Can I open-source Buffer?
YES · mature open-source replacementYes. Postiz (34k stars), Mixpost Lite (4k stars), BrightBean Studio (2k stars) are mature open-source replacements for Buffer — self-host with real ops work and stop paying $6/mo.
They pay because social APIs break and scheduling must be reliable.
xmulti-network API maintenance
xpost previews
xanalytics
xapprovals
xmobile apps
xteam queues
xplatform policy changes
These projects already replace it, free.
PPostizThe broadest open scheduler here; free means running PostgreSQL, Redis, Temporal and your own platform credentials.open source↗MMixpost LiteA polished single-user scheduler with queues and basic analytics; the serious team features live in the paid edition.open source↗BBrightBean StudioA startlingly complete free scheduler: approvals, inbox, analytics, clients, API and MCP, with someone else running the servers.open source↗What each one is, in full: Postiz · Mixpost Lite
all 3 open-source alternatives to Buffer →· no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real
Buffer pricing
| plan | monthly | annual (per mo) | what you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| free | $0/workspace | $0/workspace | 3 channels; 10 scheduled posts/channel; 100 ideas; 1 user; 1 API key; 3,000 API requests/month; 5 AI reply suggestions/week; 1 saved reply; 30-day analytics history. |
| essentials | $6/workspace | $5/workspace | Per connected channel; up to 5,000 queued posts/channel under fair use; 1 user; 3 API keys; 7,500 API requests/month. |
| team | $12/workspace | $10/workspace | Per connected channel; up to 5,000 queued posts/channel under fair use; unlimited users; 5 API keys; 15,000 API requests/month. |
free tier3 channels; 10 scheduled posts/channel; 100 ideas; 1 user; 1 API key; 3,000 API requests/month; 5 AI reply suggestions/week; 1 saved reply; 30-day analytics history
billingmonthly + annual (2 months free); 14-day no-card trial, then auto-downgrades to Free if not upgraded
hidden costsPricing is per connected channel, and a Start Page counts as a channel. Volume discounts begin after 10 channels, but the full current discount schedule is not publicly itemized.
verified 2026-08-14 · source ↗
Can I open-source Buffer?
Yes. Postiz replaces Buffer today — self-host it on your own server or machine with no subscription. The full list of open-source alternatives is on this page.
How much does Buffer cost?
Buffer costs about $6/month (Essentials, checked 2026-07-30), which is $72 per year. That's what you save by replacing it with open source.
What do I lose by replacing Buffer?
Honestly: multi-network API maintenance; post previews; analytics; approvals; mobile apps; team queues; platform policy changes. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.
Is there an open-source alternative to Buffer?
Yes: Postiz (The broadest open scheduler here; free means running PostgreSQL, Redis, Temporal and your own platform credentials.) Mixpost Lite (A polished single-user scheduler with queues and basic analytics; the serious team features live in the paid edition.) BrightBean Studio (A startlingly complete free scheduler: approvals, inbox, analytics, clients, API and MCP, with someone else running the servers.) All 3 curated open-source alternatives are at caniopensourceit.online/buffer/alternatives.