Buffer is a social sharing tool. When browsing content, clicking on the Buffer icon automatically stores the content and schedules posts to social media channels throughout the day.
$6
per month per channel
ClickDimensions
Score 7.0 out of 10
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ClickDimensions is an email marketing and marketing automation platform for Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Features include email marketing, web tracking, lead scoring, social discovery, campaign tracking, and form capture.
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Pricing
Buffer
ClickDimensions
Editions & Modules
Free
$0
Essentials
$6
per month per channel
Team
$12
per month per channel
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Buffer
ClickDimensions
Free Trial
Yes
No
Free/Freemium Version
Yes
No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No
No
Entry-level Setup Fee
No setup fee
No setup fee
Additional Details
A discount is offered for annual billing.
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Community Pulse
Buffer
ClickDimensions
Features
Buffer
ClickDimensions
Publishing
Comparison of Publishing features of Product A and Product B
Buffer
7.9
77 Ratings
2% below category average
ClickDimensions
-
Ratings
Content planning and scheduling
8.677 Ratings
00 Ratings
Content optimization
7.470 Ratings
00 Ratings
Workflow management
7.866 Ratings
00 Ratings
Reporting/analytics
Comparison of Reporting/analytics features of Product A and Product B
Buffer
7.1
70 Ratings
8% below category average
ClickDimensions
-
Ratings
Campaign success analytics
7.170 Ratings
00 Ratings
Account management
Comparison of Account management features of Product A and Product B
Buffer
8.3
72 Ratings
5% above category average
ClickDimensions
-
Ratings
Role-based user permissions & privileges
8.459 Ratings
00 Ratings
Mobile access
8.168 Ratings
00 Ratings
Email & Online Marketing
Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of Product A and Product B
Buffer
-
Ratings
ClickDimensions
3.9
10 Ratings
65% below category average
WYSIWYG email editor
00 Ratings
5.38 Ratings
Dynamic content
00 Ratings
4.010 Ratings
Ability to test dynamic content
00 Ratings
1.410 Ratings
Landing pages
00 Ratings
1.710 Ratings
A/B testing
00 Ratings
3.710 Ratings
Mobile optimization
00 Ratings
1.710 Ratings
Email deliverability reporting
00 Ratings
4.610 Ratings
List management
00 Ratings
6.09 Ratings
Triggered drip sequences
00 Ratings
6.39 Ratings
Lead Management
Comparison of Lead Management features of Product A and Product B
Buffer
-
Ratings
ClickDimensions
4.7
10 Ratings
50% below category average
Lead nurturing automation
00 Ratings
7.09 Ratings
Lead scoring and grading
00 Ratings
5.09 Ratings
Data quality management
00 Ratings
3.08 Ratings
Automated sales alerts and tasks
00 Ratings
4.07 Ratings
Campaign Management
Comparison of Campaign Management features of Product A and Product B
Buffer
-
Ratings
ClickDimensions
2.5
7 Ratings
99% below category average
Calendaring
00 Ratings
4.05 Ratings
Event/webinar marketing
00 Ratings
1.06 Ratings
Social Media Marketing
Comparison of Social Media Marketing features of Product A and Product B
Buffer
-
Ratings
ClickDimensions
5.5
3 Ratings
29% below category average
Social sharing and campaigns
00 Ratings
8.03 Ratings
Social profile integration
00 Ratings
3.13 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Buffer
-
Ratings
ClickDimensions
2.6
9 Ratings
95% below category average
Dashboards
00 Ratings
2.09 Ratings
Standard reports
00 Ratings
2.09 Ratings
Custom reports
00 Ratings
3.87 Ratings
Platform & Infrastructure
Comparison of Platform & Infrastructure features of Product A and Product B
It helps me save hours by devoting only half an hour in a month's worth of posting, in addition to that it is quite simple to use. Buffer for scheduling social posts well in advance, but I have begun using it instead of posting natively on the social apps themselves because it makes it super easy to post the same messages to more than one platform.
ClickDimensions is great for SMB companies looking for an easy to use, robust platform especially in situations where there are only a few people within the Marketing Department.
The nurture campaign builder was great. Easy to use and to follow along with.
The drop and drag editor was easy to use and you could start using it with no training.
I always like when a service offers a certification for their product. ClickDimensions training was easy to follow, gave good content/tips/tricks and really helped me learn the platform.
Expensive Analytics: The upgrade you need to access your analytics is quite expensive, and I have come across other tools that provide the same or even more for a lesser priced plan.
No Media Library: The one feature I have found on another social media planning tool that I wish Buffer had is a media library. This allows you to upload photos you aren't using right away to have them readily available when you do decide to use them. This is not a feature in Buffer.
I am giving buffer this rating because of a couple issues that it has compared to other platforms. It does not always post to instagram and you will need to go in an manually post. Also, one of the biggest qualms that we have with buffer is the price it costs to have robust analytics
I see no reason for us to deprecate use at this point. It is important for us as a business to maintain our partnership with them and keep on the pulse of leading technology. ClickDimensions is a marketplace leader for the world of marketing automation, and in coordination with CRM, it's all the more relevant.
We use Buffer for certain website content that should be shared on social networks, having this tool helps us to do it faster and easier since we can send the publications from the internet browser and the stack of scheduled messages. It is really fast and easy for all team members who share access to the account, so at the same time that we analyze the information that we can share, the message stack is prepared
I want to stay neutral. It's not that this product doesn't have appealing features or capabilities, it's that they aren't consistent and stable. So you lose data or your data is not accurate. Or some connection fails and the workflow doesn't trigger as it is supposed to, or the visits or clicks or other metrics contain bad data one month, then the next they're back to normal. This company needs to focus on getting their core product right and not on new features.
Buffer performs well on both desktop and mobile platforms. The one area as I have stated before is that it does not always want to automatically push to Instagram and the user will have to go do it manually. Buffer works very well pushing to other platforms. The instagram issue is the only reason buffer does not get a 10 on this section
You submit a ticket and they will always come back asking for more information. So the next time you try to be proactive and add that information to the original ticket, but then they come back and ask for something else. It gets to the point where you have to believe it is a stall tactic. You ask for more detail into their processes and you get the runaround. 9 times out of ten they will point the finger at Dynamics 365 as the culprit. It is like pulling teeth to get to Tier 2 support and then the questions start all over again, even if you send screenshots.
We were very satisfied with the implementation of Buffer. We had no issues switching from the platform that we were using over to buffer. Our staff did not even miss a beat when it came to posting content. It was an easy transition and I feel that is something that buffer has really done well. They have an "out of the box" usability platform
I also used Combin which is easy and free to use. However, Combin only posts when the computer is active and connected to the internet. So, posting while you are not actively using your computer at that moment is not possible, therefore Buffer is much more efficient as you can even post while being on vacation without working.
Clickdimensions is severely impeded by its integration into Dynamics CRM. Consequently it lacks the Intuitiveness of HubSpot, and the straightforward usability of MailChimp. It is a perfect system if you want to exist entirely within Dynamics, but it requires a high degree of expertise in Dynamics to get maximum value out of it. We're currently migrating to HubSpot, and while the initial integration is proving challenging, I already sense we will be able to deliver a lot more of our marketing goals much more easily, and see an ROI.
Buffer does what it say on tin as they say! you can always count on Buffer. Buffer can be scale to 25 social account with 2,000 scheduled post which is enough for most agencies or businesses