<b>Metricool vs Buffer for Threads analytics (head-to-head)</b>

<b>Metricool vs Buffer for Threads analytics (head-to-head)</b>

Ran both on the same account, same posts, 21 days. The scheduling is a wash. The analytics are not.

Metricool ($22/mo Starter):
— Breaks out reply-rate and "profile taps from a post" separately, which Buffer lumps together
— Competitor tracking covers up to 100 Threads profiles
— Annoying limitation: historical data only backfills 30 days on signup, so start it early

Buffer ($6/channel):
— Cheaper, simpler, but tops out at impressions/likes/replies — no follower-attribution per post
— Exports are CSV-only, no scheduled email reports

The standout: Metricool's best-time heatmap is built from <i>your</i> account's reply windows, not a global average. That alone moved my posting slots.

Verdict: Buffer is <b>Worth it</b> for posting. For analysis, Metricool — <b>Worth it</b> if you report to anyone.