Compare/Checked 8 October 2026
Buffer vs Mirkaat
Buffer is simple and has a free plan, but it bills every channel. With several brands, the bill grows fast.
Side by side.
Prices from each pricing page on 8 October 2026, in USD, for 1 user. Where a tool only shows yearly billing, the row says so.
| Row | Buffer | Mirkaat |
|---|---|---|
| How they charge | Per channel. Every account you connect is billed | Per brand. 1 brand = 1 business on all 8 networks |
| Entry price | $5 per channel a month, billed yearly (Essentials) | $22 a month, or $18 billed yearly (Solo) |
| 2 brands, 8 networks | Up to $80 a month (16 channels) | $22 a month (Solo, 300 posts) |
| 5 brands, 8 networks | Up to $200 a month (40 channels) | $29 a month (Freelancer, 1,000 posts) |
| 15 brands, 8 networks | Up to $600 a month (120 channels) | $79 a month (Agency, 3,000 posts) |
| X | Included, billed as 1 channel | Included on every plan |
| Posts | Not capped on paid plans | 300, 1,000 or 3,000 a month. 1,000 more for $20 |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days, no card |
| Best for | A few channels for 1 brand, and a generous free plan | Freelancers and agencies posting for several brands |
| Networks | 8 of 8 | 8 of 8 |
A fair Buffer alternative.
Where each one wins. Buffer does some things better, and it should say so here.
Where Buffer is better
- A free plan for up to 3 channels.
- A long track record and a very simple editor.
- Prices per channel fall above 10 channels.
Where Mirkaat is better
- 1 price per brand covers all 8 networks, so 5 brands is $29 a month, not up to $200.
- Runway shows which feed runs out of posts first.
- 50+ post checks fix each version before it goes out.
Who should pick which.
Pick Buffer if
You post for 1 brand on 2 or 3 networks and want to stay free.
Pick Mirkaat if
You post for several brands on most networks and want 1 flat price per brand.
Sources, checked 8 October 2026
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Buffer vs Mirkaat questions.
6 answers. Anything else: hello@mirkaat.com
01Is Mirkaat cheaper than Buffer?
For 5 brands on all 8 networks, Mirkaat is $29 a month with 1,000 posts. Buffer is Up to $200 a month for the same setup, from its pricing page on 8 October 2026. For 1 brand on 2 or 3 networks, Buffer can cost less.
02What is a good Buffer alternative for agencies?
Mirkaat is built for people who post for more than 1 brand. It charges per brand, not per account, and every brand gets all 8 networks with X included.
03Can I move from Buffer to Mirkaat?
Yes. Connect each network to a brand in Mirkaat, then schedule new posts there. Mirkaat does not import your Buffer queue, so finish or move your scheduled posts first.
04Does Mirkaat post to X?
Yes. X is included on every Mirkaat plan with no fee per account. On Buffer: included, billed as 1 channel.
05Does Mirkaat limit posts?
Yes. Plans include 300, 1,000 or 3,000 posts a month, and 1 post sent to 1 network counts once. You can add 1,000 more for $20 a month.
06Is there a free trial?
Mirkaat is 14 days free with no card. Buffer: 14 days.