Description
🖼️ Tool Name:
Zoho Social
🔖 Tool Category:
AI-powered social media management platform; it falls under Editorial Calendars & Scheduling, Cross-posting & Collaboration, and Feedback & Analytics.
✏️ What does this tool offer?
Zoho Social is an all-in-one platform that helps brands, agencies, and marketers plan, create, publish, and analyze social media content across multiple platforms.
• Allows scheduling posts for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and X (Twitter).
• Features AI-powered caption generation, hashtag suggestions, and optimal posting time recommendations.
• Includes a visual content calendar for organizing campaigns.
• Provides team collaboration tools, approval workflows, and client management (for agencies).
• Built-in analytics dashboard tracks engagement, growth, and ad performance across platforms.
• Integrates seamlessly with other Zoho apps (like Zoho CRM, Zoho Desk, and Zoho Marketing Plus).
⭐ What does the tool actually deliver based on user experience?
• Users praise its clean UI and deep analytics, especially for tracking performance across multiple clients or brands.
• The SmartQ AI feature automatically finds the best posting times based on audience activity.
• Agencies appreciate the white-label options and multi-user collaboration.
• Minor limitations: scheduling features for TikTok and YouTube Shorts can vary by region or account type.
🤖 Does it include automation?
Yes — Zoho Social integrates automation across content planning and publishing:
• AI SmartQ automatically schedules posts at optimal engagement times.
• Auto-publishing for recurring posts and campaign workflows.
• AI caption generator and hashtag recommendations.
• Integration with Zoho CRM enables automated post triggers based on sales or events.
💰 Pricing Model:
Subscription-based (monthly or annual).
🆓 Free Plan Details:
• 1 brand + 1 user + basic scheduling and analytics.
• Connects to 7 social channels (with limited monthly posts).
💳 Paid Plan Details:
• Standard Plan ($15/month): 1 brand, up to 2 team members, post scheduling + reports.
• Professional Plan ($40/month): advanced analytics, SmartQ AI scheduling, and bulk posting.
• Agency Plan ($320/month): 10+ brands, collaboration tools, and white-label dashboards.
• Discounts for annual billing and non-profits.
🧭 Access Method:
• Web platform: https://www.zoho.com/social/
• Mobile apps: available on iOS and Android.
• Integrates with Zoho CRM, Canva, Google Drive, and Dropbox.
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