Ferryman vs Buffer
Two different approaches to managing multiple social platforms. Here's how they compare.
The key difference
Buffer is a scheduler. You write posts inside Buffer's app and schedule them to publish at specific times across your platforms.
Ferryman is a syncer. You post natively on your favorite platform (like X or Bluesky), and Ferryman automatically detects new posts and replicates them to your other accounts. No workflow change needed.
| Ferryman | Buffer | |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Automatic syncing | Scheduled publishing |
| Where you compose | Natively on your platform | Inside Buffer's app |
| Workflow change | None | Must use Buffer to post |
| Bluesky support | Full (origin + target) | Limited |
| Mastodon support | Full (any instance) | Yes |
| Thread splitting | Automatic | Manual |
| Starting price | Free (10 posts), then $10/mo | Free (3 channels), then $6/mo per channel |
| Best for | People who want to post naturally | Teams planning content calendars |
When to choose Ferryman
- You already post on X, Bluesky, or Threads and don't want to change your workflow
- You want automatic syncing without scheduling each post manually
- You need strong Bluesky or Mastodon support
- You want automatic thread splitting for platforms with shorter character limits
When to choose Buffer
- You want to schedule posts in advance with a content calendar
- You work on a team that needs approval workflows
- You want to customize each post per platform before publishing