Compare/Head to head

Buffer vs MagicPost

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Starting price

Buffer

$5/channel/mo Free tier 14 day free trial

Social media scheduler with a free three-channel plan. Paid Essentials is $5/channel/mo billed yearly ($60 per channel per year).

Where Buffer fits

  • Creators scheduling LinkedIn and other networks from one queue
  • Teams that want MCP on the free plan
  • Developers using the Buffer API
  • Small brands that want low per-channel pricing

MagicPost

$29/mo Free trial

LinkedIn writer, scheduler and analytics tool built on LinkedIn's official API. The Growth plan is $29/mo billed annually ($353/yr) or $49/mo monthly.

Where MagicPost fits

  • Creators who want LinkedIn posting without an extension
  • Agencies managing client LinkedIn accounts
  • Companies running employee advocacy on LinkedIn
  • Users who want to manage LinkedIn from an AI assistant

At a glance

DetailBufferMagicPost
Starting price$5/channel/mo$29/mo
Free tier✓Yes–No
Free trial14 day free trialYes
MCP server✓Yes✓Yes
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underPersonal brandLinkedIn, Personal brand

Where they pull apart

Buffer

Stands out: MCP is included on the free plan, so Claude or ChatGPT can draft and queue posts without a paid seat.

Watch out: The $5 figure is per channel on yearly billing; monthly costs more. Free caps you at 10 scheduled posts per channel and one user.

Not the right fit for

  • Newsrooms that need a full social suite beyond scheduling
  • Users who only want LinkedIn commenting, not a multi-network queue

MagicPost

Stands out: Publishes through LinkedIn's official API, not a browser extension, with an MCP server on the content plan.

Watch out: AI post generation and API/MCP start on the second plan ($39/mo annual, $69 monthly). The entry plan is manual writing plus analytics.

Not the right fit for

  • People who need Instagram, TikTok or X in one tool
  • Buyers who want AI writing on the cheapest plan

Pros and cons

Buffer

  • Free plan for three channels
  • Essentials $5/channel/mo billed yearly
  • MCP included on the free plan
  • Free allows only 10 scheduled posts per channel
  • Price is per channel, so costs add up
  • Not a LinkedIn lead-gen sequencer

MagicPost

  • Official LinkedIn API, no extension
  • Free trial with no card
  • MCP server for Claude and ChatGPT
  • LinkedIn only, no other networks
  • AI generation not on the entry plan
  • Best prices need annual billing

What each one costs

Buffer

$5/channel/mo

The Free plan covers three channels. Essentials is $5/channel/mo and Team $10/channel/mo billed yearly ($60 and $120 per channel per year); monthly billing costs about 20% more. Paid plans include a 14-day free trial. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

MagicPost

$29/mo

The entry Growth plan is $29/mo billed annually ($353/yr) or $49/mo monthly. The plan with AI generation and MCP is $39/mo annually or $69/mo monthly. Agency is $47 per client seat per month on annual billing ($59 monthly), and Team packs start at $129/mo for two seats. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is Buffer cheaper than MagicPost?
Buffer starts lower, at $5/channel/mo against $29/mo for MagicPost. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try Buffer or MagicPost for free?
Buffer carries a free tier on our listing. Buffer offers a 14 day free trial. MagicPost offers a free trial.
Does Buffer or MagicPost have an MCP server?
Buffer and MagicPost ship a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?