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.

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

Detail	Buffer	MagicPost
Starting price	$5/channel/mo	$29/mo
Free tier	✓Yes	–No
Free trial	14 day free trial	Yes
MCP server	✓Yes	✓Yes
Public API	✓Yes	✓Yes
Listed under	Personal brand	LinkedIn, 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 19 Sep 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 19 Sep 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 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?