Buffer vs Copy.ai
Buffer (Social media scheduling with an AI assistant.) and Copy.ai (GTM and marketing AI platform under Fullcast ownership.) compared side by side: plans and prices, vendor-stated features, platforms and sign-in, with the date each fact was checked. Matches based on official product information.
- Based on official vendor pages, linked below
- Buffer pricing checked: 2026-10-30
- Copy.ai pricing checked: 2026-10-30
At a glance
Buffer
Buffer- What it does
- Social media scheduling with an AI assistant.
- Strong at
- A good fit for creators scheduling social posts with light AI assistance.
- Free plan
- Yes - ongoing free plan
- Paid plans from
- US$6 / month
Pricing checked 2026-10-30 · Full Buffer record · Official site
Copy.ai
Copy.ai- What it does
- GTM and marketing AI platform under Fullcast ownership.
- Strong at
- Aimed at go-to-market teams automating sales and marketing workflows.
- Free plan
- No free plan
- Paid plans from
- US$29 / month
Pricing checked 2026-10-30 · Full Copy.ai record · Official site
Plans & pricing
Buffer plans & pricing
Checked 2026-10-30. · Vendor pricing page Confirm prices and terms with the vendor before buying.
Free
$0 / month
Essentials
US$6 / month for 1 channel (US$60 billed yearly)
Team
US$10 / channel / month, billed yearly
Copy.ai plans & pricing
Checked 2026-10-30. · Vendor pricing page Confirm prices and terms with the vendor before buying.
Chat
US$29 / month (US$24 / month billed yearly), 5 seats
Growth
$1,000/mo billed $12,000/yr
Expansion
$2,000/mo billed $24,000/yr
Scale
$3,000/mo billed $36,000/yr
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Side-by-side facts
| Buffer | Copy.ai | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes - ongoing free plan | No free plan |
| Paid plans from | US$6 / month | US$29 / month |
| Sign-in | Required to schedule, publish or connect channels. | Copy.ai has a sign-up page that needs email verification; the vendor does not state whether any use is possible without an account. Copy.ai is now owned by Fullcast (announced 15 Oct 2025). |
| API | Yes. GraphQL API with developer key authentication. | Copy.ai's pricing page lists API access under the Enterprise plan. Copy.ai is now owned by Fullcast (announced 15 Oct 2025). |
Worth knowing before you choose
Buffer - worth knowing
- Standing free plan includes the AI Assistant ("Unlimited credits", no stated fair-use cap - cadence/fair-use not stated).
Copy.ai - worth knowing
- Positioning is now GTM/sales plus marketing under Fullcast ownership.
Common questions
Is Buffer or Copy.ai free to use?
Buffer: Yes - ongoing free plan (checked 2026-10-30). Copy.ai: No free plan (checked 2026-10-30).
What do Buffer and Copy.ai cost?
Buffer's entry paid plan is US$6 / month and Copy.ai's is US$29 / month, from each vendor's pricing page (2026-10-30 and 2026-10-30 respectively). The tables above list every plan each vendor published.
Which is better, Buffer or Copy.ai?
It depends on the job. Buffer: A good fit for creators scheduling social posts with light AI assistance. Copy.ai: Aimed at go-to-market teams automating sales and marketing workflows. The feature and pricing tables above show where they differ.
Where do these facts come from?
Every fact on this page is read from the vendors' own product and pricing pages, with the checked date shown beside it. Links to both official pages are at the top of each column.
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This comparison is not a recommendation: it sets out what each vendor states on its own pages, with the dates those pages were checked. Prices and features change - confirm with the vendor before buying.