Later vs Buffer
Which tool is better for your growth in 2025? We compared pricing, features, and automation to find out.
Quick Verdict
Later excels at visual content planning with grid preview. Buffer offers simple, affordable scheduling. BlogToPin generates pins from your website automatically.
Pricing Breakdown
How much will it cost to grow your Pinterest?
Later
Starter (30 posts/profile). Growth at $45/mo.
Buffer
Per channel. Free plan available.
BlogToPin
Starter plan. 1,000+ pins/mo. Unlimited AI.
Feature-by-Feature
| Feature | Later | Buffer | BlogToPin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Features | |||
| Grid preview | |||
| Visual calendar | |||
| Delete Underperforming | |||
| Linkin.bio | |||
| Pinterest Features | |||
| Pinterest scheduling | |||
| Auto-sync website | |||
| Pin templates | 100+ templates | ||
| Bulk creation | Unlimited | ||
Key Differences
Visual Planning
Later offers grid preview and visual calendar. Buffer is more text-focused.
Pricing
Buffer at $6/month per channel is cheaper than Later at $25/month.
Simplicity
Buffer is known for its clean, minimal interface. Later has more features to learn.
Pinterest Automation
Neither creates pins from website content. BlogToPin generates pins automatically.
Who is each tool for?
Later
- Visual content brands
- Instagram grid preview needed
- Multi-platform visual planning
Buffer
- Budget-conscious users
- Simple scheduling needed
- Minimal learning curve
BlogToPin
- Have website content to pin
- Want automated pin creation
- Need to delete low-performing pins
- Focus on Pinterest scale
Detailed Comparison
Later is a visual content planner known for Instagram grid preview and multi-platform scheduling. Buffer is a simple, affordable scheduler focused on ease of use.
Visual vs Simple
Later built its brand on visual planning. Grid preview shows how your Instagram feed will look. Visual calendar makes content planning intuitive.
Buffer built its brand on simplicity. Clean interface, quick scheduling, affordable pricing. No visual complexity.
Price Comparison
Buffer at $6/month per channel is 4x cheaper than Later at $25/month. Buffer also offers a more generous free plan.
The price difference reflects feature depth. Later includes visual tools. Buffer keeps it minimal.
Final Verdict
Choose Later if visual content planning and grid preview matter.
Choose Buffer if you want simple scheduling at the lowest price.
Choose BlogToPin if Pinterest is your focus and you want automated content creation.
Stop Manually Creating Pins
BlogToPin is the only tool that reads your website and generates 100+ SEO-optimized pins in minutes. Titles, descriptions, and scheduling—all done for you.
Website Automation
Generate pins from your website. Neither Later nor Buffer creates content from your site.
Delete Underperforming
Automatically identify and delete pins that hurt your account score. Unique to BlogToPin.
Better Value
More Pinterest features than both at a competitive price.
No credit card required for free trial
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Later or Buffer better for Pinterest?
Neither specializes in Pinterest. Later has better visual planning. Buffer is cheaper. BlogToPin is best for Pinterest-focused automation.
Does Buffer have grid preview?
No, Buffer does not have Instagram grid preview. Later is known for this feature.
Which is more affordable?
Buffer at $6/month per channel is significantly cheaper than Later at $25/month.
Can either create pins automatically?
No, both require manual pin creation. BlogToPin generates pins from website content automatically.