Buffer vs Oktopost Comparison

98% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Buffer

Social Media Management Software

4.4 1,125 user ratings

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93% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Oktopost

Social Media Management Software

4.5 347 user ratings

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Overview

Description	Buffer is an effective tool to manage more than one social media accounts through a single dashboard. You can also create posts and schedule them for future uploads. The feature of auto publishing helps to publish content as and when relevant. One added feature of Buffer helps you to create a queue of posts and uploads them according to the schedule set by you. Buffer converts the number of likes, shares, comments tweets and other reactions of your post into numerical value which helps you to measure your post’s popularity on different social media platforms. Buffer also provides free trial which allows you to judge whether all your needs are being fulfilled or not. Read more	Oktopost is a B2B social media management solution for businesses to manage, monitor and measure all of their social media activities and reach scheduled B2B goals. The platform helps to maximise content visibility, measure the true impact of social media marketing, engage customers and make the company more social network friendly. With Oktopost, businesses can build a stronger employer brand and promote social selling with its built-in employee advocacy tool. The platform also allows users to integrate it with Marketo, Salesforce, Eloqua and many other platforms to build stronger relationships across multiple channels. Oktopost helps to discover ideas, streamline approvals and schedule dozens of posts quickly. Users can create custom dashboards and track the performance of individual posts regarding their engagement, acquisition and audience insights. The platform also showcases topic relevant conversations and introduces social intelligence to inform users about new trends. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $5.00. Offers Free-forever plan.	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.
SW Score & Breakdown	98% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 100% Reviews 99% Momentum 69% Popularity 93%	93% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 100% Reviews 88% Momentum 63% Popularity 83%
SaaSworthy Awards	# 1 Most Worthy # 3 Highly Rated	# 18 Highly Rated # 8 Highly Rated

Features

Total Features	9 Features	9 Features
Common Features for All	Analytics (Social Media) Helps you analyse performance based on reaction to posts Auto Publishing Publishes scheduled posts as and when they become relevant Brand Tracking Helps to know the position of your brand on the social media network Content Management Helps you to create and customize your contents to make user and SEO friendly Customer Engagement Enables the brand to maintain contact with their potential customers Multi-Account Management Facilitates the usage of multiple social media account for a wider reach Multi-User Collaboration Allows multiple users to work on one project to ensure effective team work Posts Scheduling Schedules your posts beforehand to post contents timely even in your absence Social Media Monitoring Helps to track, monitor, and manage multiple social media channels to find the responses by your followers about a specific brand/company/person online + 6 More - Show Less	Analytics (Social Media) Helps you analyse performance based on reaction to posts Auto Publishing Publishes scheduled posts as and when they become relevant Brand Tracking Helps to know the position of your brand on the social media network Content Management Helps you to create and customize your contents to make user and SEO friendly Customer Engagement Enables the brand to maintain contact with their potential customers Multi-Account Management Facilitates the usage of multiple social media account for a wider reach Multi-User Collaboration Allows multiple users to work on one project to ensure effective team work Posts Scheduling Schedules your posts beforehand to post contents timely even in your absence Social Media Monitoring Helps to track, monitor, and manage multiple social media channels to find the responses by your followers about a specific brand/company/person online + 6 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS
Modes of Support	Business Hours Online	Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.4/5 1,125 user ratings	4.5/5 347 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 59.8% Very Good 27.8% Average 6.1% Poor 2% Terrible 4.3%	Excellent 60.8% Very Good 31.4% Average 7.5% Poor 0% Terrible 0.3%
User Sentiments	Ease of Use, Scheduling Functionality, Time Saving, Extensive Integrations Limited Features in Free Plan, Occasional Posting Errors, Instagram Integration Issues, Limited Analytics Functionality	Ease of Use, Comprehensive Analytics and Reporting, Effective Campaign Management, Extensive Integrations Limited Social Media Platform Integrations, Occasional Software Bugs, Inconsistent Tagging Functionality, Limited Social Listening Capabilities
Review Summary	Buffer is generally praised for its user-friendly interface, ease of use, and robust scheduling features. Many users appreciate its compatibility with various social media platforms, while others highlight its ability to streamline their social media marketing efforts. The sentiment analysis tools and collaboration features also receive positive feedback. However, some users express concerns about limited customization options, occasional bugs and glitches, and pricing compared to competitors.	Oktopost receives positive feedback for its user-friendly interface, comprehensive social media management capabilities, and strong analytics and reporting features. It is praised for its ability to streamline social media marketing tasks, helping users save time and improve efficiency. Additionally, Oktopost's customer support is often mentioned as being responsive and helpful. Some users have expressed concerns about the platform's pricing and the occasional occurrence of technical glitches. However, overall, Oktopost is generally well-received by its users and is considered a valuable tool for social media marketers.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $5.00. Offers Free-forever plan.	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Free Free Essentials $5.00 $6.00 per month Team $10.00 $12.00 per user / month Agency $100.00 $120.00 per month	Oktopost Custom
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