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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Synup

    Score9.5 out of 10
    N/ASynup is a location intelligence tool that helps businesses with their local marketing, discovery, and engagement. Businesses and agencies alike can use Synup to get listed online, monitor online reputation, generate business reviews and track search engine analytics.

    $99

    per month

    Zoho Social

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AZoho 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
    SynupZoho 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
    SynupZoho Social
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsSynup offers scalable pricing plans for agencies looking to grow their clientbase and expand their service offerings. A discount is available for annual billing.Add Ons Users at $10 / user / month Brands $10 / brand / month Discount available for annual pricing.
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    Features
    SynupZoho Social
    Listening/monitoring
    Comparison of Listening/monitoring features of Synup and Zoho Social
    Feature
    Synup
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Social
    8.8
    442 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Sentiment analysis00 Ratings8.4315 Ratings
    Broad channel coverage00 Ratings9.1437 Ratings
    Publishing
    Comparison of Publishing features of Synup and Zoho Social
    Feature
    Synup
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Social
    8.7
    519 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Content planning and scheduling00 Ratings9.4517 Ratings
    Audience targeting00 Ratings8.4368 Ratings
    Content optimization00 Ratings8.5430 Ratings
    Workflow management00 Ratings8.755 Ratings
    Engagement
    Comparison of Engagement features of Synup and Zoho Social
    Feature
    Synup
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Social
    8.4
    423 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Automated routing and prioritization00 Ratings8.0357 Ratings
    Customer interaction histories00 Ratings8.3396 Ratings
    Bulk actions00 Ratings9.046 Ratings
    Marketing
    Comparison of Marketing features of Synup and Zoho Social
    Feature
    Synup
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Social
    8.3
    370 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Lead generation00 Ratings8.0283 Ratings
    Content marketing00 Ratings8.5358 Ratings
    Channel coverage/integration
    Comparison of Channel coverage/integration features of Synup and Zoho Social
    Feature
    Synup
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Social
    9.2
    508 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Twitter00 Ratings9.2454 Ratings
    Facebook00 Ratings9.3495 Ratings
    LinkedIn00 Ratings9.3447 Ratings
    Google+00 Ratings9.0290 Ratings
    Instagram00 Ratings9.2426 Ratings
    Reporting/analytics
    Comparison of Reporting/analytics features of Synup and Zoho Social
    Feature
    Synup
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Social
    8.4
    416 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Campaign success analytics00 Ratings8.8412 Ratings
    Real-time tracking00 Ratings9.047 Ratings
    Competitor analysis00 Ratings7.4256 Ratings
    Account management
    Comparison of Account management features of Synup and Zoho Social
    Feature
    Synup
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Social
    9.1
    456 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Role-based user permissions & privileges00 Ratings9.1361 Ratings
    Mobile access00 Ratings9.2433 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    SynupZoho Social
    Small Businesses
    Google Business Profile
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Sendible
    Score7.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Google Business Profile
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Emplifi
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    No answers on this topic
    Salesforce Marketing Cloud Social Studio (discontinued)
    Score8.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    SynupZoho Social
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    9.2
    (523 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.3
    (15 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.3
    (351 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.3
    (220 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.4
    (5 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    3.6
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 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
    SynupZoho Social
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Synup
    Synup is ideal for businesses with several locations, ensuring consistent and accurate information across all directories. This is crucial for franchises, restaurant chains, or retail stores. Small businesses and startups, often with limited resources, benefit from Synup's user-friendly interface and time-saving features. It simplifies the process of managing online listings without requiring extensive technical expertise. Businesses placing a high value on online reputation management find Synup valuable. The platform's review monitoring and centralized dashboard help businesses respond promptly to customer feedback, enhancing their overall online image.
    Incentivized
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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
    Synup
    • Synup is extremely good at keeping track of customer reviews from various platforms in one centralised dashboard.
    • One of Synup's strengths is its ability to sync business information simultaneously across multiple platforms.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    • Professional precision needed to align our content strategy with specific target groups.
    • The process of ensuring content is consumed by the right audience at the right time is key to our growth.
    • Platform is a vital tool for scaling our mission.
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    Cons
    Synup
    • Improving the mobile app experience could be beneficial.
    • Product is little too expensive.
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Synup
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Synup
    No answers on this topic
    Zoho
    It logs you in directly to the screen you need to use, and our use reason of this software is to share posts on our social media accounts at one place. It also warns you about platform specific issues as you prepare your post. Its integration interfaces are great, easy to use, and have clear and helpful instructions.
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    Support Rating
    Synup
    No answers on this topic
    Zoho
    I rate the customer support as outstanding. The assistance provided by the support team has been consistently prompt, knowledgeable, and attentive to our needs. Whenever we've encountered issues or had questions, they have swiftly addressed them, guiding us through solutions and ensuring a smooth experience. Their dedication to resolving concerns reflects their commitment to customer satisfaction, and I am thoroughly impressed with the level of support we have received.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Synup
    Synup was recommended by a colleague and had great results for their company. We did a trial period and noticed a big turnaround in customer engagement and a boost in the positivity of our business.
    Incentivized
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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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    Return on Investment
    Synup
    • My Business after using Synup experience an increase in local visibility.
    • We improved our rating from 3.5
    • to 4.1 and our posts get 65% more engagement.
    • Real-time analytics provided by Synup empower my business with valuable insights
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    • Zoho Social allows me to "see" my messaging planning weeks into the future. I can create themes for a week or month and easily see how it performs.
    • Having all my social accounts in one place saves me time.
    • It is too early for any ROI from Zoho but the amount of content I am putting out has increased by at least 400%.
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    ScreenShots

    Synup Screenshots

    Screenshot of Agency Operating SystemScreenshot of Local Listing Management SoftwareScreenshot of Online Reputation Management SoftwareScreenshot of Social Media Management SoftwareScreenshot of SMB Prospecting Tool for AgenciesScreenshot of Sales Pipeline & CRM

    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.