1. Crowdfire
Crowdfire · Mumbai · Social media management · 4.6/5
Social media manager built in Mumbai.
Free plan
Free plan available
Key features
- Post scheduling
- Content curation
- Social account management
Social media management · Alternatives
Best Zoho Social alternatives in India (2026)
Zoho Social is a social media management product from Zoho Corporation, Chennai, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 17 have a free plan, 3 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Zoho Social are Crowdfire (Free plan), Buffer (Free plan), Later (Free plan), Planable (Free plan) and Metricool (Free plan). Crowdfire is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹2,500/month.
Zoho Social alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Zoho Social'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Zoho Social (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | — |
| 1 | Crowdfire | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs Zoho Social |
| 2 |  Buffer | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Zoho Social |
| 3 |  Later | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Zoho Social |
| 4 |  Planable | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Metricool | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Vista Social | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Tailwind | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Pallyy | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  SocialPilot | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs Zoho Social |
| 10 |  Radaar | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Bitly | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Typefully | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Circleboom | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Linktree | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Sociality.io | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Rebrandly | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Social Champ | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 18 |  Statusbrew | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Meta Business Suite | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Hootsuite | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Zoho Social alternatives in detail
2. 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
4. Planable
Planable · Bucharest · Social media management · 4.5/5
Content collaboration and approvals.
Free plan
Free plan available
5. Metricool
Metricool · Madrid · Social media management · 4.5/5
Analytics and scheduling for social and ads.
Free plan
Free plan available
6. Vista Social
Vista Social · Miami · Social media management · 4.4/5
Modern social management platform.
Free plan
Free plan available
7. Tailwind
Tailwind · Oklahoma City · Social media management · 4.4/5
Pinterest and Instagram scheduling.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
9. SocialPilot
SocialPilot · Ahmedabad · Social media management · 4.6/5
Affordable social scheduling for agencies, built in Ahmedabad.
₹2,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zoho Social
- No free plan, unlike Zoho Social
10. Radaar
Radaar · Istanbul · Social media management · 4.3/5
Social management for small businesses.
Free plan
Free plan available
Zoho Social alternatives by what you need
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Indian alternatives to Zoho Social
How to choose a Zoho Social 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.
Zoho Social alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Zoho Social in 2026?+
The closest matches to Zoho Social on App Advisor are Crowdfire (Free plan), Buffer (Free plan), Later (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zoho Social, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Zoho Social?+
Yes. 17 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Crowdfire (Free plan), Buffer (Free plan), Later (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Zoho Social?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, SocialPilot starts lowest at ₹2,500/mo. Crowdfire also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Zoho Social?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Crowdfire (Free plan), SocialPilot (₹2,500/mo), Statusbrew (₹5,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Zoho Social vs Crowdfire: which is better?+
Crowdfire is the closest match to Zoho Social in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Zoho Social alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in social media management or a category Zoho Social also covers, and Zoho Corporation'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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