Compare/Head to head

Buffer vs Supergrow

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

Supergrow

$31/mo 7 day free trial

LinkedIn content tool for creators and executives, with AI interviews, repurposing and scheduling. Pro is $31/mo billed annually, or $39 monthly.

Where Supergrow fits

  • Solo creators who want MCP and carousels on the entry Pro plan
  • Executives who would rather talk than write posts
  • People repurposing videos, articles and PDFs
  • Teams that want to try it for 7 days first

At a glance

DetailBufferSupergrow
Starting price$5/channel/mo$31/mo
Free tier✓Yes–No
Free trial14 day free trial7 day free trial
MCP server✓Yes✓Yes
Public API✓Yes–No
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

Supergrow

Stands out: Postcast turns a short AI interview into several LinkedIn posts, and Pro adds a Supergrow MCP server for Claude or ChatGPT.

Watch out: The entry plan is Pro at $39/mo billed monthly; there is no cheaper Starter tier now. Teams is $199/mo, or $189 billed annually.

Not the right fit for

  • Social teams that post to many networks
  • Buyers who want a plan under $30/mo

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

Supergrow

  • Pro at $31/mo billed yearly, $39/mo monthly
  • 7-day free trial on every plan
  • MCP server included on Pro
  • No plan below Pro at $31/mo
  • Teams jumps to $189/mo billed yearly
  • LinkedIn only, no other networks

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

Supergrow

$31/mo

Pro is $31/mo billed annually, or $39 billed monthly, and includes MCP, carousels and analytics. Teams is $189/mo billed annually, or $199 monthly. Enterprise is custom pricing. Every plan includes a 7-day free trial, and the yearly toggle saves up to 20%. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is Buffer cheaper than Supergrow?
Buffer starts lower, at $5/channel/mo against $31/mo for Supergrow. 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 Supergrow for free?
Buffer carries a free tier on our listing. Buffer offers a 14 day free trial. Supergrow offers a 7 day free trial.
Does Buffer or Supergrow have an MCP server?
Buffer and Supergrow 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?