Zoho Social
Zoho's social media management tool, with a free plan and paid plans from $10 a month (Standard, annual), plus agency plans from $230 a month.
- Free plan
- Monthly plans
- Cloud
- Zoho CRM
- Independent sources
- Verified 10 Nov 2026Sources are dated on this profile
- 1 sourceLinked, typed and dated
- Independent third-party sourcesHow this profile was compiled
- Not an endorsementStack18 has not tested this product
What is Zoho Social?
Zoho Social is a social media management tool from Zoho with scheduling, monitoring, analytics and Zoho CRM integration, sold in Free, Standard, Professional, Premium and Agency plans.
- Best forSmall businesses and Zoho users wanting affordable social management
- Team size fitSmall teams, Mid-size teams
- PricingFree; Standard $10, Professional $30, Premium $40 a month (annual); Agency from $230.
- Main limitationFree plan cannot schedule posts.
- AlternativesSocialPilot, Buffer, Sendible, Metricool · compare all
Zoho Social overview: who it is for and what it does.
Zoho Social combines scheduling, monitoring, analytics and lead capture to Zoho CRM, aimed at small businesses and agencies.
A competitor's guide (Zoho US prices checked October 2026) lists Standard at $10 a month annually ($15 monthly), Professional $30 ($40) and Premium $40 ($65), each for one brand, and Agency at $230 ($320) for 10 clients and Agency Plus at $330 ($460) for 20.
The free plan supports publishing now but not scheduling. A 15-day trial of paid features needs no card; extra brands and team members are paid add-ons on higher plans.
Main problem it solves
Gives small businesses affordable social publishing tied to Zoho CRM.
Typical customer segment
Small businesses and agencies.
Target users
- Small businesses
- Zoho CRM users
- Small agencies
Primary use cases
- Scheduling
- Monitoring
- Analytics
- Lead capture to CRM
What makes it distinct
- Very low entry price.
- Agency plans by client count.
- Zoho CRM integration.
Zoho Social features explained.
Business plans (annual / monthly)
- Standard
- $10 / $15; 1 brand.
- Professional
- $30 / $40.
- Premium
- $40 / $65; 3 team members.
Agency plans
- Agency
- $230 / $320; 10 clients.
- Agency Plus
- $330 / $460; 20 clients.
- Client pack
- $76 / $92 for 5 clients.
Free and add-ons
- Free
- 1 brand; publish now only.
- Extra team member
- $10 / $12.
- Trial
- 15 days, no card.
Zoho Social pricing and plans.
Figures reported by independent sources; vendor page not reviewed directly. Checked 10 Nov 2026 against SocialPilot.
Pricing model
Monthly or annual subscription by brands and team members.
Free plan
Yes (publish-now only)
Free trial
Yes (15 days)
Zoho Social plans and prices (USD)
Free
$0
Free
Publish now only.
Standard
$10 per month (annual) / $15 monthly
Monthly or annual
1 brand.
Professional
$30 / $40
Monthly or annual
1 brand; add-ons.
Premium
$40 / $65
Monthly or annual
3 team members.
Agency
$230 / $320
Monthly or annual
10 clients.
Source is a competing tool; US prices exclude taxes.
Prices change. Confirm current plans and terms on the vendor's site before you decide.
Visit official website (external) ↗See alternativesZoho Social integrations, API and platforms.
Important integrations
- Zoho CRM
- Zoho apps
- Major social networks
Supported platforms
- Web
- iOS
- Android
API
Not reviewed for this profile.
Data import and export
Not reviewed for this profile.
Integration coverage was not assessed in full. Check Zoho Social's integrations directory and documentation for your tools.
Zoho Social pros and cons.
Strengths, limitations and best fit. Each point cites a source; editorial summaries are not customer reviews.
Strengths
Limitations
Best for
- Small businesses and Zoho users wanting affordable social management
- Small agencies
- Teams capturing leads into Zoho CRM
May be less suited to
- Enterprises needing deep listening
- Large multi-user teams on the cheapest plan
Top Zoho Social alternatives and competitors.
SocialPilot
An affordable social media management tool for agencies and SMBs, from $25.50 a month (Essentials…
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A simple social media scheduler priced per channel, with a free plan for 3 channels and paid plans from…
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A social media management tool built for agencies, with plans from $35 a month and white-label options…
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A social media planning and analytics tool priced by brands, with a free plan and paid plans from $20 a…
Explore →Zoho Social compared with similar social media management software.
Summaries come from each profile. This is a side-by-side aid, not a ranking.
| Product | Pricing model | Starting price | Free plan | Users included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoho Social | Monthly plans | $10/mo (annual) | Yes (no scheduling) | 1 to 5 by plan | Small businesses and Zoho users |
| Agorapulse | Per user | $79/user/mo (annual) | No (ended 2026) | 1 per seat | Inbox-heavy teams |
| Buffer | Per channel | $5/channel/mo (annual) | Yes (3 channels) | 1 (Essentials); unlimited (Team) | Creators and small businesses |
| Hootsuite | Per user, annual | $99/user/mo | No | 1 per seat | Teams and enterprises |
| Later | By social sets | $18.75/mo (annual) | Yes (limited) | 1 to 4 by plan | Visual creators |
| Loomly | Monthly plans | $49/mo (annual) | Yes (hidden, limited) | 3 or unlimited | Collaborative calendars |
Zoho Social vs competitors: head-to-head comparisons.
Each comparison has a feature table, pricing side by side, strengths and limits, and best-fit scenarios.
Compare Zoho Social with all its alternatives in one table →
Zoho Social discussions and buying questions.
No published discussions mention this product yet.
Zoho Social questions and answers
What is Zoho Social used for?
Zoho Social is a social media management tool from Zoho with scheduling, monitoring, analytics and Zoho CRM integration, sold in Free, Standard, Professional, Premium and Agency plans. Typical uses include scheduling, monitoring, analytics, lead capture to CRM.
How much does Zoho Social cost?
Standard is $10, Professional $30 and Premium $40 a month billed annually; Agency starts at $230.
Is Zoho Social free?
There is a free plan, but it cannot schedule posts.
Does Zoho Social integrate with Zoho CRM?
Yes.
How does Zoho Social compare with its competitors?
Stack18 publishes head-to-head comparisons of Zoho Social vs SocialPilot, each with a feature table, pricing and best-fit scenarios.
What are the main alternatives to Zoho Social?
The main alternatives to Zoho Social covered on Stack18 are SocialPilot, Buffer, Sendible and Metricool. SocialPilot may suit budget-conscious agencies and SMBs managing several brands. Buffer may suit creators and small businesses wanting simple, low-cost scheduling. Sendible may suit agencies managing many client brands. See the Zoho Social alternatives guide for a side-by-side table.
What are the pros and cons of Zoho Social?
Strengths: Low entry price from $10 a month. Agency plans priced by client count. Limitations: Free plan cannot schedule posts. Standard and Free cannot buy add-ons.
Who is Zoho Social best for?
Zoho Social may suit small businesses and Zoho users wanting affordable social management; small agencies; teams capturing leads into Zoho CRM. It may be less suited to enterprises needing deep listening; large multi-user teams on the cheapest plan.
What integrations does Zoho Social support?
Documented integrations and ecosystem items include Zoho CRM, Zoho apps, Major social networks. API: Not reviewed for this profile.
When was the Zoho Social profile last verified?
Sources for this profile were last reviewed on 10 Nov 2026. 1 source is listed under Sources, and prices and plans can change, so confirm with the vendor.
Where this information comes from.
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Facts come from a SocialPilot guide dated 2 November 2026. Capabilities were not tested.
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