Instation vs Buffer

Comparing the features of Instation to Buffer

Feature
Instation
Buffer

Capability Features

99% Post Reliability
99%
About Section Analyzer & Generator
AI Assistant
AI Image Generation
AI Post Generator
AI-Assisted Comments
Analytics & Reporting
Analytics Recommendations
Audience Demographics
Auto Publishing
Automated Post Scheduling
Banner Designer
Basic Analytics & Profile Score
Calendar and Queue View
Carousel Post Generator
Comment Assistant
Coming soon
Comment Triage and Response
Content Calendar Creation
Content Library
Content Repurposing
Crosspost Everywhere
Custom Access and Permissions
Custom Approval Workflows
Customer Support
Dashboard Overview
Engagement Analytics
Engagement Lists
3 profiles on Pro, unlimited on Business
Full Analytics & Recommendations
Full Profile Optimization Details
GIF Creator
Global Best Time to Post
Hashtag Suggestions
Headline Generator
Image Templates
Link in Bio
LinkedIn Analytics Dashboard
Notification to Post
Posts Section
Postwise Analytics
Profile & Banner Analyzer
Resource Library
Free Marketing ToolsSocial Media GlossarySocial Media Marketing 101Best Time to PostSocial Media Resources
Save Ideas
Saved Drafts and Notes
Schedule Posts
Tag and Recycle Content
Tailored Posts Per Platform
Team Collaboration Tools
Team Features
Advanced Team Features (coming soon)
Topic Generator
Trending Influencers Analysis
Trends & News Finder
Unlimited User Invites
User Roles & Permissions
Viral LinkedIn Posts
Viral Post Remix

Integration Features

Article/URL Import
Content Import Integrations
CanvaDropboxGoogle
Image Import
LinkedIn Integration
Supported Social Networks
FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInThreadsBlueskyYouTube ShortsPinterestGoogle BusinessMastodonX
Supported Social Platforms
11
YouTube Integration

Limitation Features

Coming Soon Features
Advanced Team FeaturesComment AssistantEngagement Lists
Credit-Based Usage
LinkedIn Only Platform

Other Features

Active Users
191726
Annual Recurring Revenue
$22.6M
Blog and Knowledge Base
Open Company Transparency
Posts Published Last Month
7858881
Supported User Types
CreatorsSmall businessesAgencies
Teammates
73
Total Customers
67016
User Segmentation
Content CreatorsStartup FoundersFreelancersLeaders & CoachesHR & RecruitersSales ProfessionalsMarketing TeamsJob Seekers

Pricing Features

Business Plan Credits
Unlimited
Business Plan Price
$35/month
Free Plan Credits
10
Free Tier
No Credit Card for Free Tier
No Credit Card Required
Pricing Plans Available
FreeProBusiness
Pricing Scales with Business
Pro Plan Credits
150
Pro Plan Price
$18/month