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Social9 vs Zoho Social

Pricing, networks, publishing, AI and team features side by side. A green highlight marks a row where one tool has a feature the other doesn't.

Last updated Reviewed by the Social9 teamPrices checked November 2026

Social9 vs Zoho Social: which is better?

Choose Social9 for small teams who want posts planned and written for them; choose Zoho Social for teams already working in Zoho CRM. Social9 has a free plan and paid plans from $12/month, while Zoho Social starts at $10/brand/month (billed yearly) and has a free plan. Zoho Social lists more networks (14 vs 11).

Social9

From $12

Zoho Social

From $10

Pricing

Starting priceAs each vendor lists it: some charge per user or per channel.
Social9: Free; paid from $12/month
Zoho Social: $10/brand/month (billed yearly)
Free plan
Social9: Yes: Free (1 brand, 3 accounts, 20 AI credits a month)
Zoho Social: Yes
Yearly discount
Social9: About 17% (pay $120/yr instead of $144)
Zoho Social: 33%
Add-ons
Social9: $4 per extra channel a month; 100 AI credits for $5
Zoho Social: Not listed

Networks

Networks you can publish to
Social9: 11 networks
Zoho Social: 14 networks (advantage Zoho Social)
LinkedIn
Social9: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
X
Social9: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
Instagram
Social9: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
Facebook
Social9: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
Threads
Social9: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
TikTok
Social9: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
YouTube
Social9: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
Pinterest
Social9: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
Google Business Profile
Social9: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
Bluesky
Social9: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
Mastodon
Social9: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes

Publishing

Content calendar
Social9: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
Posting queue
Social9: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
Bulk or CSV upload
Social9: Not listed
Zoho Social: Yes
Best time to post
Social9: Not listed
Zoho Social: Yes
Recurring posts
Social9: Not listed
Zoho Social: Yes

AI

AI writing
Social9: Yes
Zoho Social: Yes
AI images
Social9: Yes
Zoho Social: Not listed
AI that plans and publishes for you
Social9: Plans, writes and publishes in your brand voice
Zoho Social: Not listed

Team & agency

Approval workflow
Social9: From Team ($39/mo)
Zoho Social: Yes
Client approvals
Social9: From Team ($39/mo)
Zoho Social: Yes
White-label
Social9: From Agency ($99/mo) (advantage Social9)
Zoho Social: No
Roles and permissions
Social9: Not listed
Zoho Social: Yes
Unified inbox
Social9: Not listed
Zoho Social: Yes
Social listening
Social9: Not listed
Zoho Social: Yes

Prices in USD, checked November 2026 on each vendor's own site. "Not listed" means our data doesn't cover it, not that the tool lacks it. Plans change, so check the vendor's page before you buy.

Social9 vs Zoho Social: FAQ

Is Social9 cheaper than Zoho Social?

Social9 starts at $12/month for 3 accounts (after a free plan); Zoho Social starts at $10/brand/month (billed yearly). Zoho Social charges per brand, so the total depends on how many brands you need. Prices checked November 2026.

Do Social9 and Zoho Social have a free plan?

Yes, both do: Social9 and Zoho Social each have a free plan.

Which supports more social networks, Social9 or Zoho Social?

Zoho Social lists 14 networks, against 11 for Social9. Only Zoho Social lists Snapchat, WhatsApp Business and Telegram.

Do Social9 and Zoho Social have AI writing?

Yes, both list AI writing. Social9 also has an AI Autopilot that plans, writes and publishes posts in your brand voice once you approve them.

What is the difference between Social9 and Zoho Social?

Social9 is built for small teams who want posts planned and written for them, with an AI Autopilot that plans and writes posts in your brand voice and waits for your approval, publishing to all 11 networks, and a connector for Claude (MCP). Zoho Social is built for teams already working in Zoho CRM, with social listening, CRM integration and AI Assistant (Zia).

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Try Social9 free

Autopilot plans and writes your posts in your brand voice, waits for your approval, then publishes on all 11 networks. The free plan has 1 brand, 3 accounts and 20 AI credits a month.