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Best Lately alternatives in India (2026)
Lately is a social media management product from Lately, Inc., Stone Ridge, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 3 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Lately are Ocoya (₹1,500/mo), Feedhive (₹1,500/mo), PostFast (On request), Postiz (On request) and YouScan (On request). Publer is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,500/month.
Why businesses look for a Lately alternative
There is no free plan
Lately has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Lately is built in United States. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Lately alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Lately's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Lately (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | — |
| 1 | Ocoya | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 2 |  Feedhive | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 3 |  PostFast | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 4 |  Postiz | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 5 |  YouScan | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 6 |  SmarterQueue | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 7 |  Determ | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 8 |  SocialPilot | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Publer | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Hootsuite | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Sprout Social | ₹20,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Sendible | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Agorapulse | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  SocialBee | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Loomly | ₹2,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Statusbrew | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  ContentStudio | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Mention | ₹3,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Brand24 | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Predis.ai | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Lately alternatives in detail
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3. PostFast
Kohi Solutions Ltd · Veliko Tarnovo · Social media management · 4/5
Social media scheduler that publishes content across 11 platforms, with an MCP server for AI agents.
On request
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4. Postiz
Gitroom Limited · Hong Kong · Social media management · 4/5
Agentic social media scheduling tool that publishes across networks and connects to AI agents.
On request
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5. YouScan
YouScan · Nicosia · Social media management · 3.9/5
AI-powered social listening platform that analyzes consumer opinions in text and images.
On request
Free trial
6. SmarterQueue
SmarterQueue Ltd · London · Social media management · 3.9/5
Social media publishing and scheduling tool with content categories, recycling and an AI assistant.
On request
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7. Determ
Determ d.o.o. · Zagreb · Social media management · 3.9/5
AI media monitoring and social listening tool for PR and marketing teams.
On request
Free trial
8. SocialPilot
SocialPilot · Ahmedabad · Social media management · 4.6/5
Affordable social scheduling for agencies, built in Ahmedabad.
₹2,500/mo
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Compared with Lately
- Built in India (Ahmedabad)
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Lately
- Has a free plan — Lately does not
10. Hootsuite
Hootsuite · Vancouver · Social media management · 4.5/5
Social media scheduling, inbox and analytics for teams.
₹8,000/mo
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How to choose a Lately alternative
- Confirm each network's API support — Instagram Reels and LinkedIn documents are frequent gaps.
- Agencies should check per-workspace pricing and white-label reports.
- If community management matters, test the inbox with real volume before buying.
Lately alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Lately in 2026?+
The closest matches to Lately on App Advisor are Ocoya (₹1,500/mo), Feedhive (₹1,500/mo), PostFast (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Lately, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Lately?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Publer (Free plan), Predis.ai (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Lately?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Ocoya starts lowest at ₹1,500/mo. Publer also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Lately?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including SocialPilot (₹2,500/mo), Statusbrew (₹5,000/mo), Predis.ai (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Lately vs Ocoya: which is better?+
Ocoya is the closest match to Lately in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Lately alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in social media management or a category Lately also covers, and Lately, Inc.'s own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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