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Buffer vs June

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Buffer

Marketing

Build your audience organically on social media

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
June logo

June

Marketing

B2B product analytics

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Buffer the free plan allows 3 connected channels and 10 scheduled posts per channel; June the pricing page lists a single all-in-one plan with no price, no minimum and no named cost driver
  • They diverge on capability: Buffer covers Post scheduling, June covers B2B analytics.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Buffer and June actually diverge.

Attributes where Buffer and June differ
AttributeBufferJune
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20102021

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Marketing).

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 June

  • B2B analytics
  • Account tracking
  • Cohort analysis
  • Dashboards
  • Slack
  • Segment
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

Both cover

  • GDPR

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Buffer

  • Social media schedulingnot June
  • Content planningnot June
  • Performance analyticsnot June
  • Team collaborationnot June
  • Client managementnot June

June

  • Company-level product analytics for B2B SaaSnot Buffer
  • Spotting churn risk from account usage patternsnot Buffer
  • Pushing product usage data into Salesforce, HubSpot or Attionot 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

June

  • The pricing page lists a single all-in-one plan with no price, no minimum and no named cost driver
  • There is no startup plan; the vendor states June is a fit for companies with at least $1M of ARR
  • Setup fees are charged separately and the vendor states they vary based on implementation complexity
  • The vendor states June is a poor fit for products with a large user base but low revenue per user

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

June

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic analytics
    • 1 user
    • 30 days retention

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.
Buffer review

Choose June if

  • You need b2b analytics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want account tracking.
June review

Questions people ask

Is Buffer or June better?
Neither clearly leads. Buffer starts at Free and June at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Buffer or June?
Buffer starts at Free and June at Free.
Does Buffer or June run on more platforms?
Buffer runs on Web, iOS, Android. June runs on 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 June is typically brought in for.
What can Buffer do that June cannot?
Buffer covers Post scheduling, Content calendar, Analytics dashboard, Link shortening. June covers B2B analytics, Account tracking, Cohort analysis, Dashboards. Both handle GDPR.

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.

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June: How much does June cost?

June does not publish specific pricing. Customers begin with a free trial to discuss custom pricing with the June team. Setup fees vary based on implementation complexity.

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Buffer: 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.

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June: Is June available for small SaaS companies?

June is positioned for companies with at least $1M annual recurring revenue. Smaller companies may explore the platform via a free trial.

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Buffer: 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.

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June: What business problem does June solve that justifies its cost?

June focuses on churn prevention and customer retention analytics. The pricing page indicates preventing even a single customer from churning can save $50K, positioning it as a retention investment tool.

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Buffer: 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.

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Buffer: 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.

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Buffer: 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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