Zoho Sites

by Zoho Corporation · Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Since 1996

Website builder from Zoho.

Website builders & CMSMade in IndiaFree plan

Starting price: From ₹60/month; Lite plan billed yearly; ₹120 billed monthly
Free trial / plan: 15-day free trial; No permanent free plan; trial needs no credit card
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.8; transparency & India fit

What is Zoho Sites?

Zoho Sites is the drag-and-drop website builder inside the Zoho suite. In India it makes the most sense for a small business, consultancy, clinic, institute or franchise network that already runs Zoho CRM, Zoho Mail or Zoho Books and wants a brochure site whose enquiry forms push leads straight into CRM. It isn't a store builder. Product catalogues are handled through Collections, and anyone who needs a cart, payments and inventory should look at Zoho Commerce or Shopify.

Pricing is low by Indian standards and published in rupees. Zoho's own price feed lists Lite at ₹60 a month on yearly billing (₹120 month to month), Basic at ₹480 (₹600), Plus at ₹900 (₹1,080) and Advanced at ₹2,400 (₹2,940). The catch is the limits. Lite allows a single page and 500 MB of bandwidth a month, and Basic stops at 5 pages and 500 form submissions a month. Most real company sites with service pages, a blog-style collection and a careers page will land on Plus (25 pages, 4 GB storage, 20 GB bandwidth).

Strengths: a 15-day trial with no card, AI credits on every plan for generating layouts and copy, a Member Portal for gated content or partner and franchisee areas, and native CRM lead capture. Weaknesses: there is no permanent free plan any more, Collections only appear from Plus upwards, and the template gallery and app ecosystem are thinner than Wix or WordPress. Zoho community threads also show some users struggling to attach Zoho-bought domains.

If you would rather not build the site yourself, Zoho sells Jumpstart implementation packages. The price feed shows ₹15,000 for Basic (a single-page site in about 4 weeks) and ₹30,000 for Advanced (up to 10 static pages in up to 10 weeks), plus taxes. Expert implementation needs the Plus plan. Accounts created from India can be hosted in Zoho's Indian data centres (Mumbai primary, Chennai secondary).

What works well

+Rupee pricing starts at ₹60 a month on the yearly Lite plan, among the cheapest branded builders
+Enquiry forms sync leads into Zoho CRM without Zapier or custom code
+Every paid plan includes monthly AI credits, from 1,000 on Lite to 6,000 on Advanced
+Member Portal lets you build login-only pages for members, vendors or franchisees
+The 15-day trial needs no credit card and allows 5 pages and 2 forms
+Paid Jumpstart packages from ₹15,000 cover design, content, configuration and a recorded training session
+Indian accounts can be hosted in Zoho's Mumbai and Chennai data centres

What to watch out for

−No permanent free plan, so even a one-page site costs money after the 15-day trial
−Lite is capped at 1 page, 100 MB storage and 500 MB bandwidth a month
−Collections for dynamic content such as products or listings are unavailable on Lite and Basic
−No built-in shopping cart or payment checkout, unlike Wix or Shopify stores
−Fewer templates, plugins and freelance designers than WordPress offers in India
−Extra pages, users, bandwidth and portal members are sold as add-ons that raise the bill

Best suited for: Small Indian businesses already paying for Zoho CRM or Zoho One · Service firms needing a 5-25 page brochure site with lead forms · Franchise or dealer networks that want a members-only partner portal · Owners who want Zoho's team to build the site for a fixed Jumpstart fee

Zoho Sites at a glance

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Zoho Sites features

Researched from Zoho Sites's official product pages · updated October 2026.

Builder and design

Drag-and-drop visual editor
Responsive previews across screen sizes
Reusable saved elements and components
Custom CSS and custom fonts
Premium elements such as card slider, marquee and Lottie animation

Generate pages and layouts from a prompt
AI copywriting and visuals
AI-assisted edits to existing pages
Monthly AI credit allowance per plan

Content and portals

Collections for dynamic content such as product catalogues
Content search and advanced fields
Member Portal with access controls
Vendor and franchisee partner portals

Publishing and SEO controls

Custom domain connection and domain purchase
Automatic sitemap and custom 404 page
Schema generator and verification files
Header, footer and page-specific code snippets
Draft pages and individual page publishing

Forms and integrations

Custom forms with CRM lead sync
Workflow automation inside the Zoho suite
Zoho Marketplace widgets built with the Sites SDK
Connections to external data sources
Zoho MCP access for Claude and Cursor

AI capabilities

Prompt-based page and layout generation
AI-written copy and visuals
AI-assisted edits
Zoho MCP connection for Claude and Cursor

Zoho Sites pricing (INR)

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Every edition as published by the vendor · free trial: 15-day free trial, no credit card required (5 pages, 2 forms, 3,000 one-time AI credits). Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full Zoho Sites pricing breakdown

Lite

₹60/month

Billed yearly; ₹120 month to month

1 page and 1 form
100 MB storage, 500 MB bandwidth a month
50 form submissions a month
1,000 AI credits a month
Custom domain with 301 redirect

Basic

₹480/month

Billed yearly; ₹600 month to month

5 pages and 2 forms
500 MB storage, 8 GB bandwidth a month
500 form submissions a month
2,000 AI credits a month
5 photo galleries

Plus

₹900/month

Billed yearly; ₹1,080 month to month

25 pages and 10 forms
4 GB storage, 20 GB bandwidth a month
1,500 form submissions a month
2 Collections
3,000 AI credits a month
Required for Jumpstart expert implementation

Advanced

₹2,400/month

Billed yearly; ₹2,940 month to month

100 pages and 50 forms
10 GB storage, 50 GB bandwidth a month
10,000 form submissions a month
6,000 AI credits a month
Full set of premium design elements

Other pricing options & add-ons

Jumpstart Basic
Single-page site built by Zoho, about 4 weeks, plus taxes
₹15,000
Jumpstart Advanced
Up to 10 static pages, up to 10 weeks, plus taxes
₹30,000
Jumpstart Enterprise
Dynamic pages, training and ongoing support
Custom quote
Pages add-on
100 extra pages, yearly billing (₹600 monthly)
₹500/month
Users add-on
1 extra user, yearly billing (₹600 monthly)
₹500/month
Collections add-on
20 more collections and 2,500 items, yearly billing
₹750/month

• INR figures come from Zoho's official pricing data file used by zoho.com/sites/pricing.html with currency set to INR.
• Zoho says yearly billing saves up to 50% compared with monthly.
• Jumpstart prices are shown as plus taxes; expect GST on top for Indian buyers.
• Add-on prices for portal members, bandwidth and AI credits are also listed in the same data file.

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Implementing Zoho Sites

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Ways to implement

Self-build with templates and AI
Jumpstart Basic
Jumpstart Advanced
Jumpstart Enterprise

A few days self-built; about 4 weeks for Jumpstart Basic and up to 10 weeks for Jumpstart Advanced

1Agree scope in a Statement of Work
2Share content and pay
3Design and build with weekly reviews
4Testing and handover
5Recorded one-on-one training after launch

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Integrations, security & India

Integrations

Zoho CRM (form lead capture)
Zoho Marketplace widgets
Zoho Domains
Zoho MCP for Claude and Cursor
External data sources
Other Zoho apps for workflow automation

Security & compliance

Hosted on Zoho's own cloud infrastructure
Data stored in the data centre tied to the signup country
Zoho Mumbai data centre lists ISO 27001, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II and PCI DSS

For Indian businesses

Zoho publishes INR prices for every Zoho Sites plan, starting at ₹60 a month billed yearly.
Accounts signed up from India are hosted in Zoho's Indian data centres, Mumbai (primary) and Chennai (secondary).
Jumpstart implementation is priced in rupees at ₹15,000 and ₹30,000 plus taxes.
Zoho is an Indian company headquartered in Chennai, so the product fits easily alongside Zoho Books and Zoho CRM used by many Indian SMEs.

Is Zoho Sites the best choice for you?

Best choice if you are…

Small Indian businesses already paying for Zoho CRM or Zoho One
Service firms needing a 5-25 page brochure site with lead forms
Franchise or dealer networks that want a members-only partner portal
Owners who want Zoho's team to build the site for a fixed Jumpstart fee

Look elsewhere if you are…

Online stores needing cart, payments and inventory, where Zoho Commerce or Shopify fit better
Content-heavy publishers needing hundreds of posts and plugins, where WordPress is a better match
Anyone hoping for a forever-free website on a custom domain

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Specifications

Category: Website builders & CMS
Vendor: Zoho Corporation
Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Founded: 1996
Pricing model: Freemium
Starting price: From ₹60/month · Lite plan billed yearly; ₹120 billed monthly
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India: Yes

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Zoho Sites — frequently asked questions

How much does Zoho Sites cost in India?+

Zoho Sites lists rupee prices for four plans. On yearly billing Lite is ₹60 a month, Basic ₹480, Plus ₹900 and Advanced ₹2,400. Paying month to month raises these to ₹120, ₹600, ₹1,080 and ₹2,940. Zoho says yearly billing saves up to 50%, and Indian buyers should budget for GST on top of the listed price.

Is Zoho Sites free?+

Zoho Sites no longer shows a permanent free plan on its pricing page. You get a 15-day free trial that needs no credit card and allows 5 pages, 2 forms, 500 MB storage and 3,000 one-time AI credits. After the trial you must pick a paid plan, and the cheapest is Lite at ₹60 a month billed yearly.

Which Zoho Sites plan should a small Indian business choose?+

For most Indian small businesses, Zoho Sites Plus at ₹900 a month (yearly) is the practical choice. It gives 25 pages, 10 forms, 4 GB storage, 20 GB monthly bandwidth and Collections for dynamic content. Basic at ₹480 caps you at 5 pages and 500 form submissions a month, which suits only a very small brochure site.

Can I sell products online with Zoho Sites?+

Zoho Sites is built for business websites rather than online stores. You can show a product catalogue through Collections on Plus and Advanced, and capture enquiries through forms, but the pricing page lists no cart or payment checkout. Indian sellers who need UPI or card payments, shipping and inventory should compare Zoho Commerce or Shopify instead.

Zoho Sites vs Wix: which is better for Indian businesses?+

Zoho Sites is cheaper at entry, with Lite from ₹60 a month, and its forms sync leads straight into Zoho CRM, which matters if you already use Zoho. Wix offers a larger template library, more apps and built-in ecommerce. Choose Zoho Sites for a lead-generation site inside the Zoho suite, and Wix for design range or selling online.

Does Zoho Sites integrate with Zoho CRM?+

Yes. Zoho Sites forms can push submissions into Zoho CRM as leads, and the builder sits inside the wider Zoho ecosystem for workflow automation. It also supports Zoho Marketplace widgets built with the Zoho Sites SDK and connections to external data sources. This tie-in is the main reason Indian Zoho customers choose Zoho Sites over standalone builders.

Can Zoho build my website for me?+

Yes, through Zoho Sites Jumpstart. Basic costs ₹15,000 plus taxes for a single-page site delivered in about 4 weeks with 2 review sessions. Advanced costs ₹30,000 plus taxes for up to 10 static pages within 10 weeks. Enterprise is quoted separately. Every project gets a Statement of Work and a recorded training session, and expert implementation needs the Plus plan.

Where is Zoho Sites data stored for Indian customers?+

Zoho stores data in the data centre linked to the country chosen at signup, which is preselected from your IP address. For India, Zoho lists a primary data centre in Mumbai and a secondary one in Chennai. The Mumbai site lists ISO 27001, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II and PCI DSS, which helps Zoho Sites users with data-location questions.

Does Zoho Sites have AI features?+

Yes. Zoho Sites can generate pages, layouts, copy and visuals from a prompt and help edit existing pages. Each plan includes AI credits: 1,000 a month on Lite, 2,000 on Basic, 3,000 on Plus and 6,000 on Advanced, with the trial getting 3,000 one-time credits. Extra credits are sold as one-time add-ons of 4,000 credits.

How long does it take to set up a Zoho Sites website?+

A simple Zoho Sites brochure site built from a template with AI help can go live within a few days, provided your text and images are ready. Connecting a custom domain is done from site settings. If Zoho builds it for you, Jumpstart Basic takes about 4 weeks and Jumpstart Advanced up to 10 weeks.

How do I sign up for Zoho Sites?+

New accounts are created at https://www.zoho.com/sites/signup.html on Zoho Sites's official site.

How much does Zoho Sites cost?+

Zoho Sites publishes its plans at https://www.zoho.com/sites/pricing.html. Check that page for current prices, as plans change.

Does Zoho Sites have a free trial?+

Yes. Zoho Sites's official site offers a free trial of 15 days.

What is Zoho Sites?+

Zoho Sites is website builders & cms by Zoho Corporation, an Indian company from Chennai. Website builder from Zoho.

How much does Zoho Sites cost?+

Zoho Corporation publishes: From ₹60/month · Lite plan billed yearly; ₹120 billed monthly. Confirm current plans and taxes on the official pricing page.

Does Zoho Sites offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Zoho Sites offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Zoho Sites made in India?+

Yes. Zoho Sites is built by Zoho Corporation, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Who is Zoho Sites best suited for?+

Zoho Sites suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for website builders & cms.

What are the best alternatives to Zoho Sites?+

Popular alternatives in website builders & cms include WordPress.org, Google Sites, Astra Theme. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Zoho Sites deployed?+

Zoho Sites is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.