Is Buffer worth it for a solo developer?

Where Buffer is worth it

If you write posts yourself, want them on a calendar and like checking analytics on your phone, Buffer is worth it. It is mature, easy to set up and has a free plan that is enough to find out whether you will stick with it.

Where it is not the right tool

If an AI agent writes your content and you run several products, the bottleneck is different: you want one request per day that turns into a fitted post per platform, a record of every post URL, and reach into platforms that have no integration, such as Medium or Xiaohongshu. Buffer is not designed for that.

That gap is why Postwire exists. It does less than Buffer for people scheduling by hand, and more for an agent posting across many platforms.

Frequently asked

Is Buffer free for solo developers?

Buffer has a free plan with limits; see buffer.com/pricing for the current details.

Does Buffer have an API for agents?

Check Buffer's developer documentation for the current state of its API; Buffer is primarily used through its own apps.

Should I switch from Buffer to Postwire?

Only if an agent writes your posts or you need no-API platforms. Many people keep Buffer for hand-made posts.

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