Buffer vs Hootsuite

Buffer starts free and stays affordable. Hootsuite starts at $99/mo per user and keeps climbing. For solo creators, this isn't even a contest. Hootsuite is for enterprise teams locked into contracts; Buffer is for everyone else.

Verdict

Buffer for solo creators, no question. Hootsuite's $99/mo per user pricing is absurd for individuals, and the product hasn't innovated meaningfully in years. The only reason to use Hootsuite is if your company pays for it and you need social listening or ad management at enterprise scale.