Compare SocialFlow and Buffer - May 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / May 18, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - SocialFlow or Buffer?

SocialFlow is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Buffer, and Buffer is rated higher (86/100) than SocialFlow (84/100). Buffer offers users more features (5) than SocialFlow (4). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Buffer!

Looking for the right Brand Management solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

SocialFlow Vs. Buffer

SocialFlow: SocialFlow’s technology solutions measurably improve your Brand’s ability to be successful in using social platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. We improve user engagement with your content, and therefore increase the rate at which users take action. We do this by using real-time data to understand the constantly changing interests of your a...

Buffer: We designed Buffer to offer you a both personal and yet more efficient solution to handle sharing on social media. Buffer makes your life easier with a smarter way to schedule the great content you find. Fill up your Buffer at one time in the day and Buffer automagically posts them for you through the day. Simply keep that Buffer topped up to ha...

Who is more expensive? SocialFlow or Buffer?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Brand Management software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for SocialFlow and Buffer.

SocialFlow price starts at $99 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 SocialFlow is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Brand Management software. Buffer price starts at $5 per month , When comparing Buffer to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Brand Management software cost.

Bottom line: SocialFlow is more expensive than Buffer.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared SocialFlow Vs. Buffer based on some of the most important and required Brand Management features.

SocialFlow: Publishing Social Content, Social Curation, Social Promotions, Template Creator.

Buffer: Blogger Integration, Business Content Sharing, Facebook Integration, LinkedIn Integration, Twitter Integration.

Target customer size

Marketing is the first love for every brand, however, it becomes hard to measure its effectiveness. Buffer is perfect for companies of all shapes and sizes.

SocialFlow

ITQlick rating
(4/5)

starts at $99 per month

Launched in 2009, SocialFlow is a Social Media Optimisation platform that helps you improve the business performance on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. Developed by Frank Speiser and Mike Perrone,...

Categories: Social Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Management.

Buffer

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

starts at $5 per month

Buffer is a social media tool that can simplify the process of publishing posts on social media. Users can quickly share contents on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter from their mobile phone or PC. The software co...

Categories: Mobile CRM, Social CRM, Social Media, Social Media Management.

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SocialFlow: 4 Features

Publishing Social Content
Social Curation
Social Promotions
Template Creator

Buffer: 5 Features

Blogger Integration
Business Content Sharing
Facebook Integration
LinkedIn Integration
Twitter Integration
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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SocialFlow
ITQlick rating
4/5
Score
84/100
Pricing
6.6/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
7
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Buffer
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
86/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$5 per month
Functionality
9
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BrandSpot
ITQlick rating
4/5
Score
77/100
Pricing
7.8/10
License pricing
$10 per month
Functionality
5
Brandworkz
ITQlick rating
3.5/5
Score
62/100
Pricing
4.4/10
License pricing
$454.34 per month
Functionality
5
Echosec
ITQlick rating
3.3/5
Score
62/100
Pricing
5.4/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
3

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.