The Buffer alternative that also turns comments into leads
Schedule your posts to Instagram, Facebook and Threads, and let Postflow DM everyone who comments a keyword. Capture their email, answer with AI and track every lead.
Why people switch
Scheduling + auto-DM in one tool
Plan and publish your posts, then reply to every comment with a DM, without juggling a scheduler and a separate chatbot tool.
One subscription
Scheduling, comment-to-DM, AI replies and lead capture are all part of Postflow Pro at $19 / month.
Leads from every post
Ask for an email or phone number in the DM before the link is sent, so every comment on a scheduled post can become a lead.
Postflow vs Buffer
Buffer schedules posts. To auto-DM commenters you would add a tool like ManyChat. Postflow does both.
| Feature | Postflow | Buffer | Buffer + ManyChat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post scheduling | |||
| Calendar view | |||
| Instagram publishing | |||
| Facebook publishing | |||
| Threads publishing | |||
| Comment-to-DM automation | |||
| Email capture in DMs | |||
| AI DM replies | |||
| Starting price | $19 / month | See their pricing | See their pricing |
Plan a post, attach an auto-DM rule
When you schedule a post in the Postflow calendar, you can attach a comment-to-DM rule to it. The rule stays off until the post goes live, then switches on by itself, so the first people who comment get your link straight away.
1. Schedule the post
Pick the time and write a caption that asks people to comment a keyword such as GUIDE.
2. Attach the DM rule
Set the keyword and the message with your link. It switches on when the post is published.
Buffer alternative questions
Is Postflow a Buffer alternative?
Yes. Postflow schedules and publishes your posts like Buffer does, and also sends an automatic DM to everyone who comments a keyword, with email capture and AI replies built in.
Can I import my existing Buffer schedule?
Not yet. Add your upcoming posts in the Postflow calendar and recreate your queue there.
Which platforms are supported?
Instagram, Facebook Pages and Threads at launch. YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok and WhatsApp are coming next.
Does it use the official APIs?
Yes. We connect through the official Meta login and APIs. We never ask for your password and never scrape.
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