Service Info
- Category
- Business & Dev
- Provider
- Buffer
- Website
- publish.buffer.com
- Pricing
- Free / Essentials $6/mo
Kagemusha Setup
- Preset
- Built-in
- Icon
- Auto-configured
- Notifications
- Supported
- Extensions
- Available
Contents
What is Buffer?
Buffer is a streamlined social media management tool for scheduling posts, analyzing performance, and engaging with your audience across multiple platforms. Known for its simple, intuitive interface.
Why Use Buffer as a Desktop App on Mac with Kagemusha?
- One-click launch from Dock: No more opening a browser and searching for bookmarks
- Quick switch with Cmd+Tab: Access it like any native app. No more lost tabs
- Isolated profile: Independent from your browser session. Manage login states separately
- Extension support: Install Chrome extensions to extend functionality
Recommended Usage
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How to Set Up
Launch Kagemusha and select "Buffer" from the preset list. No URL or icon configuration needed. Click "Create" and your macOS app is generated in seconds.
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Alternatives to Buffer
Other social media scheduling services, compared with Buffer by company and price.
| Service | Company | Founded | Free plan | Cheapest paid plan | Official Mac app | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffer (this page) | Buffer, Inc. | 2010 | Yes | US$5 per channel/month, billed yearly (Essentials) | No | G2 Capterra Trustpilot |
| Hootsuite | Hootsuite Inc. | 2008 | No | US$99 per user/month, billed annually (Standard) | Not verified | G2 Capterra Trustpilot |
| Sprout Social | Sprout Social, Inc. | 2010 | No | from US$79 per seat/month (Essentials) | Not verified | G2 Capterra Trustpilot |
| Later | Later (Mavrck) | 2014 | No | Not verified | Not verified | Trustpilot |
| Loomly | Bending Spoons | 2015 | No | Not verified | Not verified | G2 Capterra Trustpilot |
| Vista Social | Vista Social LLC | 2022 | No | US$950/year (Professional) | Not verified | G2 Capterra Trustpilot |
| Sendible | Sendible Limited | 2009 | Not verified | US$29.75/month, billed yearly (Core) | Not verified | G2 Capterra Trustpilot |
| Iconosquare | Iconosquare | 2011 | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | G2 Capterra Trustpilot |
Checked against each company's official pages and other sources on October 8, 2026. See each company's site for current details.
Sources
- Buffer: Company, Founded, Headquarters, Size, Free plan, Cheapest paid plan, Official Mac app
- Hootsuite: Company, Founded, Headquarters, Free plan, Cheapest paid plan
- Sprout Social: Company, Founded, Headquarters, Size, Free plan, Cheapest paid plan
- Later: Company, Founded, Free plan
- Loomly: Company, Founded, Headquarters, Free plan
- Vista Social: Company, Founded, Free plan, Cheapest paid plan
- Sendible: Company, Founded, Headquarters, Cheapest paid plan
- Iconosquare: Company, Founded, Headquarters
The company behind Buffer
- Company
- Buffer, Inc.Source
- Founded
- 2010Source
- Headquarters
- Fully remote (legal address in San Francisco, USA)Source
- Size
- Annual recurring revenue (ARR): US$27.1 million (public figure, October 8, 2026)Source
Checked against each company's official pages and other sources on October 8, 2026. See each company's site for current details.
Reviews Elsewhere
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