Buffer and MeetEdgar are both popular with solopreneurs and small teams, but they solve slightly different problems. Buffer is a general-purpose publishing workspace — a clean calendar, a transparent per-channel price, and a free-forever plan that keeps it accessible at any budget. MeetEdgar is the evergreen-recycling specialist: its signature feature is a categorized content library that automatically re-shares older posts when new content runs out, a setup-once-and-let-it-run workflow for creators with deep back catalogs. This page compares the two honestly on pricing, platforms, and everyday publishing features as of June 2026, and notes where SocialKit — a flat-EUR scheduler with 15 accounts at the entry price — fits in.
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All three tools side by side, grouped by category. Pricing and feature availability as of June 2026.
| Feature | Buffer | MeetEdgar | SocialKit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platforms | |||
| Platforms supported | All 11 | 10 of 11 | All 11 |
| Bluesky | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mastodon | Yes | No | Yes |
| Threads | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Google Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Pricing & trial | |||
| Entry price | $5/mo per channel (Essentials)Free plan: up to 3 channels | $29.99/mo (Eddie)$299/year (about $24.91/mo) billed annually — as of June 2026 | €29/mo flat (€17.40/mo billed annually) |
| Pricing model | Per channel — each connected account billed separately | Two flat USD plans — extra accounts billed as add-ons | Flat plans — all 11 platforms included, no per-network pricing |
| Social accounts included | Pay per channelChannels beyond 10 cost less per channel | 5 on Eddie · 25 on EdgarExtra accounts $4.99/mo on Eddie, $2.99/mo on Edgar (monthly billing) | 15 on Solo · 30 on Team |
| Free trial | 14 days (paid plans) + free plan | 30 daysAdvertised as no payment required on their homepage; no free plan | 7 days — €0.00 due today |
| Money-back guarantee | NoNone listed on buffer.com/pricing (June 2026) | NoNone listed on meetedgar.com/pricing (June 2026) | 7 days |
| Publishing & scheduling | |||
| Scheduled posts | Unlimited on paid plans · 10/channel on Free | Unlimited on both plansWeekly automations capped: 10 on Eddie, 1,000 on Edgar | Unlimited on every plan |
| Best-time auto-posting | Via analytics recommendationsAdvanced analytics on paid plans | Auto-fills time slots from the librarySlot-based automation rather than best-time prediction | Yes |
| Per-platform customization | Yes | Not listedNot shown on MeetEdgar’s pricing page (June 2026) | Yes |
| First-comment scheduling | Paid plans | Not listedNot shown on MeetEdgar’s pricing page (June 2026) | Yes |
| Calendar view | Yes | Queue-based schedulingTime-slot schedule; calendar not highlighted on their pricing page | Yes |
| Content & AI | |||
| AI assistant | AI Assistant on all plans | Inky AI — 15 credits/mo on Eddie, 50 on EdgarCredits expire every 30 days; extra 100 credits cost $2.50 | Every plan (metered credits) |
| Post templates | Not listedNot shown on the Buffer pricing page (June 2026) | Post variations via Inky AIAI-generated variations of library posts | Yes |
| Content library | Ideas library (100 on Free, unlimited on paid) | Evergreen library with categories4 categories on Eddie · unlimited on Edgar | Yes |
| Thread posts (X, Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon) | Not listedNot shown on the Buffer pricing page (June 2026) | Not listedNot shown on MeetEdgar’s pricing page (June 2026) | Yes |
| Hashtag manager | Paid plans | AI hashtag suggestions (Inky)No dedicated hashtag manager listed (June 2026) | Yes |
| Collaboration | |||
| Team seats | Unlimited on Team plan$10/mo per channel | 20 team members on both plans | 2 on Team · unlimited on Enterprise |
| Approval workflow | Team plan only$10/mo per channel | Not listedNot shown on MeetEdgar’s pricing page (June 2026) | Team & Enterprise plans |
| Comments on posts | Internal notes on paid plans | Not listedNot shown on MeetEdgar’s pricing page (June 2026) | Team & Enterprise plans |
| Integrations & support | |||
| Analytics | 30-day history on Free · advanced on paid plans | Analytics dashboard included | Included on every plan |
| API + webhooks | API access on all plansFree plan limited to 1 key, 3,000 requests/mo | Not listedNot shown on MeetEdgar’s pricing page (June 2026) | Every plan, incl. Solo |
| Support | Help center + email | Help docs + email | Email · priority on Enterprise |
| Verdict | |||
| Best for | Solo users with 1–3 channels who want a free plan | Evergreen content recycling for solopreneurs | Posting to many platforms on one flat EUR plan |
Pricing as of June 2026. Buffer figures per their public pricing page; MeetEdgar figures per their public pricing page. Both may change. SocialKit facts per our own pricing page.
Entry plans compared. SocialKit prices are in EUR; all 11 platforms included — no per-network pricing.
About $55/month with all 11 networks connected (channels beyond 10 cost less per channel). Team plan: $10/month per channel. As of June 2026.
$299/year (about $24.91/month) billed annually. Edgar plan: $49.99/month ($499/year) for 25 accounts. Extra accounts from $1.99–$4.99/month each. As of June 2026.
billed annually · €29/month billed monthly
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Pricing as of June 2026. Buffer and MeetEdgar prices are taken from their public pricing pages (linked above) and may change. Full SocialKit plan details on our pricing page.
Each tool genuinely wins somewhere. Here is the honest split.
Bottom line
Buffer and MeetEdgar are both honest tools for their intended audiences. Buffer’s free plan and simple per-channel workspace make it the go-to for anyone who wants low commitment at small channel counts, and its 11-platform coverage including Mastodon and full YouTube is a real advantage. MeetEdgar’s evergreen recycling is genuinely useful for coaches, bloggers, and creators with deep back catalogs who want content to keep circulating without re-posting manually — and the 30-day trial and 20 team members are honest value. The place both leave buyers wanting more is when the account count pushes past 5, Mastodon or long-form YouTube needs a home, or the AI allowance feels thin. That is where SocialKit’s flat plan picks up the job.
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