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Scalegion vs. Buffer
Buffer is a scheduling tool: you write your posts and Buffer publishes them, with an AI assistant to help you edit. Scalegion writes the posts, makes the pictures and short videos, and publishes them for you. Buffer has a free plan for up to three channels and paid plans from $5 a month per channel; Scalegion is free to start, with paid plans from $39 a month.
Both are good tools for different businesses. Here is an honest comparison. Facts about Buffer come from its own website, checked October 24, 2026; check their site for the latest.
What Buffer says it offers
- A free plan for up to three channels, with 10 scheduled posts per channel.
- Essentials at $5 a month per channel and Team at $10 a month per channel.
- An AI Assistant that helps you refine and repurpose posts you write.
Side by side
| Scalegion | Buffer | |
|---|---|---|
| Who writes the posts | Scalegion, from your website; you approve | You, with AI help |
| Pictures and short videos | Made for you, with your logo | You bring your own |
| Plans the week for you | Yes | No |
| Starting price | Free; paid from $39/month | Free; paid from $5/month per channel |
Choose Buffer if
- You already have content and only need a simple, low-cost scheduler.
- You enjoy writing your own posts and want full control of every word.
Choose Scalegion if
- You run a small business and want the posts written, designed and published for you.
- You want pictures and short videos made from your own products, with your logo.
- Your customers are on Facebook and Instagram as well as TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn.
- You want a clear price that starts free and never charges you extra.
Questions and answers
Is Scalegion an alternative to Buffer?
Yes, for small businesses that want their social media done for them. Buffer suits a different need, described above.
How much does Scalegion cost?
Scalegion is free to start, with paid plans from $39 a month.
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Last updated October 24, 2026.