Meta Box vs WordPress to Buffer Pro

WordPress to Buffer Pro wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureMeta BoxWordPress to Buffer Pro
Our score8.6/10Not rated
Starts at$49/year$39/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs500K+–
Last Black Friday–30% off
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendoreLightUpWP Zinc
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Meta Box if…

  • Developers building custom content types
  • Agencies managing client sites with custom fields

Choose WordPress to Buffer Pro if…

  • Bloggers sharing posts to social media through Buffer
  • Agencies managing client social profiles (Agency plan)
  • Sites with many evergreen posts to re-share
  • You want the lower starting price

Features

Meta Box

  • Custom post types and taxonomies
  • Custom fields with a UI
  • Relationships
  • Frontend submission forms
  • Conditional logic
  • Custom tables
  • Migration from other field plugins

WordPress to Buffer Pro

  • Separate status messages per network
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Repost old posts
  • Conditional publishing
  • Image and video options
  • Multiple Buffer accounts
  • Bulk publish

Pros and cons

Meta Box

  • Free version available on WordPress.org
  • Migrates fields from ACF, Pods and Toolset
  • Lifetime bundle at 299 for 3 sites
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Frontend forms, conditional logic and custom tables need PRO extensions
  • Bundles renew yearly at the regular price
  • Lifetime bundle covers 3 sites; unlimited sites costs 699

WordPress to Buffer Pro

  • Supports Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Mastodon, Bluesky, TikTok and Google Business
  • Reposts old posts on a schedule without manual editing
  • Per-network status messages and conditional publishing rules
  • Lifetime license option at 199 with unlimited sites
  • 14-day, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee
  • Requires a Buffer account, and Buffer's own plan limits apply
  • First comment posting needs Buffer's Essentials plan or higher
  • Instagram personal profiles must be converted to business profiles for direct scheduling
  • Letting clients use the plugin requires the Agency license

Pricing plans

Meta Box

  • Basic BundleStarts here

    $49/year

    1 site

    • 12 PRO extensions
    • 1 year of updates and support
    • Annual renewal at regular price
  • Ultimate Bundle

    $99/year

    3 sites

    • All PRO extensions
    • All future PRO extensions
    • Meta Box All-In-One plugin
  • Basic Bundle

    $149/year

    Unlimited sites

    • 12 PRO extensions
    • 1 year of updates and support
    • Annual renewal at regular price

WordPress to Buffer Pro

  • SingleStarts here

    $39/year

    1 site

    • 1 year support and updates
    • Use on 1 site
  • Unlimited

    $89/year

    Unlimited sites

    • 1 year support and updates
    • Unlimited sites
    • WordPress Multisite supported
  • Lifetime

    $199 lifetime

    Unlimited sites

    • Lifetime support and updates
    • Unlimited sites
    • WordPress Multisite supported

Meta Box vs WordPress to Buffer Pro questions

Is Meta Box better than WordPress to Buffer Pro?

On our comparison WordPress to Buffer Pro comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Meta Box or WordPress to Buffer Pro?

Meta Box starts at $49/year and WordPress to Buffer Pro starts at $39/year.

Can I get Meta Box or WordPress to Buffer Pro cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. WordPress to Buffer Pro was 30% off last year.

Both products

Meta Box

8.6/10

Access to all the powerful plugins you need to build custom fields & custom data for your WordPress websites, and the top-rated, expert support.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $49/year
Category
Admin & dev tools

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