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Checked on 11 November 2026

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.

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Buffer
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.

Checked on 11 November 2026
FeatureBlablaBuffer
Built forComments and DMs after you publish: moderation, AI replies, comment-to-DMScheduling posts on many networks at a low price
Pricing unitPer workspace (one brand), whole team includedPer channel (one connected account)
Entry paid price29 € a month, or 19 € a month billed yearly (excl. VAT)$5 per channel per month billed yearly ($6 monthly), Essentials
Free plan / trialFree plan (100 actions a month); 7-day trial, no cardFree plan: 3 channels, 10 scheduled posts per channel; 14-day trial on paid plans
Automatic comment moderationUnlimited keyword rules and AI rules written in plain language; catches disguised spam (invisible characters, lookalike letters)Not listed
Comments under adsYes, 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-DMYes, Instagram and Facebook, from Standard, no price per contactNot listed
Scheduling / publishingBeta: TikTok publishes today; Facebook and Instagram after Meta's reviewYes, 12 networks incl. LinkedIn, X, Pinterest, Threads, YouTube
ApprovalsBeta, with the scheduling beta: multi-level approvals and client guest linksYes, Team plan
Team inbox / ticketsComments and DMs in one inbox, To do / Done, bulk actions, roles. Tickets with assignment and internal notes in betaComments only (community inbox); DMs not listed
Shopify / WooCommerce / PrestaShopBeta: orders and products shown next to the conversationNot listed
NetworksInstagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn (DMs: Instagram and Messenger)Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, Threads, Pinterest, Bluesky, YouTube, X, Google Business Profile, Substack, Mastodon

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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.

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Pricing compared

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PlanPrice
Free0 €, 100 actions a month
Standard29 € a month, or 228 € a year (19 € a month)
Pro99 € a month, or 828 € a year (69 € a month); ad comments, unlimited automations
EnterpriseOn request, for several brands or client workspaces

Buffer

PlanPrice
Free3 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.

Todo

Done

In progress

Archived

3h

0 Like

Reply

6h

1 Like

Answer

3 Likes

Answer

DM

Comments

David

Sarah

Julian

Manage all interactions easily with your entire team

Manage in one place. Assign, comment, and resolve faster with a streamlined workflow.

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Understand what customers ask

Review conversation activity and recurring questions to identify what your customers need next.

One tool, all under control

For agencies

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.

Checked on 11 November 2026

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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