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Buffer Inc

Buffer

8.9 /10
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Buffer
8.9 /10

What is Buffer?

A better way to manage social media for your business. Buffer makes it easy to manage your business's social media accounts. Schedule posts, analyze performance, and collaborate with your team — all in one place.

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Awards & Recognition

Buffer won the following awards in the Social Media Management - Enterprise category

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Buffer Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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88 Likeliness to Recommend

90 Plan to Renew

86 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

+89 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Buffer?

3% Negative
6% Neutral
91% Positive

Pros

  • Efficient Service
  • Trustworthy
  • Saves Time
  • Respectful

Feature Ratings

Average 85

Campaign Execution

89

Social Media Channel Integration Outbound

89

Social Media Channel Integration Inbound

88

Social Moderation and Workflow Management

88

Social Post Archival

88

Dashboards and Visualization

86

Social Asset Management

85

Social Response Management

84

Trend Analysis

81

Contextual Analysis

81

Sentiment Analysis

80

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 85

Ease of Customization

97

Ease of Implementation

95

Ease of IT Administration

95

Availability and Quality of Training

91

Quality of Features

89

Breadth of Features

88

Ease of Data Integration

87

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

85

Usability and Intuitiveness

85

Vendor Support

80

Business Value Created

75

Buffer Reviews

Gaurav C.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2024

One place for all the social media posts

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Buffer from other similar products?

Easy scheduling for all social media posts, This tool helps me to manage all social media accounts and manage tags.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

the UI of this product, anyone can schedule the posts without taking any demo. very nice features.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I don't have a dislike - I love to using the tool.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Easy o use, fast scheduling tool.

Pros

  • Saves Time
  • Client Friendly Policies
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable

Thanga V.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2024

Solid Choice for Social Media Scheduling

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Buffer from other similar products?

Making it easy for users to schedule and manage social media posts across multiple platforms. Buffer also offers a seamless integration with various social media networks, allowing users to efficiently publish content without switching between different platforms.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

How easy it is to navigate the platform and schedule social media posts across various networks with just a few clicks. The streamlined workflow and seamless integration with popular social media platforms make managing my social media presence efficient and hassle-free. Additionally, Buffer's scheduling and analytics features provide valuable insights into post-performance, helping me refine my social media strategy and achieve better results.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Buffer does not provide robust capabilities for tracking brand mentions, monitoring industry trends, or engaging with followers in real-time. Additionally, the reporting features, while helpful, could be more customizable to meet specific analytical needs. Furthermore, the pricing structure can be prohibitive for smaller businesses or individuals with limited budgets, especially considering the additional costs for advanced features.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Pay close attention to factors such as ease of use, scheduling capabilities, and analytics offerings during your trial period. Additionally, consider the scalability of Buffer's plans to ensure they can accommodate your future growth. Don't hesitate to leverage Buffer's customer support resources if you have any questions or encounter challenges while using the platform.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Brittney D.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Media
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2024

Simple to use, but it's too basic

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates Buffer from other similar products?

Buffer emphasizes simplicity without sacrificing functionality.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The content calendar feature is my favorite. In coordinating a multi-channel social media strategy, being able to visualize and plan content across platforms in a single calendar view is unmatched.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Buffer lacks advanced listening and sentiment analysis features. In a constantly evolving social landscape, having more sophisticated tools for monitoring brand mentions and gauging sentiment could elevate Buffer's role.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Prospective Buffer users should appreciate its simplicity but also plan to complement it with specialized tools for social listening.

Pros

  • Enables Productivity
  • Effective Service
  • Caring
  • Transparent

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