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THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM

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Published plan prices for your team size and usage. Results update as you type. Taxes, currency conversion and unlisted add-ons are excluded, and anything the source did not state is called out rather than guessed.

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Cheapest fit for 1 person, all 2 tools

$19/month

$228 a year on these plans.

Some figures carry conditions the vendor did not state — see the notes beside each plan.

Plan costs based on your requirements
Tool / plan	Monthly	Per year	What this assumes
Buffer Free planCheapest fit Flat subscription	$0	$0	Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider.
Klout9 ProfessionalCheapest fit Flat subscription	$19	$228	· Only annual billing is published; shown as the monthly equivalent of the annual price. Paying month to month may cost more. Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider.
Klout9 Guided Setup Flat subscription	By quote	—	Priced by quote — ask the provider for a figure. Contact the provider for a quote.

Buffer

Best fit

Creators, brands, and agencies managing multiple social media accounts and content workflows.; Users who want to integrate AI assistance into their social media content planning and publishing.

Trade-offs

Free plan limits scheduling to 10 posts per channel, up to 30 total if three channels are connected.; Meta platform disconnections can occur due to access token expiration or permission changes requiring reconnection.

Integrations / export

Integrates with social platforms including LinkedIn, Threads, Pinterest, Bluesky, YouTube, X, Google Business Profile, Instagram, Mastodon, TikTok, and Facebook.

Klout9

Best fit

Creators aiming to grow their audience organically through consistent social media posting.; Solopreneurs seeking to boost business visibility across social channels efficiently.

Trade-offs

Team collaboration features are limited to brand accounts; personal accounts remain private and inaccessible to teams.

Integrations / export

Not confirmed

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