Marketing · head to head
Buffer vs eWebinar
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Buffer the free plan allows 3 connected channels and 10 scheduled posts per channel; eWebinar the subscription level is set automatically by how many active eWebinars you have, so the bill moves up on its own as you publish more
- They diverge on capability: Buffer covers Post scheduling, eWebinar covers Evergreen webinars.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Buffer and eWebinar actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Buffer
- Post scheduling
- Content calendar
- Analytics dashboard
- Link shortening
- Hashtag manager
- First comment
- Instagram Stories
- Shop Grid
Only in eWebinar
- Evergreen webinars
- Live-like automation
- Lead scoring
- Integrations
- Analytics
- HubSpot
- Salesforce
- ActiveCampaign
Both cover
- Zapier
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Buffer
- Social media schedulingnot eWebinar
- Content planningnot eWebinar
- Performance analyticsnot eWebinar
- Team collaborationnot eWebinar
- Client managementnot eWebinar
eWebinar
- Turning recorded demos into automated on-demand webinars with chatnot Buffer
- Evergreen customer onboarding and training sessionsnot Buffer
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Buffer
- The free plan allows 3 connected channels and 10 scheduled posts per channel
- Essentials at $5 a month covers a single user; team members need the Team plan at $10 a month
- Approval workflows and custom permissions are Team tier only
- API access is rationed by plan, from 3,000 monthly requests on free to 15,000 on Team
- Content ideas are capped at 100 on the free plan
eWebinar
- The subscription level is set automatically by how many active eWebinars you have, so the bill moves up on its own as you publish more
- Level 1 at $99 per month allows only one active eWebinar and 1,000 registrants per month
- Level 3 at $299 per month covers 15 active eWebinars and charges $15 per month for each additional one
- Extra registrants are sold only in blocks of 1,000 at $49 per month per block
- Removing the 'Powered by eWebinar' branding costs $99 per month on top of the subscription
- Using your own custom domain costs $99 per month extra
- The Salesforce integration is a $249 per month add-on and the Marketo integration is $179 per month
- Advanced access control, which restricts who can join by email domain, is a $49 per month add-on
- The universal cross-webinar dashboard is a $229 per month add-on
- Enterprise registrant volumes and active webinar counts are quoted by sales with no published rate
Pricing, plan by plan
Buffer
Free- FreeFree
- 3 connected accounts
- 10 scheduled posts per channel per month
- 100 content ideas
- Essentials$5/month
- Unlimited scheduled posts
- Per-channel pricing
- Advanced analytics
- Team$10/month
- Unlimited team members
- Unlimited scheduled posts
- Content approval workflows
eWebinar
Free- Level 1$99/month
- Up to 1 active eWebinar
- 1,000 registrants per month
- Unlimited recurring sessions
- Level 2$199/month
- Up to 5 active eWebinars
- 3,000 registrants per month
- Unlimited recurring sessions
- Level 3$299/month
- Up to 15 active eWebinars
- 5,000 registrants per month
- Additional eWebinars at $15 per month each
- Enterprise$null/custom
- Custom active eWebinars
- Custom registrant limits
- Enterprise-level features, integrations, and security
Which should you pick?
Choose Buffer if
- You need post scheduling.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want content calendar.
Choose eWebinar if
- You need evergreen webinars.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
- You also want live-like automation.
Questions people ask
- Is Buffer or eWebinar better?
- Neither clearly leads. Buffer starts at Free and eWebinar at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Buffer or eWebinar?
- Buffer starts at Free and eWebinar at Free.
- Does Buffer or eWebinar run on more platforms?
- Buffer runs on Web, iOS, Android. eWebinar runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
- Can I use Buffer for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Buffer best used for?
- Buffer is most often used for social media scheduling, content planning, performance analytics, team collaboration. Of those, social media scheduling and content planning are not what eWebinar is typically brought in for.
- What can Buffer do that eWebinar cannot?
- Buffer covers Post scheduling, Content calendar, Analytics dashboard, Link shortening. eWebinar covers Evergreen webinars, Live-like automation, Lead scoring, Integrations. Both handle Zapier.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Buffer: Does Buffer's free plan include all social media platforms?
The free plan supports 3 connected accounts across any of Buffer's 11 supported platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Threads, Pinterest, Google Business Profile, Bluesky, Mastodon) with up to 10 scheduled posts per channel per month.
SourceeWebinar: Does eWebinar offer a free trial?
Yes. eWebinar offers a 14-day free trial with no plan selection required. Users can test the platform before committing to a paid subscription.
SourceBuffer: Can I schedule Instagram Stories with Buffer?
No. Instagram Stories cannot be auto-published. Buffer sends a mobile notification to manually post stories, as Instagram does not provide an API for automated Story scheduling.
SourceeWebinar: Can I cancel eWebinar anytime?
Yes. eWebinar allows cancellation of subscriptions at any time. Customers are not locked into long-term contracts.
SourceBuffer: What is Buffer's per-channel pricing model?
Buffer charges per social media account (channel) rather than per user. Channels 1-10 cost standard rates ($5 Essentials or $10 Team), with additional channels beyond 10 discounted per channel.
SourceeWebinar: Do eWebinar pricing levels auto-adjust based on usage?
Yes. eWebinar's pricing model automatically adjusts based on active eWebinars. The three published tiers support 1, 5, and 15 active eWebinars respectively, with additional eWebinars available at $15 per month each in the Level 3 tier.
SourceBuffer: Does Buffer have a mobile app and what platforms does it support?
Yes, Buffer offers iOS and Android apps for mobile management. The iOS app supports Mastodon and YouTube comment features, while Android support for these features is in development. Android community access works on the six most recent major Android versions.
SourceBuffer: What discount does Buffer offer for annual billing?
Buffer offers a 20% discount for annual billing across all paid plans, plus an additional 50% discount on paid plans for nonprofit organizations.
SourceBuffer: Can Buffer integrate with content creation and storage tools?
Yes. Buffer integrates with 24 tools including Canva, Google Drive, Dropbox, Unsplash for media, Zapier and Make for automation, WordPress for publishing, and Claude, ChatGPT, and Perplexity for AI-assisted content creation.
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