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Zoho Social

A genuine free tier, backed by a decade of operation and the wider Zoho suite

4.3 Social Media
4.3 Very good 4.3

Bottom line: Zoho Social is a strong social media tool, best known for genuine free tier, not only a time-limited trial. It has a free plan.

Genuine free tier, unlike several competitors offering only a trial Ecosystem integration matters less for teams not already using other Zoho products
Reviewed by Challenging Voice Editorial · Updated Jul 2026 How we rate
PricingFrom $15/mo
Free planYes
CompanyZoho
Best forSocial Media
Founded2015
Visits11
Last reviewedJul 2026
UpdatedJul 2026
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Overview

Zoho Social, launched in 2015, schedules and monitors content across a broad set of platforms, including X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, and Threads, from within the same Zoho ecosystem that includes Zoho CRM, Zoho Desk, and Canva, connecting social activity directly to sales and support workflows a team may already run through Zoho.

Its SmartQ feature predicts optimal posting times based on an account's own engagement history, and unlike several competitors covered in this directory that require a paid plan or time-limited trial, Zoho Social includes a genuine free tier alongside Standard, Professional, and Premium paid plans.

A free plan covers standard use, and paid plans start around $15 a month. For a business already using other Zoho products who wants social scheduling connected directly to CRM and support data, with a genuine free tier to start, Zoho Social's ecosystem integration and free-tier availability address that directly.

Key features

  • Genuine free tier, not only a time-limited trial
  • SmartQ predicts optimal posting times from an account's own data
  • Direct integration with Zoho CRM, Zoho Desk, and Canva
  • Social listening for brand mentions, hashtags, and reviews
  • Support across 13 platforms including Bluesky and Threads
  • Operating since 2015, over a decade of continuous development

Screenshots & demo

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Pricing

Zoho Social has a free plan, and paid plans start at $15/mo.

  • Pricing modelFree
  • Starting priceFrom $15/mo
  • Free planYes
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Pricing is provided as a guide. Check the official site for the latest plans.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Genuine free tier, unlike several competitors offering only a trial
  • Direct CRM and support integration for businesses already using Zoho
  • SmartQ timing predictions grounded in an account's own engagement data
  • Long, continuously updated operating history since 2015

Cons

  • Ecosystem integration matters less for teams not already using other Zoho products
  • More features require a paid plan beyond the free tier
  • Smaller standalone brand recognition than dedicated social-only competitors

How it compares

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Zoho Social (this tool)4.3Yes$15/moGenuine free tier, not only a time-limited trial
Planable4.6Yes$33/moFour distinct planning views: feed, calendar, grid, and list
TubeBuddy4.4Yes$6/moA/B testing for titles, thumbnails, descriptions, and tags against real performance data
Sociality.io4.2No$99/moModel Context Protocol layer for direct AI-agent access to social data

Our verdict

4.3 / 5 4.3

Zoho Social is a strong social media tool, best known for genuine free tier, not only a time-limited trial. It offers a free plan, with paid upgrades from $15/mo.

What makes it different: Zoho Social stands out for genuine free tier, not only a time-limited trial.

How we score it
Overall 4.3
Value for money 4.7
Feature depth 4.9
Popularity 4.0
Best for ProfessionalsTeamsCreatorsCurious learners

Frequently asked questions

What is Zoho Social?
Zoho Social is a social media tool listed in the Challenging Voice directory. A genuine free tier, backed by a decade of operation and the wider Zoho suite.
Is Zoho Social free?
Yes, Zoho Social offers a free plan. Paid plans unlock more features and higher usage limits, starting at $15/month.
How much does Zoho Social cost?
Zoho Social starts at $15 per month. See the pricing plans above for full details.
What are the best Zoho Social alternatives?
Popular alternatives to Zoho Social include AICarousels, Aidelly, and MagicPost. Browse them all in the Social Media category.
Is Zoho Social any good?
Zoho Social scores 4.3 out of 5 based on our editorial review.

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