SocialDock vs Buffer
A Buffer alternative without the per-channel math
Buffer bills per connected channel — $5–10/month, per channel, on top of its plan price. SocialDock is one flat price per workspace, whether you connect 3 accounts or 50, plus a full API and an MCP server for AI agents.
| Feature | SocialDock | Buffer |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat per workspace: $0 / $3 / $6 / $9 per month | Per connected channel: $0 (3 channels) / $5 / $10 per channel per month |
| Cost at 10 connected accounts | $9/mo flat (Unlimited plan covers unlimited social sets) | ≈ $50–100/mo, since each channel is billed separately |
| Free plan | 5 social sets, 50 posts/mo, no card required | 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel |
| Developer REST API | Included on the Unlimited plan, no per-request metering | Included from the free tier, metered: 3,000–15,000 requests/mo by plan |
| AI agent / MCP access | Hosted MCP server — Claude, Cursor, and Gemini CLI can call publishing tools directly | In-app AI writing assistant for captions and ideas, not agent tool-calling |
| Platforms supported | 11 platforms, including Reddit and Telegram | 11 platforms, including Mastodon and Google Business Profile |
Buffer pricing and platform list per buffer.com/pricing, checked 2026-07-28. Verify current details before switching — pricing pages change.
Where Buffer still has an edge
Both platforms cover 11 networks, just not the same 11 — Buffer has Mastodon and Google Business Profile, which SocialDock doesn't support yet. Buffer is also a longer-established product with a deeper analytics suite. If either of those matters more to you than flat pricing and API/MCP access, Buffer may be the better fit today.