syntaxVersion: '2.1'
saasName: Buffer - Publish
createdAt: '2020-11-29'
version: '2020-11-29'
billing:
  monthly: 1.0
currency: USD
url: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130151324/https://buffer.com/pricing#compare-features
features:
  socialChannels:
    description: 'The number of social channels/pages you can connect to Buffer. For
      example: 5 Twitter profiles, 3 Facebook pages, and 2 Instagram accounts would
      count as 10 social channels in total.'
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: true
    type: DOMAIN
  schedulePosts:
    description: Scheduling your social media posts couldn't be easier! Our vision
      is for users to have a unique voice on social media, and to be able increase
      engagement and reach of posts by targeting the message to the right audience
      on each social network.
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: true
    type: AUTOMATION
    automationType: TASK_AUTOMATION
  instagram:
    description: Personal accounts and Business profiles.
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: true
    type: INTEGRATION
    integrationType: WEB_SAAS
  facebook:
    description: Pages and Groups.
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: true
    type: INTEGRATION
    integrationType: WEB_SAAS
  twitter:
    description: Profiles.
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: true
    type: INTEGRATION
    integrationType: WEB_SAAS
  linkedin:
    description: Profiles and pages.
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: true
    type: INTEGRATION
    integrationType: WEB_SAAS
  pinterest:
    description: Pinterest.
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: true
    type: INTEGRATION
    integrationType: WEB_SAAS
  pinterestBoards:
    description: Boards (only on our Pro and Business Plans).
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: false
    type: INTEGRATION
    integrationType: WEB_SAAS
  tailoredPostComposer:
    description: Using the Tailored Posts composer, you're able to customize your
      post for each social network that you're sharing to.
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: true
    type: DOMAIN
  calendarView:
    description: This allows you to see both your published posts and your scheduled
      posts. You can toggle between a week or month view, see engagement metrics on
      posts that have already been shared, move posts around, edit posts, and add
      new posts.
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: true
    type: INFORMATION
  customVideoThumpnails:
    description: Choose a custom thumbnail and title for your videos on Instagram,
      Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest. Thumbnails are generated at 15 second
      intervals of the video. By default, the first frame of the video (0 seconds)
      will be used as the thumbnail.
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: true
    type: DOMAIN
  instagramFirstComment:
    description: When creating your Instagram posts, you can now create the first
      comment for your post, which is great for hashtags and other less relevant information
      you may not want to show initially with your post and caption.
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: true
    type: DOMAIN
  instagramHashtagManager:
    description: Hashtag Manager makes it easy to create and save groups of hashtags
      to use in your Instagram first comments. Experiment with different variations.
      Reuse your top performing groups. Build a library of options. Hashtag Manager
      helps you get more reach for every post.
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: false
    type: DOMAIN
  instagramStories:
    description: Prepare and schedule your Stories on web or mobile.
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: false
    type: DOMAIN
  instagramShopGrid:
    description: Shop Grid allows you to add links to each of your posts, which will
      then be displayed on a unique page that can be used as the permanent link in
      your bio.
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: false
    type: DOMAIN
  draftPosts:
    description: All users, regardless of permissions, are able to create posts within
      Drafts. For account owners and users with Full Posting Access, drafts can be
      moved to the Queue at any time. For users with Approval Required Access, approval
      will need to be requested before the post is moved to the Queue.
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: true
    type: DOMAIN
  postsReport:
    description: See the posts you have published with some basic information about
      when they were published and how they have performed.
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: true
    type: INFORMATION
  inviteAdditionalUsers:
    description: Invite additional users to contribute to the content that is shared
      on social media. All users will be able to create and share draft posts, and
      you can define which users will need to have their posts approved.
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: true
    type: MANAGEMENT
  assignAccessAndPermissions:
    description: Manage which social channels each user should be invited to and whether
      their posts require approval before publishing.
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: true
    type: MANAGEMENT
  approvalWorkflow:
    description: Posts added by users with 'Approval Required Access' will automatically
      be added to the Drafts area. From there, they can request approval on their
      post, which will move it over to the Awaiting Approval area. Both the account
      owner and users with Full Posting Access will be able to review and approve
      such posts.
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: true
    type: MANAGEMENT
  browserExtension:
    description: The Buffer Browser Extension makes sharing content even quicker and
      easier! It allows you to open the composer on any web page and add posts right
      to your queue, without having to go back to your dashboard.
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: true
    type: INTEGRATION
    integrationType: EXTENSION
  mobileApps:
    description: Publish is available on iOS and Android, allowing you to plan, collaborate,
      and publish on-the-go.
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: true
    type: INTEGRATION
    integrationType: EXTERNAL_DEVICE
  thirdPartyIntegrations:
    description: Use Buffer with your favorite apps like Zapier, IFTTT, Quuu, Pocket,
      Feedly, and more.
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: true
    type: INTEGRATION
    integrationType: MARKETPLACE
  twoFactorAuthentication:
    description: Enabling two factor authentication adds an extra layer of security
      to your Buffer Publish account. Whenever you log into your account, after entering
      your username and password, you'll be asked for a second authentication code.
      Two factor authentication codes can be generated either via text message (SMS)
      or Google Authenticator (available on iOS and Android).
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: true
    type: MANAGEMENT
  selfServiceKnowledgeBase:
    description: Access to our FAQ where you’ll find how-to guides, most popular
      questions and video tutorials.
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: true
    type: SUPPORT
  socialMediaSupport:
    description: Fast support on Social Media via Twitter and Facebook.
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: true
    type: SUPPORT
  emailSupport:
    description: Fast and helpful support via email. We love lending a hand with social
      media advice, sharing Buffer tips and tricks, and we’re always up to chat
      through a technical challenge! Being a Buffer customer should feel like having
      a whole team of people cheering for you.
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: true
    type: SUPPORT
  bufferCommunity:
    description: 'As a Buffer user, you''ll have access to the Buffer Community: a
      knowledge-base of marketing advice, strategies and resources. We built this
      online space to offer you learning experiences that help you build your brands,
      keep up with marketing trends, and build meaningful connections with other awesome
      marketers from around the world.'
    valueType: BOOLEAN
    defaultValue: true
    type: SUPPORT
  engagementGridView:
    description: The familiar grid view allows you to see which posts have unanswered
      comments and to jump to a post quickly.
    valueType: TEXT
    defaultValue: Coming soon
    type: INFORMATION
  commentSentiment:
    description: Labels let you know at a glance if a post has questions, unhappy
      comments, or comments about a purchase.
    valueType: TEXT
    defaultValue: Coming soon
    type: INFORMATION
  hotkeys:
    description: Get through comments quickly without taking your hands off the keyboard.
    valueType: TEXT
    defaultValue: Coming soon
    type: AUTOMATION
    automationType: TASK_AUTOMATION
usageLimits:
  socialChannelsLimit:
    description: The number of social accounts/pages you can connect to Buffer.
    valueType: NUMERIC
    defaultValue: 8
    unit: account
    type: NON_RENEWABLE
    linkedFeatures:
    - socialChannels
  postsPerScheduledQueuePerSocialAccountLimit:
    description: The number of posts you can store in your queue at any one time (per
      social account). There is no daily, monthly, or yearly limit.
    valueType: NUMERIC
    defaultValue: 10000000
    unit: post/account
    type: NON_RENEWABLE
    linkedFeatures:
    - schedulePosts
  usersLimit:
    description: The number of users who can access and contribute content to your
      Buffer account.
    valueType: NUMERIC
    defaultValue: 1
    unit: user
    type: NON_RENEWABLE
plans:
  PRO:
    description: Ideal for getting started
    price: 15
    unit: account/month
    features:
      pinterestBoards:
        value: true
    usageLimits: null
  PREMIUM:
    description: Ideal for growing brands
    price: 65
    unit: account/month
    features:
      instagramHashtagManager:
        value: true
      instagramStories:
        value: true
      instagramShopGrid:
        value: true
      draftPosts:
        value: true
      inviteAdditionalUsers:
        value: true
      assignAccessAndPermissions:
        value: true
      approvalWorkflow:
        value: true
    usageLimits:
      postsPerScheduledQueuePerSocialAccountLimit:
        value: 2000
      usersLimit:
        value: 2
  BUSINESS:
    description: Ideal for larger teams
    price: 99
    unit: account/month
    features:
      instagramHashtagManager:
        value: true
      instagramStories:
        value: true
      instagramShopGrid:
        value: true
      draftPosts:
        value: true
      inviteAdditionalUsers:
        value: true
      assignAccessAndPermissions:
        value: true
      approvalWorkflow:
        value: true
      pinterestBoards:
        value: true
    usageLimits:
      socialChannelsLimit:
        value: 25
      postsPerScheduledQueuePerSocialAccountLimit:
        value: 2000
      usersLimit:
        value: 6
addOns: null
