1. Predis.ai
Predis · Pune · Social media management · 4.5/5
AI social media post generator built in Pune.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Publer
- Built in India (Pune)
Social media management · Alternatives
Best Publer alternatives in India (2026)
Publer is a social media management product from Publer, Tirana, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 18 have a free plan, 3 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Publer are Predis.ai (Free plan), Simplified (Free plan), Zoho Social (Free plan), Buffer (Free plan) and Later (Free plan). Predis.ai is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,500/month.
Why businesses look for a Publer alternative
Indian support and GST
Publer is built in Albania. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Publer alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Publer'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Publer (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 | Predis.ai | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Simplified | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Zoho Social | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | vs Publer |
| 4 |  Buffer | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Publer |
| 5 |  Later | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Publer |
| 6 |  Ocoya | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  Feedhive | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Crowdfire | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs Publer |
| 9 |  Planable | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Metricool | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Vista Social | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Tailwind | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Pallyy | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Radaar | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Bitly | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Typefully | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Circleboom | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Linktree | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Sociality.io | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Rebrandly | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Publer alternatives in detail
2. Simplified
Simplified · San Francisco · Social media management · 4.3/5
AI design, writing and social scheduling with Indian founders.
Free plan
Free plan available
3. Zoho Social
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Social media management · 4.8/5
Social media management integrated with Zoho CRM.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Publer
- Built in India (Chennai)
4. Buffer
Buffer · San Francisco · Social media management · 4.6/5
Simple social scheduling and analytics.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Publer
- No free plan, unlike Publer
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Publer
- No free plan, unlike Publer
8. Crowdfire
Crowdfire · Mumbai · Social media management · 4.6/5
Social media manager built in Mumbai.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Publer
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Key features
- Post scheduling
- Content curation
- Social account management
9. Planable
Planable · Bucharest · Social media management · 4.5/5
Content collaboration and approvals.
Free plan
Free plan available
10. Metricool
Metricool · Madrid · Social media management · 4.5/5
Analytics and scheduling for social and ads.
Free plan
Free plan available
Publer alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Publer alternatives
Indian alternatives to Publer
How to choose a Publer 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.
Publer alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Publer in 2026?+
The closest matches to Publer on App Advisor are Predis.ai (Free plan), Simplified (Free plan), Zoho Social (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Publer, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Publer?+
Yes. 18 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Predis.ai (Free plan), Simplified (Free plan), Zoho Social (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Publer?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Ocoya starts lowest at ₹1,500/mo. Predis.ai also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Publer?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Predis.ai (Free plan), Zoho Social (Free plan), Crowdfire (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Publer vs Predis.ai: which is better?+
Predis.ai is the closest match to Publer in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Pune). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Publer alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in social media management or a category Publer also covers, and Publer'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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