Stop guessing which social media tool fits your SaaS stack. This guide compares Buffer, Publer, Sprout Social, and Hootsuite based on automation, compliance, integrations, and real ops efficiency. Learn exactly when to start with a free plan, when to upgrade, and which tool actually saves your team time instead of adding more busywork. Includes a five-trigger audit, security comparison table, and migration steps. No fluff. Just a decision framework for founders, ops leads, and marketers who need to connect social data to revenue.