Gremln vs. Zoho Social

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Gremln
Score 2.0 out of 10
N/A
Gremln is a St. Louis startup offering basic publishing platform for Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. One area of focus is compliance. The platform includes a compliance package that includes approval workflow, keyword filtering, and message archiving. They are also currently working on a Listening / Sentiment Analysis module. Gremln offers a basic free edition and paid plans start at $6 / moth and go up to $99 / month.
$6
per month
Zoho Social
Score 9.2 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
GremlnZoho Social
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
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
GremlnZoho Social
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsAdd Ons Users at $10 / user / month Brands $10 / brand / month Discount available for annual pricing.
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Community Pulse
GremlnZoho Social
Features
GremlnZoho Social
Listening/monitoring
Comparison of Listening/monitoring features of Product A and Product B
Gremln
-
Ratings
Zoho Social
8.7
422 Ratings
14% above category average
Sentiment analysis00 Ratings8.5301 Ratings
Broad channel coverage00 Ratings8.9416 Ratings
Publishing
Comparison of Publishing features of Product A and Product B
Gremln
-
Ratings
Zoho Social
9.0
497 Ratings
11% above category average
Content planning and scheduling00 Ratings9.4495 Ratings
Audience targeting00 Ratings8.8351 Ratings
Content optimization00 Ratings8.7410 Ratings
Workflow management00 Ratings9.134 Ratings
Engagement
Comparison of Engagement features of Product A and Product B
Gremln
-
Ratings
Zoho Social
8.9
404 Ratings
9% above category average
Automated routing and prioritization00 Ratings8.5344 Ratings
Customer interaction histories00 Ratings8.8377 Ratings
Bulk actions00 Ratings9.529 Ratings
Marketing
Comparison of Marketing features of Product A and Product B
Gremln
-
Ratings
Zoho Social
8.6
354 Ratings
11% above category average
Lead generation00 Ratings8.3268 Ratings
Content marketing00 Ratings9.0344 Ratings
Channel coverage/integration
Comparison of Channel coverage/integration features of Product A and Product B
Gremln
-
Ratings
Zoho Social
9.4
487 Ratings
12% above category average
Twitter00 Ratings9.4436 Ratings
Facebook00 Ratings9.4476 Ratings
LinkedIn00 Ratings9.4429 Ratings
Google+00 Ratings9.1280 Ratings
Instagram00 Ratings9.5406 Ratings
Reporting/analytics
Comparison of Reporting/analytics features of Product A and Product B
Gremln
-
Ratings
Zoho Social
8.6
399 Ratings
11% above category average
Campaign success analytics00 Ratings8.8395 Ratings
Real-time tracking00 Ratings9.329 Ratings
Competitor analysis00 Ratings7.5243 Ratings
Account management
Comparison of Account management features of Product A and Product B
Gremln
-
Ratings
Zoho Social
9.1
436 Ratings
14% above category average
Role-based user permissions & privileges00 Ratings9.1340 Ratings
Mobile access00 Ratings9.2414 Ratings
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User Ratings
GremlnZoho Social
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(4 ratings)
9.4
(492 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
7.7
(4 ratings)
8.7
(14 ratings)
Usability
7.7
(2 ratings)
9.5
(320 ratings)
Availability
8.0
(2 ratings)
8.2
(2 ratings)
Performance
8.0
(2 ratings)
8.2
(3 ratings)
Support Rating
7.9
(2 ratings)
9.3
(220 ratings)
Online Training
8.0
(1 ratings)
8.2
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.2
(2 ratings)
8.4
(5 ratings)
Configurability
8.0
(1 ratings)
7.3
(2 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
3.6
(2 ratings)
Product Scalability
8.0
(1 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
GremlnZoho Social
Likelihood to Recommend
Gremln
I think that Grmln works best for small businesses that are not in position to hire a brand management company or specialist. They can still feel in touch with the purpose because they are still personally involved in the messaging. It best suited for businesses that have less than 7 social media platforms for their company.
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Zoho
Zoho Social excels at multi-channel social media management with intuitive scheduling and analytics. The platform integrates seamlessly with CRM, enabling personalized customer engagement. Best suited for small-to-medium businesses managing multiple social accounts. However, advanced AI-driven insights and competitor analysis features could be enhanced. The reporting dashboard is comprehensive but could use more customization options for enterprise teams.
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Pros
Gremln
  • This product is good at publishing. It is very easy to use. It allows me to publish in real time quickly, and I can publish on a schedule if I like. Participating in the conversation is important for staying engaged with existing and potential customers,
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Zoho
  • Content sharing to all our social media accounts at one place
  • Warning about platform specific issues, also giving choice not to include problematic platforms
  • Showing statistics of our shares as a table so that we can understand about the impact of our specific posts.
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Cons
Gremln
  • Some of the tools/applications don't work, as it's still a relatively new service.
  • Sometimes contacting support can be frustrating (IE support won't actually explain what is wrong, but just tell you it's not their problem).
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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
Gremln
The pro version is cheap. It is relatively easy to use. The recurring tweets are very helpful and not many other services offer that. It is worth paying the monthly price for this feature alone.
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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
Gremln
The usability on the listening side is poor. The process to set up streams is not very intuitive, involving too many steps. Also, the ability to create custom search streams is fairly well hidden. The reporting is pretty weak as well, with separate click through reports from other types of engagement, and a lot of engagement types within Facebook and Twitter are simply missing.
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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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Reliability and Availability
Gremln
The product worked when needed and never gave us any problems.
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Zoho
No answers on this topic
Performance
Gremln
I have had no issues with performance
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Zoho
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Gremln
The were attentive to my needs but I had and responded in a timely manner.
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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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Online Training
Gremln
The inline videos are very clear
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Zoho
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
Gremln
Be patient. Identify what you want to know how to do first and learn the basic functions then move onto the more complex features.
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Zoho
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Gremln
I have used both Hootesuite, Twitterscope and Grmln. Using the individualized brand platform (Twitterscope) still meant that had to separately post to my other networks. Hootesuite is comparable and the only thing that really makes it standout is the the social media management certification. The downside of that is that you have to pay continue to pay a monthly fee to maintain the certification. Grmln is simply easier to use
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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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Scalability
Gremln
The product delivers what it says it will and is useful for making your time more efficient.
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Zoho
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Gremln
  • Gremln has helped us reach way more customers than trying to post separately in each of our social media platforms.
  • We have better customer interaction and feedback after being able to post across many outlets.
  • Employees have more time to focus on answering questions, interacting with customers, etc now that they can set up and monitor posts with Gremln.
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Zoho
  • Through customer targeting, we end up having more clients intending to buy our products and we make some profits.
  • Also, Zoho Social has automated analytical capacity, which acts as a source for primary research, and we incur no other expenditure on the same.
  • Lastly, Zoho Social includes all social pages and other platforms that audiences visit, giving us a huge segmentation or support.
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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.