Publer vs. Zoho Social

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Publer
Score 9.4 out of 10
N/A
Publer is a social media management tool used by individuals and businesses in crafting, scheduling, and analyzing their online presence across various social platforms. Publer aims to simplify the complexity of social media management, as a companion for digital marketers, influencers, and businesses of all sizes. Key Features: Scheduling: Publer enables users to plan and schedule posts across multiple social media platforms, to ensure a consistent…
$5
per month per user
Zoho Social
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
Zoho Social is a comprehensive social media management platform designed for businesses of all sizes and agencies. It is used to schedule and publish posts, manage conversations—including direct messages, comments, and mentions—across multiple platforms, track keywords, competitors, and hashtags, and generate reports from one dashboard. Supported platforms: Meta (Facebook, Instagram, and Threads), Google Business Profile, YouTube, Pinterest, Mastodon, X (formerly Twitter),…
$15
per month
Pricing
PublerZoho Social
Editions & Modules
Professional
$5
per month per user
Business
$10
per month per user
Enterprise
Custom Pricing
Free
$0
per month per user
Standard
$15
per month per user
Professional
$40
per month per user
Premium
$65
per month 3 users
Agency
$320
per month 5 users
Agency Plus
$460
per month 5 users
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
PublerZoho Social
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsVAT not included in the price. 14 days money back guarantee. Discount available for annual pricing.Add Ons Users at $10 / user / month Brands $10 / brand / month Discount available for annual pricing.
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Community Pulse
PublerZoho Social
Features
PublerZoho Social
Publishing
Comparison of Publishing features of Product A and Product B
Publer
9.3
37 Ratings
15% above category average
Zoho Social
8.8
446 Ratings
9% above category average
Content planning and scheduling9.737 Ratings9.3444 Ratings
Content optimization9.634 Ratings8.8366 Ratings
Workflow management8.833 Ratings00 Ratings
Audience targeting00 Ratings8.4313 Ratings
Engagement
Comparison of Engagement features of Product A and Product B
Publer
9.0
30 Ratings
13% above category average
Zoho Social
8.5
361 Ratings
7% above category average
Automated routing and prioritization8.924 Ratings8.3306 Ratings
Bulk actions9.129 Ratings00 Ratings
Customer interaction histories00 Ratings8.8340 Ratings
Channel coverage/integration
Comparison of Channel coverage/integration features of Product A and Product B
Publer
9.7
34 Ratings
14% above category average
Zoho Social
9.3
437 Ratings
10% above category average
Twitter9.724 Ratings9.3389 Ratings
Facebook9.831 Ratings9.2428 Ratings
LinkedIn9.730 Ratings9.2384 Ratings
Google+9.417 Ratings9.3247 Ratings
Instagram9.830 Ratings9.3359 Ratings
Pinterest9.820 Ratings00 Ratings
YouTube9.622 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting/analytics
Comparison of Reporting/analytics features of Product A and Product B
Publer
9.4
26 Ratings
17% above category average
Zoho Social
8.3
358 Ratings
5% above category average
Campaign success analytics9.326 Ratings8.5356 Ratings
Competitor analysis9.518 Ratings8.1219 Ratings
Account management
Comparison of Account management features of Product A and Product B
Publer
9.6
27 Ratings
18% above category average
Zoho Social
9.1
391 Ratings
13% above category average
Role-based user permissions & privileges9.626 Ratings9.0298 Ratings
Mobile access9.725 Ratings9.2373 Ratings
Listening/monitoring
Comparison of Listening/monitoring features of Product A and Product B
Publer
-
Ratings
Zoho Social
8.2
372 Ratings
6% above category average
Sentiment analysis00 Ratings8.1266 Ratings
Broad channel coverage00 Ratings8.4366 Ratings
Marketing
Comparison of Marketing features of Product A and Product B
Publer
-
Ratings
Zoho Social
8.7
313 Ratings
12% above category average
Lead generation00 Ratings8.4233 Ratings
Content marketing00 Ratings9.1304 Ratings
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Small Businesses
CoSchedule Marketing Suite
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Score 10.0 out of 10
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Score 10.0 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
CoSchedule Marketing Suite
CoSchedule Marketing Suite
Score 10.0 out of 10
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Score 10.0 out of 10
Enterprises
Social Suite by Reputation.com
Social Suite by Reputation.com
Score 9.4 out of 10
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Score 9.4 out of 10
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User Ratings
PublerZoho Social
Likelihood to Recommend
9.4
(40 ratings)
9.2
(452 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(13 ratings)
Usability
9.4
(20 ratings)
9.2
(279 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(3 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.3
(220 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(5 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(2 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
3.6
(2 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(3 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(2 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
PublerZoho Social
Likelihood to Recommend
Publer
Publer is a great choice for in-house teams managing multiple sister brands because it combines all networks—Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Threads, Google Business Profiles, YouTube, and Pinterest—into a single drag-and-drop calendar, removing the hassle of separate dashboards and spreadsheets. The platform’s AI-generated captions, evergreen “recycle” rules, and simple approval process keep our content running smoothly and on brand, while built-in analytics offer enough insight to optimise timing and formats without needing enterprise-level features. We haven’t faced any major restrictions; when an API change caused a hiccup, Publer’s support team fixed it within a day. Agencies that require in-depth white-label reporting or detailed short-form video metrics might need additional tools, but for a small or medium-sized enterprise seeking seamless scheduling, quick optimisation, and responsive support, Publer hits the mark.
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Zoho
We have a few videos to share on our social media accounts: Linked in, facebook, instagram, twitter, youtube, another personal youtube account, and tiktok. First of the videos will be shared now, but the second one should be shared 3 hours later, and the third one 6 hours later. Also, with some text, on each share... You give this job to a personnel and thrust they will be fast enough to login those accounts and share the content almost at the same time, with no mistakes on the texts we use, and you thing you are done, right? It doesn't work that way in real life situations. However, you can share the same text and video to every platform momentarily by clicking a button by Zoho Social. you can also schedule posts to be shared later at a certain time and date. Now, you can concentrate to develop the character and details of your campaign. And, also, now, you have a personnel who can be useful at some other work
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Pros
Publer
  • Autoscheduling - I press one button, and content goes out to predetermined schedules across the various platforms
  • Spintax - putting content on autorepeat with auto-generated unique captions!
  • I work with a couple VAs, and I can have them create the content, and I'm automatically notified to approve their work before anything goes out.
  • Easy access to past content for quick reusing and repurposing
  • Feedback - I love that I can always suggest new features, and they're always working on improving!
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Zoho
  • Zoho Social helps us develop posts, and it facilitates the automated publishing, which is vital in sharing the content we want.
  • Besides, Zoho Social is fruitful in customer engagement plan, where the software manages different accounts, and there is free communications throughout.
  • Finally, there is social media evaluation, monitoring, and analytics, and all of them brings to us an inference that is accurate and digital.
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Cons
Publer
  • It would be good to see better integration of the Instagram platform, when it comes to using trending audio, getting template inspiration etc, but this may be limited by the available API.
  • Hashtag analysis and suggestion is pretty limited, and this is a feature in the higher paid accounts.
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Zoho
  • I wanted to use the ability to have Zoho queue the posts, but I wanted to choose the start time of the first post for a few days in the future and I did not find an easy way to set that.
  • I wish there were a box with a cheat sheet of the sizes that each social media platform allows for it's video and pictures in the dialogue box for posting so I can be sure to choose appropriate content.
  • I do think it's a bit expensive, especially for my needs, but I like the ease of use. I will continue to do what I can to get this service discounted until I can no longer afford it.
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Likelihood to Renew
Publer
I love the tool, is simple and useful
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Zoho
Zoho Social is the BEST! I have found the perfect solution to social media marketing! It is extremely affordable and I highly recommend it! Create a post once and post it to 5 or more social media platforms! LOVE IT!! :)
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Usability
Publer
The UI for Publer has a great look and feel and it is very easy to use. When I first started using Publer I was very happy that it all seemed intuitive and the adding of social channels and setting up profiles works very smoothly as well. Overall very easy to use.
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Zoho
The reason behind assigning this rating stems from the software's remarkable ability to seamlessly integrate intricate functionalities with an incredibly user-friendly interface. It strikes an exceptional balance between sophisticated features and ease of use, making it a standout solution in its category. The software's attention to user experience, coupled with its comprehensive project tracking capabilities, has undoubtedly left a positive impression. This rating reflects my appreciation for how effortlessly it empowers teams to manage projects, collaborate effectively, and achieve their goals with utmost efficiency
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Performance
Publer
The pages do load very quick but in the the iPad form
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Zoho
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Publer
Every time I have contacted Publer, I get answers right away
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Zoho
I have not needed support for Zoho Social. This comment requirement is confusing to me as I must find text to fill the requirement of a minimum of 50 words. There should be a non-applicable button that allows either user to skip a question or then require a shorter explanation like in my first sentence. Geez, now I have to give a rating while never using the feature.
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Alternatives Considered
Publer
Publer actually uses ChatGPT as a friend, it's not a similar product. You can use ChatGPT inside Publer to increase the quality of the posts and the texts that you can use in the posts, and also the comments in the post, and also other things in the posts. It's great.
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Zoho
Zoho Social is a great social media management tool that allows businesses, and individuals, to manage multiple social media accounts, schedule posts, track analytics, and engage with followers. It competes well with other social media management tools such as Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social, Agora Pulse, and Hubspot. Zoho Social stands out for its integration capabilities with other Zoho applications and affordability for small to medium-sized businesses. Each tool has its own strengths and weaknesses, and businesses should evaluate them based on their specific needs and goals. The biggest fallacy for Zoho is its restriction on scheduling tools on the free plan who have social and personal needs. I believe this can be circumvented by Zoho periodically making an advertisement to one's feed.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
Publer
I just used the web integration
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Zoho
No answers on this topic
Scalability
Publer
I think this is well designed product. I really enjoy that I am able to learn it quick, integrate all the socials very easily
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Zoho
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Publer
  • I can on-charge the price of the subscription within my package, so I can charge it out for what I want, allowing me to make some profit
  • Every one of my clients has loved using it, so they are more inclined to keep using our social media services
  • Publer helps my business to look professional
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Zoho
  • I had a month-long delay in launching my website. Zoho Social allowed me to continue to build an audience and anticipation while the website technical issues were worked out.
  • The free trial meant I could give it a good try before spending any of my precious startup budget.
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ScreenShots

Zoho Social Screenshots

Screenshot of the Zoho Social interface, which appears when logging into an account. It provides navigation to switch between brands, monitor follower growth, and analyze post performance across connected channels—offering a unified view of an organization's social media health, posts, and interactions.Screenshot of the interface to publish content across all connected channels at once, or by selecting specific ones individually. It also offers the option to schedule posts for later or use SmartQ to automatically pick the best time for optimal engagement.Screenshot of the interface to manage all social media conversations, including direct messages, comments, and mentions, across all channels in a single unified inbox.Screenshot of the Monitor feature, used to track keywords, relevant accounts, and content, with notifications.Screenshot of an example of Zoho Social's data-driven insights, used to crunch numbers and generate reports.Screenshot of the Social Media Calendar, used to plan and deliver experiences.