Metricool vs Buffer vs PostFast, 2025 Pricing and Features

Picking a scheduler comes down to channels, price, and how quickly you can ship. Here is a clear look at Metricool, Buffer, and PostFast with real numbers.

Table of Contents

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

What you can schedule on Metricool vs Buffer vs PostFast

• Metricool, wide coverage, planning calendar, reports. Pricing often shown in euros. Plans are based on brands.
• Buffer, simple queue, per channel pricing in USD, free tier for light use. (gets expensive with a lot of channels)
• PostFast, made for speed on all major platforms: Instagram integration, TikTok integration, YouTube integration, and more integrations. Works on desktop and mobile.

Pricing at a glance, base monthly plans

How much 4, 12, and 120 accounts cost

Assumes one account equals one connected profile. For Metricool, we map accounts to brands because each brand holds one account per network.

Notes: Metricool shows prices in euros for many regions. Taxes may apply. Buffer is priced in USD. PostFast prices shown in euros and are VAT included.

Scheduling flow in PostFast

The goal is to publish fast.

1. Pick channels, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Threads, Faceebok, or any other.
2. Write the caption, paste saved text if you like.
3. Add media. For videos, PostFast processes each scheduled video before publishing so files meet platform specs.
4. Pick date and time, save presets for later.
5. Publish or schedule from desktop or mobile.

Current limits to know: You cannot upload a custom video cover, but you can choose a frame from the video.

Cross posting to other platforms

Create one base post, then tweak per channel.

• Shorten and add hooks for TikTok.
• Title and description for YouTube.
• Reels copy tuned for Instagram with hashtags.

If you want to automate parts of this, see the API docs. There is also a free example n8n workflow with OpenAI.

Comparison: Metricool vs Buffer vs PostFast

Takeaway, if you live in reports, Metricool fits. If you want simple queues, Buffer is fine. If you want the lowest cost per 12 or 120 accounts and a quick and simple flow, PostFast wins.

Specs that keep posts clean

• Use vertical 9:16 for Reels, Shorts, and TikTok.
• Keep the hook in the first line.
• Loud audio or odd codecs can fail on upload. PostFast processes each video before publishing so files meet platform specs.
• For covers, pick a clean frame in PostFast.

Troubleshooting

• Post failed, re-connect the channel and retry.
• Wrong time, confirm your time zone and the channel time zone.
• File rejected, re-encode to standard codecs and sizes.
• Caption blocked, remove banned words or extra links.

FAQ

Does Metricool show euro pricing?
Yes, many visitors see euros. VAT may apply.

How does Buffer bill? Per channel, in USD. Essentials is $6 per channel, Team is $12 per channel.

Is PostFast cheaper at higher account counts?
For above 12 and 120 accounts, yes. See the table above.

Can I upload a custom video cover in PostFast?
Not today. Select a frame from the video.

Copyable checklists

Cost check, today

• Count how many accounts you need now
• Forecast 3 months out
• Pick the row for 4, 12, or 120 accounts
• Decide monthly vs yearly once stable

First-week setup

• Connect Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook
• Save one caption template per channel
• Schedule one video per channel
• Confirm time zone and posting window

Publish day

• Hook in line 1
• Listen to first 5 seconds for audio pops
• Pick a clean frame as cover in PostFast
• Preview once, then schedule

Ready to move faster, try PostFast.