile. Sprout Social uses per-seat pricing. Standard includes 5 profiles per seat. We scale seats to cover profiles.

Prices shown are list rates. Taxes may apply by region.

*Realistically, teams managing 120 accounts will need multiple Sprout seats for approvals and workload. The figure shows the minimum based on profile rules only.

Notes: Buffer is priced in USD. Sprout Social lists per-seat pricing, typically billed annually. PostFast prices are shown in euros. Taxes may apply depending on region.

Scheduling flow in PostFast

1. Choose your connected account.
2. Paste/Write your text. Add images or video.
3. Pick date and time, or add a draft.
4. Choose multiple platforms, and click enable platform specific content to differentiate between platforms.
5. Save, then track status on the calendar or the list view.

PostFast is the same on desktop and mobile, so you can schedule from your desk or your phone without relearning the UI.

Cross posting to other platforms

• Start with a base post, then create platform variants.
• Adjust hashtags and mentions per network.
• For video, keep captions tight and trim length for Shorts and Reels.
• Use PostFast to schedule the set once, then review the queue.
• Need automation? Our API docs cover programmatic posting.

Comparison: Buffer vs Sprout Social vs PostFast

If you need a team or clients to review your posts PostFast's pricing is the best starting from just 9€.

Specs that keep posts clean

• Choose a frame from the video.
• PostFast processes each scheduled video before publishing so files meet platform specs.
• Keep video under platform limits and use safe areas for text on covers.
• Check platform specific setting before scheduling (is it short, reel, etc)

Troubleshooting

• Video stuck in processing. Re-export with a standard codec and bitrate. Shorten very long files and try again.
• YouTube Shorts looks cropped. Use 9:16 and keep key text away from edges.
• Auth expired. Reconnect the profile in settings after password or role changes.

FAQ

Which is cheapest for one person?
Usually Buffer, since you only pay for the channels you connect. (if you're below 5-8 profiles)

Which is better for enterprise agencies?
Sprout Social if you need deep reporting, approvals, and a shared inbox at scale.

Can PostFast handle Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube together?
Yes. You can also publish "drafts" to TikTok, so that you can finish in the app with additional captions or music.

Does PostFast work on mobile?
Yes, fully mobile friendly. Same flow on desktop and mobile.

Can I automate posting from my app?
Yes, use the API docs for server-side publishing.

Can I use n8n with PostFast?
Yes, use check our free n8n workflow

Copyable checklists

Quick setup

• Connect Instagram, TikTok, YouTube (others)
• Create drafts to modify later, or not start always from scratch
• Set time zone and default queue times
• Create labels for easier filtering of posts

Before you publish

• Check safe zones for text
• Write a short first line that works without “see more”

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