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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (78.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (64.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$0/ month
Buffer
Star Rating
(1,022)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (78.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansFacebook Pages Manager
Star Rating
(1,609)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (64.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0/ month
Learn more about Facebook Pages ManagerSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Buffer excels in its Content Calendar feature, scoring 9.2, which allows for seamless scheduling and planning of posts, while Facebook Pages Manager, with a score of 8.4, is seen as less intuitive in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Buffer's Quality of Support is notably higher at 8.5 compared to Facebook Pages Manager's 6.9, indicating that users find Buffer more responsive and helpful when issues arise.
- G2 users highlight Buffer's superior Ease of Use with a score of 9.2, making it more user-friendly for those new to social media management, whereas Facebook Pages Manager scores 8.3, suggesting a steeper learning curve.
- Users on G2 report that Buffer's Social Publishing capabilities are robust, scoring 9.3, which allows for efficient posting across multiple platforms, while Facebook Pages Manager, with a score of 9.0, is slightly less versatile in this regard.
- Reviewers say that Buffer's Campaign Planning feature, scoring 8.6, is more effective for strategizing social media efforts compared to Facebook Pages Manager's 7.8, which some users find lacking in comprehensive planning tools.
- Users say that Buffer's Content Creation tools, scoring 8.6, are more advanced and user-friendly, while Facebook Pages Manager's score of 8.1 indicates that users may face challenges in creating engaging content directly within the platform.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Buffer
Free
Free
For individuals and businesses getting started with social media.
- 3 social accounts in total
- Publish to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Business Profiles, Mastodon, Pinterest
- 10 scheduled posts per social account
Free Trial
Buffer
Free Trial is available
Facebook Pages Manager
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
899
8.5
1,365
Ease of Use
9.2
905
8.3
1,380
Ease of Setup
9.2
324
8.6
784
Ease of Admin
9.1
308
8.4
787
Quality of Support
8.5
643
6.9
1,104
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
268
7.9
711
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
879
7.2
1,342
Features by Category
Content & Collaboration
9.0(won by 0.6)
141
8.4
121
8.6(won by 0.5)
124
8.1
116
8.2(won by 0.1)
104
8.1
127
8.6(won by 0.4)
105
8.2
105
8.8(won by 0.2)
114
8.6
125
8.5(won by 0.4)
98
8.1
67
Social Management
7.9
665
8.5(won by 0.6)
1107
9.3(won by 0.3)
786
9.0
1137
8.4
641
8.8(won by 0.4)
1087
8.3
692
8.8(won by 0.5)
1134
Feature Not Available
8.3(won by default)
1024
8.6(won by 0.8)
98
7.8
63
8.3(won by 0.1)
24
8.2
13
Agentic AI - Social Media Management
7.1(won by default)
11
Not enough data
7.3(won by default)
11
Not enough data
6.8(won by default)
11
Not enough data
7.3(won by default)
11
Not enough data
7.1(won by default)
11
Not enough data
7.4(won by default)
11
Not enough data
7.1(won by default)
11
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Buffer and Facebook Pages Manager are categorized as Social Media Management
Unique Categories
Buffer has no unique categories
Facebook Pages Manager has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Buffer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Facebook Pages Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
34.0%
Computer Software
10.8%
Internet
7.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.1%
Real Estate
3.4%
Other
38.0%
Marketing and Advertising
19.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.2%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
5.2%
Information Technology and Services
4.3%
Real Estate
4.1%
Other
59.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Buffer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Andrew M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I think the integration with chrome plus the scheduling based on when my networks are most active is the bast aspect. With integration with platforms like tweriod and socialbro to determine what the best time to engage a network is, it's pretty much...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Kelly O.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I don’t like how sometimes it is hard to control the way things appear across multiple social media platforms, notably posts with links.
Facebook Pages Manager
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Daniel J.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Pages Manager makes it easy to monitor and post to your Facebook Pages. I use it for our work page and a few of my personal pages as well. It's nice to have them all in once place and be able to manage them all from within the app. The Insights section is...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Wine and Spirits
Missing features that would be nice, like album uploads. Analytics are limited (just use the desktop version).
Andrew M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I think the integration with chrome plus the scheduling based on when my networks are most active is the bast aspect. With integration with platforms like tweriod and socialbro to determine what the best time to engage a network is, it's pretty much...
Daniel J.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Pages Manager makes it easy to monitor and post to your Facebook Pages. I use it for our work page and a few of my personal pages as well. It's nice to have them all in once place and be able to manage them all from within the app. The Insights section is...
Kelly O.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I don’t like how sometimes it is hard to control the way things appear across multiple social media platforms, notably posts with links.
Verified User in Wine and Spirits
Missing features that would be nice, like album uploads. Analytics are limited (just use the desktop version).
Alternatives
Discussions
Can I have tabs open for multiple companies at a time?
4 Comments
MM
I have one Buffer account with multiple clients on that one account, so I just click on which platform/client I want to work on within that (so just one...Read more
Which platforms are next on the Buffer integration roadmap?
2 Comments
GP
Buffer has a new feature to offer: Shop Grid.
It is a landing page made specifically for your Instagram profile, where you can direct people back to your...Read more
LinkedIn workarounds
2 Comments
ED
When a data source like Facebook or LinkedIn removes an API (the way the data is shared from their warehouse to someone else’s, like Buffer’s, and the way...Read more
I notice that at times there are posts that are more highly viewed than others, and I can't figure out the exact trick. Any suggestions?
3 Comments
KC
It could also depend on how many post you’re making in a day. The more you post, the further down the post moves and most people only scroll down so far then...Read more
3rd party solutions?
2 Comments
BE
That's great news Eric!
@Jon the top tools I'd recommend are SimplyMeasured, SocialBakers and SproutSocial (though the latter isn't as comprehensive as the...Read more
How to change company group into company page
2 Comments
SS
Right now it's not possible to convert Facebook groups into pageRead more
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