1. Zoho Social
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Social media management · 4.8/5
Social media management integrated with Zoho CRM.
Free plan
Free plan available
Social media management · Alternatives
Best Crowdfire alternatives in India (2026)
Crowdfire is a social media management product from Crowdfire, Mumbai, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 17 have a free plan, 3 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Crowdfire are Zoho Social (Free plan), Buffer (Free plan), Later (Free plan), Planable (Free plan) and Metricool (Free plan). Zoho Social is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹2,500/month.
Why businesses look for a Crowdfire alternative
Reported limitation
Discontinued: the social media management tool shut down in May 2025
Reported limitation
No active plans or support for new users
Crowdfire alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Crowdfire'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Crowdfire (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 | Zoho Social | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | vs Crowdfire |
| 2 |  Buffer | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Crowdfire |
| 3 |  Later | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Crowdfire |
| 4 |  Planable | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Metricool | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Vista Social | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Tailwind | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Pallyy | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  SocialPilot | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs Crowdfire |
| 10 |  Radaar | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Bitly | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Typefully | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Circleboom | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Linktree | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Sociality.io | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Rebrandly | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Social Champ | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 18 |  Statusbrew | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Meta Business Suite | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Hootsuite | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Crowdfire alternatives in detail
2. Buffer
Buffer · San Francisco · Social media management · 4.6/5
Simple social scheduling and analytics.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
4. Planable
Planable · Bucharest · Social media management · 4.5/5
Content collaboration and approvals.
Free plan
Free plan available
5. Metricool
Metricool · Madrid · Social media management · 4.5/5
Analytics and scheduling for social and ads.
Free plan
Free plan available
6. Vista Social
Vista Social · Miami · Social media management · 4.4/5
Modern social management platform.
Free plan
Free plan available
7. Tailwind
Tailwind · Oklahoma City · Social media management · 4.4/5
Pinterest and Instagram scheduling.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
9. SocialPilot
SocialPilot · Ahmedabad · Social media management · 4.6/5
Affordable social scheduling for agencies, built in Ahmedabad.
₹2,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Crowdfire
- No free plan, unlike Crowdfire
10. Radaar
Radaar · Istanbul · Social media management · 4.3/5
Social management for small businesses.
Free plan
Free plan available
Crowdfire alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Crowdfire alternatives
Indian alternatives to Crowdfire
How to choose a Crowdfire 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.
Crowdfire alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Crowdfire in 2026?+
The closest matches to Crowdfire on App Advisor are Zoho Social (Free plan), Buffer (Free plan), Later (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Crowdfire, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Crowdfire?+
Yes. 17 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Social (Free plan), Buffer (Free plan), Later (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Crowdfire?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, SocialPilot starts lowest at ₹2,500/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 Crowdfire?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Social (Free plan), SocialPilot (₹2,500/mo), Statusbrew (₹5,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Crowdfire vs Zoho Social: which is better?+
Zoho Social is the closest match to Crowdfire in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Crowdfire alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in social media management or a category Crowdfire also covers, and Crowdfire'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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