The search for the ideal social media management software can be a daunting job, as there are a variety of choices and features to take into consideration.

As I am a (let’s admit that) partial Buffer employees, I’ve done my best to analyze both from the perspective of a neutral person to assist you in making an informed choice.

This article will look at the main distinctions in Buffer and eClincher, to help you in locating the best solution to manage your social media requirements. So, let’s take a look at both

Seven Key Differences Between Buffer and eClincher

1. Free Plan Availability

Buffer provides a free plan with three channels and the capacity to plan up 30 posts. The downside is that eClincher doesn’t have any free plans.

This is what makes Buffer the perfect option for those who wish to try the platform before signing up to a pay plan.

1. High Starting Price

The eClincher starting plan is $65 per month, while Buffer lets users start with no cost and has affordable plans for paid users starting at six dollars per calendar month. This is what makes Buffer an affordable option for small and new businesses with a small amount of money to spend.

1. Unlimited Users

eClincher doesn’t provide unlimited users. Even on the highest priced Agency plans, which begins at $425 a month, only six users are offered. This is quite limiting for agencies and teams with several team members. The addition of a user to eClincher is $50 per month for each user. This means that prices could quickly increase for teams with a growing number of members.

The Buffer Agency plan offers unlimited users, which helps organizations of every size to get the most value from the plan. Talking of plans …

1. More Affordable Plans

When comparing similar plans Buffer generally offers the most cost-effective alternatives. We compared Buffer and Xoom in competition to see which one is better:

eClincher

Buffer

Basic Plan 10 channels for $65 a month.

Essentials Plan Ten channels at $50 a month.

Premier Plan $20 channels at $175 monthly.

Essentials Plan Twenty channels, $100 a month.

The Agency Plan includes 40 channels, six users for $425 per month.

Agency Plan 40 channels Unlimited users for $30 per month.

Depending on the type of plan, eClincher costs between 30 and to 50 percent more costly Buffer however, this is despite Buffer having more capabilities in many areas, such as the ability to have unlimited number of users AI support …

1. Mastodon Support

Contrary to eClincher which is a competitor, Buffer lets users connect to and schedule posts for Mastodon and offers more flexibility with regards to choice of social media platforms.

1. AI Assistance

The two apps Buffer and eClincher both offer AI functions, but Buffer provides AI assistance for all plans including its free version. eClincher offers AI assistance with their Premier plans ($175 monthly) and above, which makes Buffer an easier choice for people looking for a bit of AI-driven help.