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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

92 Plan to Renew

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Since last award

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?

2% Negative
3% Neutral
95% Positive

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Respectful
  • Acts with Integrity
  • Enables Productivity

Feature Ratings

Average 85

Social Moderation and Workflow Management

88

Social Media Channel Integration Inbound

88

Social Post Archival

87

Social Media Channel Integration Outbound

87

Campaign Execution

86

Dashboards and Visualization

85

Social Response Management

84

Social Asset Management

84

Contextual Analysis

83

Trend Analysis

82

Sentiment Analysis

79

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 84

Ease of Data Integration

87

Ease of Implementation

87

Quality of Features

86

Ease of IT Administration

85

Usability and Intuitiveness

84

Ease of Customization

83

Business Value Created

83

Availability and Quality of Training

81

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

81

Vendor Support

81

Breadth of Features

81

Buffer Reviews

Rushabh L.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Finance
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2024

Fabulous product and easy to implement

Likeliness to Recommend

6 /10

What differentiates Buffer from other similar products?

Its intuitive is easy and clean and very easy to implement. Buffer reply tool allows you to manage social media engagements support multiple platforms

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Support for multiple platforms

What do you dislike most about this product?

Native integrations with CRM tool and project management tools

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

You can start with free plan You should also consider your team size Try using its browser extension as well its amazing value for money in this range

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Caring
  • Unique Features
  • Effective Service

Cons

  • Inhibits Innovation

Tania C.

  • Role: Industry Specific Role
  • Industry: Healthcare
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2024

A really super product that I greatly enjoy using.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Buffer from other similar products?

Buffer has a very intuitive interface, making it the ideal choice for SMEs.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I really like having the ability to customise posts and schedule them.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing - it's a great product.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Choose Buffer and you won't regret it.

Pros

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

Mohammad A.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Healthcare
  • Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2024

Excellent Product

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Buffer from other similar products?

Buffer is renowned for its clean, intuitive interface, making it an ideal choice for small businesses, startups, and individuals. The platform focuses on ease of use, allowing users to quickly schedule posts, manage multiple accounts, and analyze performance without a steep learning curve.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Buffer provides excellent customer support and a wealth of educational resources, including blog posts, webinars, and guides. This support helps users maximize their use of the platform and stay updated on social media trends.

What do you dislike most about this product?

While Buffer offers basic analytics, they might not be sufficient for users who need deep, comprehensive insights into their social media performance. The analytics are straightforward, but those needing in-depth reporting or data export options might find Buffer lacking compared to more advanced tools.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Buffer offers features that suggest the best times to post based on your audience's activity. Make sure to use these tools to maximize engagement by scheduling posts at optimal times.

Pros

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

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