# TractionScout vs Buffer

Buffer schedules posts across many social networks. TractionScout plans and
posts too, then shows which posts brought visitors, sign-ups and revenue,
for every project in one workspace.

## Price

| | Buffer Essentials | TractionScout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly price | $18 for 3 channels ($6 per channel) | Free during the alpha |
| What it covers | Social scheduling | Social posting, web analytics, SEO, AI-search tracking, Scout |

Buffer's price is its monthly-billed Essentials plan on its
[pricing page](https://buffer.com/pricing), checked on 16 October 2026.

## Keep Buffer if

- You publish to networks TractionScout does not cover yet, like Pinterest
  or Mastodon.
- Scheduling is all you need from a social tool.

## Choose TractionScout if

- You post to X, Instagram, Threads or TikTok.
- You want reach, visits and sign-ups per post, not only engagement.
- You also pay for analytics, SEO or AI-search tools.

## Switching

Connect the accounts you post from, then plan the week in the Social
planner. Nothing is posted without your approval.
[Connect X](/docs/connect-x.html) · [Connect TikTok](/docs/connect-tiktok.html).

[Start free with Buffer replaced](/signup/tractionscout?replaces=buffer)


Maintained by TractionScout · Reviewed 2026-10-16 · Updated 2026-10-16