Information about free trials
We offer a one-time free 14 day trial of our full toolkit so you can test out all of Buffer's features.
In this article:
Signing up for a free trial
Starting a trial if you don't have a Buffer account
If you don't have a Buffer account, you can head to our pricing page and click Start a 14-day free trial to create an account and activate your trial.
Staring a trial if you already have a Buffer account
If you already have a Buffer account and want to start a free trial, you can head to the Analyze tab at the top of the web dashboard.
đź“ť It isn't possible to start a trial of our new plans if you're currently subscribed to the Pro, Premium, or Business plan. Feel free to get in touch with us at hello@buffer.com if you'd like to learn more.
Completing a trial
If you'd like to move ahead with the subscription at the end of your trial, all you need to do is head to the Billing area within your account (Account > Billing) and enter your credit card details under Billing Method. You can also make changes to your plan, along with choosing either the monthly or yearly billing cycle.
If you already have your credit card detail stored in your account, and you'd like to move ahead with the paid plan at the end of your trial, you won't need to do anything at all. Your account will be automatically upgraded at the end of your trial and the first payment will be taken. If you do not wish to upgrade, you will need to head to the Billing area within your account and cancel your trial.
The transition from trial to subscription is seamless and all of your connected social channels, scheduled posts, analytics and reports will remain in place.
If you'd like to move to our Free plan, you can cancel your trial early or we will move you to the Free plan automatically once your trial is completed if you have not entered your credit card details. To end your trial early, you can head to your Billing area within your account (Account > Billing) and choose to cancel the trial.
FAQ
Can I start another free trial?
We’re glad you’re enjoying Buffer! Free trials are designed to give new users a chance to explore our paid features. At this time, each account is eligible for one free trial only. This helps us ensure fairness and consistency for everyone.
If you’ve already had a free trial and would like more time to try out a specific feature or plan, feel free to reach out to our team at hello@buffer.com. We’re always happy to help you find the best fit!