AI Visibility Score
Buffer
41.5
/ 100
Ranked #19 of 440 scored brands · as of 2026-11-12
- Questions named in
- 11
- Total mentions
- 13
- Average position
- 1.5
- Sample
- 7 days
Engine by engine
Different models recommend different brands. Here's how each one sees Buffer.
| Engine | Score | Rank | Questions | Avg position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Flash Lite | 58.4 | #11 | 11 | 1.5 |
What AI actually said
Unedited excerpts from archived answers.
“Choosing between Buffer and Hootsuite usually comes down to two things: simplicity vs. power (and your budget). Both are giants in the social media management space, but they approach the job quite di...”
gemini
position 1 · “Buffer vs Hootsuite”
“When deciding between Buffer and Hootsuite, it really comes down to what you value more: simplicity and affordability (Buffer) or robust enterprise features and deep analytics (Hootsuite). Both are gi...”
gemini
position 1 · “Buffer vs Hootsuite”
“…et right now, broken down by who they are best for: 1. Buffer: Best for Simplicity and Solopreneurs If you want something clean, straightforward, and affordable without a steep learning curve, Buffe...”
gemini
position 1 · “best social media scheduling software”
“…ere are the top contenders on the market right now: 1. Buffer (Best Overall for Individuals & Beginners) Buffer is widely considered the gold standard for free social media management. Its interface...”
gemini
position 1 · “best free social media scheduling tool”
Named alongside
Brands that show up in the same questions as Buffer.
| # | Brand | Score | Shared questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Later | 26.8 | 11 |
| 71 | Hootsuite | 24.5 | 9 |
| 92 | Metricool | 18.9 | 8 |
| 151 | Sprout Social | 11.7 | 5 |
| 21 | Pro Tip | 39.7 | 3 |
| 31 | Zoom | 35.5 | 3 |
| 82 | Screaming Frog | 21.4 | 2 |
| 27 | Google Meet | 36.5 | 2 |
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How this score is calculated
Reach (how many questions named the brand) multiplied by prominence (how early it was named), scaled so the most visible brand sits at 100.