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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
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
PlatformsWeb
CategorySocial Media
Founded2015
Last reviewedJul 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 modelFreemium
  • Starting priceFrom $15/mo
  • Free planYes
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Pricing is provided as a guide. Check the official site for the latest plans.

Is Zoho Social expensive?

Zoho Social starts at $15, which is 25% below the Social Media median of $20 a month across the 76 priced tools we list in that category.

The cheapest paid option in Social Media starts at $2.99 and the most expensive at $99.

43% of Social Media tools in the directory offer a free tier, and this is one of them.

Compared against every priced listing in Social Media, recalculated as the catalogue changes. Method and the full market breakdown are in our AI tool pricing study.

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

ToolRatingFreeFromBest known for
Zoho Social (this tool)4.3Yes$15/moGenuine free tier, not only a time-limited trial
Nuelink4.0No$16/moConnects directly to ChatGPT and Claude via MCP to post on command
SocialBu3.4YesFreeAI writer credits for drafting and refining social content
FlowPost3.5YesFreePublishing across nine platforms including Google Business

Alternatives to Zoho Social

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Nuelink

4.0

Social media scheduling and automation platform that connects directly to ChatGPT and Claude via MCP, publishing to 12 platforms from one queue, from $16 a month.

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SocialBu

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Schedule, respond, and analyze across 12 social platforms from one dashboard – AI writer credits draft and refine posts before they ever hit the publishing queue.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Zoho Social?
Zoho Social is a social media tool. 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?
The closest matches in the directory are Nuelink, SocialBu, and FlowPost, compared side by side above.

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