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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ThoughtBuzz

    Score7 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    ThoughtBuzz is a cloud based full stack social business platform that integrates social listening, social media marketing, social intelligence and social CRM. According to the vendor this solution is designed to help users drive a quick ROI with features such as one-click publish, an integrated dashboard, cross-platform insights, keyword analysis, fans and follower analysis, live preview and a keyword planner.

    $0

    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
    ThoughtBuzzZoho Social
    Editions & Modules
    Sample
    $0
    per month
    Starter
    $5
    per month
    Pro
    $115
    per month
    Enterprise (Custom)
    $360
    per month
    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
    ThoughtBuzzZoho Social
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsSince ThoughtBuzz provides a package of listening, social crm, analytics. Our pricing also reflects a combination of number of keywords, user logins, social profiles. Further, Enterprise plan starts at 360 USD and can be revised based on the requirements.Add Ons Users at $10 / user / month Brands $10 / brand / month Discount available for annual pricing.
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    Community Pulse
    ThoughtBuzzZoho Social
    Considered Both Products
    TO THE NEW
    No answer on this topic
    Zoho
    Chose Zoho Social
    We used a product called Hootsuite for many years and once we stumbled upon Zoho Social we were blown away by the ease of use, ability to post to several platforms at once and the ease of use. The only thing we find lacking is the ability to post more than one picture on a …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    99%
    Would buy again
    375 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
    348 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    370 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    99%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    330 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    99%
    Implementation went as expected
    357 Answers
    Features
    ThoughtBuzzZoho Social
    Listening/monitoring
    Comparison of Listening/monitoring features of ThoughtBuzz and Zoho Social
    Feature
    ThoughtBuzz
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Social
    8.8
    446 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Sentiment analysis00 Ratings8.4317 Ratings
    Broad channel coverage00 Ratings9.2441 Ratings
    Publishing
    Comparison of Publishing features of ThoughtBuzz and Zoho Social
    Feature
    ThoughtBuzz
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Social
    8.7
    522 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Content planning and scheduling00 Ratings9.4520 Ratings
    Audience targeting00 Ratings8.3370 Ratings
    Content optimization00 Ratings8.5433 Ratings
    Workflow management00 Ratings8.758 Ratings
    Engagement
    Comparison of Engagement features of ThoughtBuzz and Zoho Social
    Feature
    ThoughtBuzz
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Social
    8.4
    426 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Automated routing and prioritization00 Ratings8.0360 Ratings
    Customer interaction histories00 Ratings8.2399 Ratings
    Bulk actions00 Ratings8.949 Ratings
    Marketing
    Comparison of Marketing features of ThoughtBuzz and Zoho Social
    Feature
    ThoughtBuzz
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Social
    8.2
    373 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Lead generation00 Ratings8.0285 Ratings
    Content marketing00 Ratings8.4361 Ratings
    Channel coverage/integration
    Comparison of Channel coverage/integration features of ThoughtBuzz and Zoho Social
    Feature
    ThoughtBuzz
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Social
    9.2
    511 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Twitter00 Ratings9.1457 Ratings
    Facebook00 Ratings9.3498 Ratings
    LinkedIn00 Ratings9.3450 Ratings
    Google+00 Ratings9.0291 Ratings
    Instagram00 Ratings9.2429 Ratings
    Reporting/analytics
    Comparison of Reporting/analytics features of ThoughtBuzz and Zoho Social
    Feature
    ThoughtBuzz
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Social
    8.4
    419 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Campaign success analytics00 Ratings8.8415 Ratings
    Real-time tracking00 Ratings8.950 Ratings
    Competitor analysis00 Ratings7.4259 Ratings
    Account management
    Comparison of Account management features of ThoughtBuzz and Zoho Social
    Feature
    ThoughtBuzz
    -
    Ratings
    Zoho Social
    9.0
    459 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Role-based user permissions & privileges00 Ratings8.9364 Ratings
    Mobile access00 Ratings9.1436 Ratings
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    Score8 out of 10
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    CoSchedule
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    Social Suite by Reputation.com
    Score9.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ThoughtBuzzZoho Social
    Likelihood to Recommend
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.2
    (527 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.3
    (15 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.3
    (355 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
    ThoughtBuzzZoho Social
    Likelihood to Recommend
    TO THE NEW
    No answers on this topic
    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
    TO THE NEW
    No answers on this topic
    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
    TO THE NEW
    No answers on this topic
    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
    TO THE NEW
    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
    TO THE NEW
    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
    TO THE NEW
    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
    TO THE NEW
    No answers on this topic
    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
    TO THE NEW
    No answers on this topic
    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

    ThoughtBuzz Screenshots

    Screenshot of Integrated Dashboard

    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.