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Buffer Inc

Buffer

Composite Score
8.9 /10
CX Score
9.1 /10
Category
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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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

88 Likeliness to Recommend

91 Plan to Renew

85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+93 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?

1% Negative
5% Neutral
94% Positive

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Respectful
  • Enables Productivity
  • Effective Service

Feature Ratings

Average 85

Social Moderation and Workflow Management

88

Social Media Channel Integration Inbound

87

Social Post Archival

87

Social Media Channel Integration Outbound

87

Campaign Execution

86

Dashboards and Visualization

85

Social Asset Management

84

Social Response Management

84

Contextual Analysis

84

Trend Analysis

82

Sentiment Analysis

79

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 83

Ease of Implementation

87

Ease of Data Integration

87

Quality of Features

85

Ease of IT Administration

85

Usability and Intuitiveness

84

Business Value Created

82

Ease of Customization

82

Vendor Support

81

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

81

Breadth of Features

81

Availability and Quality of Training

80

Buffer Reviews

Maurice H.

  • Role: Consultant
  • Industry: Entertainment
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2023

Easy to use,

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Buffer from other similar products?

The ease of use and the inclusion of most major social platforms makes Buffer your top choice for Social Media Management.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Managing all my social posts and the ability to interact with fans/visitors if needed. The re-shuffle feature is also very unique and helpful to create a fresh set of “new” posts.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing that stands out in negative terms. It recently included a lot of new features, so it now seems very complete.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Because Buffer has a free version, where you can add 3 social profiles, there is no excuse to try it out on a few of your platforms. See what you like about it (probably a lot :-) and choose a good subscription plan that matches your needs. It will be your go-to platform for sure!

Pros

  • Performance Enhancing
  • Friendly Negotiation
  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable

Anthony G.

  • Role: C-Level
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2023

Great user interface, and extremely simple to use.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Buffer from other similar products?

As a game designer, being connected to numerous social media sites is crucial for spreading the word about your creation. Since team size and funding are limited, though, it's necessary to divide attention between making the game and getting the word out about it. But buffer can help with that. Just by clicking a few buttons, you may do a great deal. It simplified the entire process, from writing posts to setting up appointments, and was a huge help. The finest thing is that it produces reliable results, to the point that even my other developers are pleased.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Buffer is an excellent set of tools for managing social media accounts, boasting a sleek interface and constant, reliable updates and support. It's a huge plus because it's less expensive than some alternatives. If you're trying to convince businesses that don't want to spend a ton of money on digital marketing to buy an SMM platform, the low price is a major selling point.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The service is fine, however I have had issues when a different magazine was released instead of the one I requested. It's as though some people were early and others were late; I'd like it if they could adjust for this, as it's an annoyance and reflects poorly on me. Whilst I still consider this a transitory situation, I believe that with your help, we can fix it. If they can fix this, it will be fantastic.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Buffer is a fantastic time management app in my opinion. As someone who has utilized it mostly in smaller businesses, I can attest to its usefulness in that setting. To put it simply, it's a convenient hub for controlling your timetable. It's not as over the top as some of the others, but there are premium versions with extra features. They are unnecessary for most startups. They are preferable to lack, but not essential.

Pros

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

Teresa F.

  • Role: C-Level
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2023

An excellent social media management tool, Buffer

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Buffer from other similar products?

To manage and market on social media, Buffer is an excellent tool. Buffer's easy-to-navigate interface is its strongest feature. Unlike other SMM programs where you become lost in a sea of buttons, this one is straightforward and doesn't require a digital compass to traverse. Just click a button, and all of your social media accounts will be linked. You've got everything set up, and you're good to go. A free version of Buffer is available. Indeed, you may be assured that cramming the program will never be an issue. There is a fully functional analytics tool included with the free Buffer plan.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

When it comes to social media marketing, Buffer provides everything you could possibly need to manage a successful business or campaign. There are almost no bugs, the price is right, and you can connect with your audience on a number of different social media sites, setting us apart from the competition. Scheduling posts in advance simplifies online communication. The option to "buffer this" is a functionality that cannot be found in similar products. You may now copy, schedule, and share any image you come across online with ease. Whenever you come across an intriguing article or picture, you should definitely share it right away.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Several useful features offered by rivals are absent here. I'm referring to functions like Twitter and LinkedIn integration tags. The proper tagging features were still missing the last time I used this program, thus it was necessary to open a new tab to double-check if the login was entered correctly. The fact that Buffer's mid-tier plan is designed for just two users is another thing I don't like. Mid-range pricing, in my perspective, should accommodate three people at the very least.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

For smaller businesses or companies where communication across departments is widespread, I recommend Buffer. Because it requires little in the way of setup or training and provides adequate basic tracking for measuring impact, it is especially useful for businesses where the degree of social media understanding may not be very strong. I believe there are more sophisticated solutions to employ if you plan on producing a great deal of material across several accounts and want in-depth statistics.

Pros

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

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