Blabla vs Buffer
Pick Buffer if your main need is scheduling posts on many networks at the lowest price. Pick Blabla if comments, spam under ads and DMs are the work that takes your time: Buffer has no automatic moderation and no comment-to-DM.
Blabla

- Built for
- Scheduling posts on many networks at a low price
- Priced by
- Per channel (one connected account)
- Paid plans from
- $5 per channel per month billed yearly ($6 monthly), Essentials
Blabla vs Buffer at a glance
Thirteen points that change the choice. Competitor facts come from Buffer's own pages, read on 11 November 2026.
| Feature | Blabla | Buffer |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Comments and DMs after you publish: moderation, AI replies, comment-to-DM | Scheduling posts on many networks at a low price |
| Pricing unit | Per workspace (one brand), whole team included | Per channel (one connected account) |
| Entry paid price | 29 € a month, or 19 € a month billed yearly (excl. VAT) | $5 per channel per month billed yearly ($6 monthly), Essentials |
| Free plan / trial | Free plan (100 actions a month); 7-day trial, no card | Free plan: 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel; 14-day trial on paid plans |
| Automatic comment moderation | Unlimited keyword rules and AI rules written in plain language; catches disguised spam (invisible characters, lookalike letters) | Not listed |
| Comments under ads | Yes, Facebook and Instagram ads, dark posts included (Pro, 99 €) | Not listed |
| AI replies (comments, DMs) | Yes, to comments and DMs, from your FAQ, as suggestions or automatic; faithful mode sends approved answers word for word (from Standard) | AI reply suggestions in your voice (5 a week free, unlimited paid) |
| Comment-to-DM | Yes, Instagram and Facebook, from Standard, no price per contact | Not listed |
| Scheduling / publishing | Beta: TikTok publishes today; Facebook and Instagram after Meta's review | Yes, 12 networks incl. LinkedIn, X, Pinterest, Threads, YouTube |
| Approvals | Beta, with the scheduling beta: multi-level approvals and client guest links | Yes, Team plan |
| Team inbox / tickets | Comments and DMs in one inbox, To do / Done, bulk actions, roles. Tickets with assignment and internal notes in beta | Comments only (community inbox); DMs not listed |
| Shopify / WooCommerce / PrestaShop | Beta: orders and products shown next to the conversation | Not listed |
| Networks | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn (DMs: Instagram and Messenger) | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, Threads, Pinterest, Bluesky, YouTube, X, Google Business Profile, Substack, Mastodon |
Try Blabla on your own comments
Buffer is a simple, low-cost scheduler. Blabla handles what happens after you post: it hides spam under posts and ads, answers comments and DMs from your FAQ and sends links by DM.

Pricing compared
Blabla
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Free | 0 €, 100 actions a month |
| Standard | 29 € a month, or 228 € a year (19 € a month) |
| Pro | 99 € a month, or 828 € a year (69 € a month); ad comments, unlimited automations |
| Enterprise | On request, for several brands or client workspaces |
Buffer
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Free | 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel |
| Essentials | $5 per channel a month billed yearly ($6 monthly) |
| Team | $10 per channel a month billed yearly ($12 monthly), unlimited members, approvals |
Paid plans come with a 14-day trial.
Prices as published on 11 November 2026. Blabla prices exclude VAT; Buffer prices are shown in the currency it uses.
Choose Buffer if
- Scheduling posts on many networks is your main need.
- You want the lowest price per channel.
- You publish to LinkedIn, X, Pinterest, Threads, Bluesky or Mastodon.
Choose Blabla if
- Comments, spam under ads and DMs take your time.
- You want comments hidden automatically, which Buffer does not list.
- You want comment-to-DM and AI replies from your FAQ.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Buffer alternative for comments and DMs?
Blabla. Buffer's community inbox covers comments with AI reply suggestions; it lists no automatic moderation, no DMs and no comment-to-DM. Blabla moderates, answers and sends DMs.
Does Buffer moderate comments?
Automatic moderation is not listed. Buffer gives you a comment inbox. Blabla hides spam, scams and insults with keyword and AI rules, under ads too on Pro.
Does Buffer reply with AI?
Yes, AI reply suggestions in your voice: 5 a week on the free plan, unlimited on paid plans. Blabla answers comments and DMs from your FAQ, as suggestions or automatically.
Is Buffer cheaper than Blabla?
For scheduling, yes: $5 per channel a month billed yearly. Blabla costs 29 € a month per workspace and covers comments and DMs. Many teams use both.
Can Blabla schedule posts like Buffer?
In beta: TikTok publishes today, Facebook and Instagram after Meta's review. Buffer publishes to 12 networks today.
Blabla brings comments, AI replies and moderation into one workspace
Unify all your comments and DMs into one smart inbox
Manage all your interactions from one place. Centralize every comment, message, and mention in a single, clean dashboard.
Reply to comments and DMs on autopilot with an AI trained to your brand voice
Deliver instant replies powered by AI. Save time while keeping your unique tone consistent across every channel.
Keep up with ad comments
Review questions under your ads, hide spam and route conversations that need a person to your team.
Hide spam and abuse; keep genuine feedback visible
Set moderation rules for spam, scams and abuse. Keep legitimate complaints visible so your team can resolve them.
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Manage all interactions easily with your entire team
Manage in one place. Assign, comment, and resolve faster with a streamlined workflow.

Understand what customers ask
Review conversation activity and recurring questions to identify what your customers need next.
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Manage all your clients’ interactions from one place. Boost your team’s productivity with shared inboxes, smart automation, and clear performance tracking.

For creators
Handle every comment and DM effortlessly. Build stronger connections with your community while our AI keeps your tone authentic and your replies fast.

For ecommerce
Manage customer questions on social media from one dashboard. Reply to recurring questions and pass cases that need attention to your team.
Sources
Written by Blabla, one of the two tools compared. Each competitor fact was read on its own public pages on 11 November 2026. 'Not listed' means the tool does not advertise the feature; it may still exist. Spotted an error? Write to us and we will fix it.
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