1. Sprinklr
Sprinklr · New York · Social media management · 4.2/5
Enterprise unified CXM with large Indian engineering presence.
On request
Quote-based
Social media management · Alternatives
Best Meltwater alternatives in India (2026)
Meltwater is a social media management product from Meltwater, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 3 have a free plan, 3 are built in India, and 12 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Meltwater are Sprinklr (On request), Brandwatch (On request), Talkwalker (On request), Oktopost (On request) and Hootsuite Amplify (On request). Zoho Social is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹2,000/month.
Why businesses look for a Meltwater alternative
The price isn't published
Meltwater quotes Meltwater per organisation. 9 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
There is no free plan
Meltwater has no free tier. 3 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Meltwater is built outside India. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Meltwater alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Meltwater'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Meltwater (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | — |
| 1 | Sprinklr | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 2 |  Brandwatch | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 3 |  Talkwalker | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 4 |  Oktopost | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 5 |  Hootsuite Amplify | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 6 |  Sprinklr Social | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 7 |  Emplifi | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 8 |  Khoros | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 9 |  SocialPilot | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Zoho Social | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 11 |  Hootsuite | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Sprout Social | ₹20,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Buffer | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Sendible | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Agorapulse | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  SocialBee | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Loomly | ₹2,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Later | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Statusbrew | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  ContentStudio | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Meltwater alternatives in detail
2. Brandwatch
Brandwatch (Cision) · Brighton · Social media management · 4.2/5
Social listening and consumer intelligence.
On request
Quote-based
3. Talkwalker
Talkwalker (Hootsuite) · Luxembourg · Social media management · 4.2/5
Social listening and analytics.
On request
Quote-based
On request
Quote-based
5. Hootsuite Amplify
Hootsuite · Vancouver · Social media management · 4.1/5
Employee advocacy platform.
On request
Quote-based
6. Sprinklr Social
Sprinklr · New York · Social media management · 4/5
Social management module of Sprinklr.
On request
Quote-based
On request
Quote-based
On request
Quote-based
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 Meltwater
- Publishes a price (₹2,500/mo); Meltwater is quote-only
- Built in India (Ahmedabad)
10. Zoho Social
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Social media management · 4.8/5
Social media management integrated with Zoho CRM.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Meltwater
- Has a free plan — Meltwater does not
- Built in India (Chennai)
Meltwater alternatives by what you need
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Indian alternatives to Meltwater
How to choose a Meltwater 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.
Meltwater alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Meltwater in 2026?+
The closest matches to Meltwater on App Advisor are Sprinklr (On request), Brandwatch (On request), Talkwalker (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Meltwater, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Meltwater?+
Yes. 3 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 Meltwater?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, ContentStudio starts lowest at ₹2,000/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 Meltwater?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including SocialPilot (₹2,500/mo), Zoho Social (Free plan), Statusbrew (₹5,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Meltwater vs Sprinklr: which is better?+
Sprinklr is the closest match to Meltwater in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Meltwater alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in social media management or a category Meltwater also covers, and Meltwater'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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