Timalio vs Buffer: price, approval and API, side by side
Timalio undercuts Buffer on price up to roughly 146 channels ($1.99 against Buffer’s published volume table), and includes approval and an MCP server for AI agents at that same price.
Side by side
| Criterion | Timalio | Buffer |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $1.99 per account | $6.00 per channel (Essentials) |
| Approval workflow | Included, unlimited reviewers | Team plan only, $12/channel |
| Users | Unlimited, always | Unlimited on Team; 1 on Essentials |
| Native scheduling | No: simulated, like Buffer | No: simulated |
| REST API | Included | From the free plan |
| MCP server for AI agents | Included | Not offered |
| Free plan | None | Up to 3 channels |
Where Timalio is ahead
Approval and an unlimited team are part of the $1.99 base price, not a separate plan. And the MCP server means an AI agent can schedule a post through the exact same review loop a human uses: nothing publishes itself. Details: the MCP guide.
Frequently asked questions
Up to how many accounts is Timalio cheaper than Buffer?
Against Buffer Essentials’ published volume table (published on buffer.com/pricing.md, checked 17/09/2026), Timalio stays cheaper well past 100 channels. The comparison narrows as Buffer’s per-channel price drops at higher tiers.
Sources
- Buffer Essentials and Team pricing and volume table : https://buffer.com/pricing.md (17/09/2026)