How to Cancel Your
Buffer Subscription
Decided to stop scheduling your social media like a pro? Fair enough. Here is how to cancel Buffer in about 3 minutes -- your tweets will just have to go out manually now.
Quick Overview
Monthly Cost
$6/mo per channel
Difficulty
EasyTime
~3 minutes
Refund
Case by case
Cancel Buffer via the Website
Sign in to Buffer
Go to buffer.com and sign in with your account credentials. If you forgot your password, use the "Forgot Password" link -- we have all been there.
Navigate to Billing
Click on Settings (gear icon) in the left sidebar, then select Billing. You can also go directly to buffer.com/app/billing.
Click Cancel Plan
On the Billing page, find your current plan details and click Cancel Plan. Buffer will likely ask you why you are leaving and may offer a discount. Stay strong if you have made up your mind.
Confirm your cancellation
Follow the confirmation prompts to finalize the cancellation. You will receive a confirmation email from Buffer. Your account will downgrade to the free plan at the end of your billing cycle.
Pro tip: Buffer has a generous free tier that supports up to 3 social channels. If you only need basic scheduling, you might be able to just downgrade instead of fully canceling.
What Happens After You Cancel Buffer?
You drop to the free plan
Buffer does not delete your account -- you simply downgrade to the free tier with up to 3 channels and basic scheduling. Already-published posts stay on your social media.
Analytics data becomes limited
Paid analytics features like engagement reports and custom reports will no longer be available. Consider exporting your data before your plan expires.
Extra channels get disconnected
If you had more than 3 channels connected, the extra ones will be disconnected when your paid plan expires. Make sure to publish any queued posts for those channels first.
Alternatives to Buffer
Still need social media scheduling? Here are some other options worth considering:
Hootsuite
$99/mo for more robust social media management with team collaboration, analytics, and ad management features.
From $99/moLater
From $25/mo with a visual-first approach to scheduling, especially great for Instagram and TikTok content planning.
From $25/moMeta Business Suite
Free tool from Meta for scheduling and managing Facebook and Instagram posts. If those are your main channels, it is hard to beat free.
FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Does Buffer have a free plan?
Yes. Buffer offers a free plan that supports up to 3 social media channels with basic scheduling features. When you cancel your paid plan, your account automatically downgrades to free rather than being deleted.
Will I lose my scheduled posts if I cancel Buffer?
Posts that have already been published will remain on your social media accounts. However, pending scheduled posts for channels beyond the free tier limit may not be published after your plan expires. Download or manually post anything important first.
Can I get a refund from Buffer?
Buffer handles refunds on a case-by-case basis. Contact their support team to discuss your specific situation -- they are known for being pretty reasonable about it.
What happens to my analytics data?
Paid analytics features like detailed engagement reports and custom reports will no longer be accessible on the free plan. Export your data before canceling if you want to keep historical analytics.
Can I downgrade instead of fully canceling?
Absolutely. If you just need fewer features, you can downgrade to Buffer's free plan (up to 3 channels) without losing your account. This is often a better option than full cancellation.
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