Buffer is the better app overall, scoring 8.7 to 8.3. Buffer wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Pinterest on 1, with 2 tied.
Solo creators and small teams who post to several apps
Planners, crafters and shops that share ideas with links
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Buffer | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Media & Creator Tools | Social Media & Creator Tools |
| Category rank | #2 of 17 | #11 of 17 |
| Developer | Buffer | |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Buffer better than Pinterest?
Buffer is the better app overall, scoring 8.7 to 8.3. Buffer wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Pinterest on 1, with 2 tied.
Which is cheaper, Buffer or Pinterest?
Buffer: Free for 3 channels; Essentials is $5 a month per channel, billed yearly. Pinterest: Free with ads; there is no paid plan for regular users. On value for money, Buffer scores higher.
Do Buffer and Pinterest work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on Web, iPhone & iPad, Android.
Which is more private, Buffer or Pinterest?
Buffer scores higher on privacy (8.0/10). The App Store label links contact info, identifiers, usage data, diagnostics and your content to you, with no tracking. There are no ads. Buffer needs access to the social accounts you connect.
Strengths and weaknesses
Buffer
- Free plan is useful on its own
- Clean and easy to learn
- Works with Bluesky, Threads and Mastodon
- Paid plans charge per channel
- Free plan holds only 10 posts per channel
- First-comment scheduling needs a paid plan
Buffer is the easiest way to plan posts for many apps at once. Write a post, pick your channels, and it goes out at the time you choose. The free plan covers three channels with 10 scheduled posts each, which is plenty for one creator. It works with 12 networks, including Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky and YouTube. Paid plans charge per channel, so costs climb if you run many accounts.
Full Buffer review
Pinterest
- Calm, with little arguing or drama
- Great for planning projects, meals and outfits
- Pins can link straight to your site or shop
- Lots of ads and shopping posts
- No simple way for creators to get paid
- Tracks you for ads
Pinterest is less a social network and more a search engine for ideas. You save Pins to boards for recipes, outfits, rooms and projects, and the app keeps showing more of what you like. It is a calm place with little arguing. For creators and shops, a Pin can link straight to your site, but Pinterest has no simple pay program. Expect plenty of ads and shopping links.
Full Pinterest review
