1. Talkwalker
Talkwalker (Hootsuite) · Luxembourg · Social media management · 4.2/5
Social listening and analytics.
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Social media management · Alternatives
Best Brandwatch alternatives in India (2027)
Brandwatch is a social media management product from Brandwatch (Cision), Brighton, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 2 are built in India, and 8 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Brandwatch are Talkwalker (On request), Oktopost (On request), Hootsuite Amplify (On request), Sprinklr Social (On request) and Emplifi (On request). Zoho Social is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹2,400/month.
Why businesses look for a Brandwatch alternative
The price isn't published
Brandwatch (Cision) quotes Brandwatch per organisation. 6 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
There is no free plan
Brandwatch has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Brandwatch is built in United Kingdom. 2 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Brandwatch alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Brandwatch's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Brandwatch (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Talkwalker | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 2 |  Oktopost | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 3 |  Hootsuite Amplify | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 4 |  Sprinklr Social | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 5 |  Emplifi | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 6 |  Facelift | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 7 |  Radarr | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 8 |  Reputation | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 9 |  SocialHub | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 10 |  Swat.io | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 11 |  Meltwater | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 12 |  Quintly | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 13 |  SocialPilot | From $20/month · Essentials, 5 accounts, 1 user; $17/month billed yearly | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Zoho Social | Rs 600/month · Standard plan, billed yearly (Rs 900 month to month) | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 15 |  Hootsuite | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Sprout Social | ₹20,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Buffer | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  Sendible | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Agorapulse | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  SocialBee | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Brandwatch alternatives in detail
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3. Hootsuite Amplify
Hootsuite · Vancouver · Social media management · 4.1/5
Employee advocacy platform.
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4. Sprinklr Social
Sprinklr · New York · Social media management · 4/5
Social management module of Sprinklr.
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6. Facelift
Facelift brand building technologies GmbH · Hamburg · Social media management · 4/5
Social media suite for publishing, community management, analytics and employee advocacy.
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Quote-based
7. Radarr
Radarr Technologies Pte Ltd · Singapore · Social media management · 4/5
Social listening, response, publishing and analytics platform for customer experience teams.
On request
Quote-based
8. Reputation
Reputation.com, Inc. · San Jose · Social media management · 3.9/5
Reputation management platform that listens to reviews and social conversations and helps brands respond.
On request
Quote-based
9. SocialHub
maloon GmbH · Ingolstadt · Social media management · 3.9/5
Social media management software for community management, content planning and analytics.
On request
Quote-based
10. Swat.io
Swat.io GmbH · Vienna · Social media management · 3.9/5
Social media management tool for content planning, publishing, community management and analytics.
On request
Quote-based
Brandwatch alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Brandwatch
Free Brandwatch alternatives
How to choose a Brandwatch alternative
- Confirm each network's API support — Instagram Reels and LinkedIn documents are frequent gaps.
- Agencies should check per-workspace pricing and white-label reports.
- If community management matters, test the inbox with real volume before buying.
Brandwatch alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Brandwatch in 2027?+
The closest matches to Brandwatch on App Advisor are Talkwalker (On request), Oktopost (On request), Hootsuite Amplify (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Brandwatch, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Brandwatch?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Social (Rs 600/month · Standard plan, billed yearly (Rs 900 month to month)), Buffer (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Brandwatch?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Sendible starts lowest at ₹2,400/mo. Zoho Social also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Brandwatch?+
Yes. 2 alternatives are built in India, including SocialPilot (From $20/month · Essentials, 5 accounts, 1 user; $17/month billed yearly), Zoho Social (Rs 600/month · Standard plan, billed yearly (Rs 900 month to month)). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Brandwatch vs Talkwalker: which is better?+
Talkwalker is the closest match to Brandwatch in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Brandwatch alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in social media management or a category Brandwatch also covers, and Brandwatch (Cision)'s own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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