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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Meta Business Manager

    Score7.8 out of 10
    N/AMeta Business Manager (formerly Facebook Business Manager, or Pages Manager) is a mobile app that supports management of up to 50 Facebook pages from a smart phone or tablet, allowing social media managers to see activity, post updates, and respond immediately to customers.N/A

    Zoho Social

    Score8.8 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

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    Pricing
    Meta Business ManagerZoho 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
    Meta Business ManagerZoho Social
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Add Ons Users at $10 / user / month Brands $10 / brand / month Discount available for annual pricing.
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    Community Pulse
    Meta Business ManagerZoho Social
    Considered Both Products
    Meta Platforms Inc
    No answer on this topic
    Zoho
    Chose Zoho Social
    Zoho Social is reliable, affordable, and has everything I need for managing multiple channels and consistent posting.
    Incentivized
    Chose Zoho Social
    No integration and you have to do one thing at a time . Does not cater for so many platforms
    Incentivized
    Chose Zoho Social
    Facebook Business Manager is nice but only addresses posting across Facebook and Instagram.
    Incentivized
    Chose Zoho Social
    From Buffer, Constant Contact, Canva, and Meta Business Manager, Zoho's bulk scheduling is what drew me to it away from the others I have used before. It has a Canva integration, so I can use the free version of Canva and still upload all those images. It connects more …
    Incentivized
    Chose Zoho Social
    While Planable was easy in onboarding and performed well in scheduling, it is limited in scope. Its pricing is also not conducive to a growing agency as you need to pay for your client's profile in order to access their approval functionality. While the simplicity of the …
    Incentivized
    Chose Zoho Social
    One product that wasn't listed here is Plannthat.com That's actually where all of my other clients' brands are located. I like that plan gives you content creation ideas, keeps you on top of trends, and shows you a calendar (weekly and monthly) on what you've posted already, …
    Incentivized
    Chose Zoho Social
    Did not like the limited channels and there was no option to repeat posts.
    Incentivized
    Chose Zoho Social
    Zoho Social is simpler to navigate and much more user friendly in my opinion.
    Incentivized
    Chose Zoho Social
    I have been using Zoho Invoice for more than a year and I find it really useful. As an IT startup we have few foreign clients and we were looking for an invoicing app/software which has multi-currency feature. As most of the apps like Vyapar, Billbook, etc have the option for …
    Incentivized
    Chose Zoho Social
    HubSpot integrated the team more. But Zoho Social has much more platform integration.
    Incentivized
    Chose Zoho Social
    I've tried Hootsuite, Sprout Social, SmarterQueue and the Facebook Page manager to schedule posts in the past. SmarterQueue was by far the most helpful to me but was also more money than I wanted to spend on social media scheduling. Zoho social feels a bit more antiquated but …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    78%
    Would buy again
    21 Answers
    99%
    Would buy again
    320 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    83%
    Delivers good value for the price
    20 Answers
    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
    300 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    78%
    Happy with the feature set
    21 Answers
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    317 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    77%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    17 Answers
    99%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    287 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    74%
    Implementation went as expected
    17 Answers
    99%
    Implementation went as expected
    307 Answers
    Features
    Meta Business ManagerZoho Social
    Listening/monitoring
    Comparison of Listening/monitoring features of Meta Business Manager and Zoho Social
    Feature
    Meta Business Manager
    6.1
    35 Ratings
    23% below category average
    Zoho Social
    8.1
    372 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Boolean keyword searches5.920 Ratings00 Ratings
    Filtering out noise/spam5.326 Ratings00 Ratings
    Sentiment analysis7.322 Ratings7.9266 Ratings
    Broad channel coverage6.025 Ratings8.3366 Ratings
    Publishing
    Comparison of Publishing features of Meta Business Manager and Zoho Social
    Feature
    Meta Business Manager
    5.9
    49 Ratings
    31% below category average
    Zoho Social
    8.9
    446 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Content planning and scheduling7.149 Ratings9.2444 Ratings
    Audience targeting6.046 Ratings8.4313 Ratings
    Content optimization5.844 Ratings8.9366 Ratings
    Workflow management4.738 Ratings00 Ratings
    Engagement
    Comparison of Engagement features of Meta Business Manager and Zoho Social
    Feature
    Meta Business Manager
    5.9
    42 Ratings
    29% below category average
    Zoho Social
    8.6
    361 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Automated routing and prioritization5.334 Ratings8.3306 Ratings
    Customer interaction histories4.638 Ratings8.8340 Ratings
    Bulk actions7.825 Ratings00 Ratings
    Marketing
    Comparison of Marketing features of Meta Business Manager and Zoho Social
    Feature
    Meta Business Manager
    6.1
    47 Ratings
    24% below category average
    Zoho Social
    8.9
    313 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Lead generation4.838 Ratings8.6233 Ratings
    Content marketing5.642 Ratings9.1304 Ratings
    Paid media management6.239 Ratings00 Ratings
    Campaigns and promotions7.643 Ratings00 Ratings
    Channel coverage/integration
    Comparison of Channel coverage/integration features of Meta Business Manager and Zoho Social
    Feature
    Meta Business Manager
    6.3
    49 Ratings
    29% below category average
    Zoho Social
    9.2
    437 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Twitter4.010 Ratings9.2389 Ratings
    Facebook8.148 Ratings9.2428 Ratings
    LinkedIn5.98 Ratings9.2384 Ratings
    Google+7.33 Ratings9.3247 Ratings
    Instagram7.334 Ratings9.3359 Ratings
    Pinterest6.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    YouTube5.612 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting/analytics
    Comparison of Reporting/analytics features of Meta Business Manager and Zoho Social
    Feature
    Meta Business Manager
    5.6
    47 Ratings
    34% below category average
    Zoho Social
    8.4
    358 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Campaign success analytics7.246 Ratings8.6356 Ratings
    Real-time tracking5.843 Ratings00 Ratings
    Competitor analysis3.827 Ratings8.2219 Ratings
    Account management
    Comparison of Account management features of Meta Business Manager and Zoho Social
    Feature
    Meta Business Manager
    6.1
    49 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Zoho Social
    9.1
    391 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Role-based user permissions & privileges5.346 Ratings9.1298 Ratings
    Mobile access7.047 Ratings9.2373 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Meta Business ManagerZoho Social
    Small Businesses
    Sendible
    Score7.6 out of 10
    Sendible
    Score7.6 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Vista Social
    Score9.5 out of 10
    Vista Social
    Score9.5 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Salesforce Marketing Cloud Social Studio (discontinued)
    Score7.3 out of 10
    Salesforce Marketing Cloud Social Studio (discontinued)
    Score7.3 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Meta Business ManagerZoho Social
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (49 ratings)
    9.2
    (452 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (13 ratings)
    Usability
    7.6
    (15 ratings)
    9.2
    (279 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.1
    (14 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
    Meta Business ManagerZoho Social
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Meta Platforms Inc
    Meta Business Manger is well suited for large/medium and small organisations with single or multiple stake holders and products. It works very efficiently. Cases where app events are defined for android and iOS, it work wonders for campaign measurement and campaign level targeting. Meta Business Manager is very appropriate for running financial, educational, real estate, e-commerce related ads. Meta Business Manager is not appropriate if you have are into enterprise sales.
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    Zoho
    We have a few videos to share on our social media accounts: Linked in, facebook, instagram, twitter, youtube, another personal youtube account, and tiktok. First of the videos will be shared now, but the second one should be shared 3 hours later, and the third one 6 hours later. Also, with some text, on each share... You give this job to a personnel and thrust they will be fast enough to login those accounts and share the content almost at the same time, with no mistakes on the texts we use, and you thing you are done, right? It doesn't work that way in real life situations. However, you can share the same text and video to every platform momentarily by clicking a button by Zoho Social. you can also schedule posts to be shared later at a certain time and date. Now, you can concentrate to develop the character and details of your campaign. And, also, now, you have a personnel who can be useful at some other work
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    Pros
    Meta Platforms Inc
    • Helps drive more efficient CPCs and CPMs than other social channels
    • Targets users outside of working hours
    • Helps grow Retargeting pools to use on other channels
    • Meta Business Manager's AI does a great job in identifying our ICP based off intent signals
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    • Zoho Social helps us develop posts, and it facilitates the automated publishing, which is vital in sharing the content we want.
    • Besides, Zoho Social is fruitful in customer engagement plan, where the software manages different accounts, and there is free communications throughout.
    • Finally, there is social media evaluation, monitoring, and analytics, and all of them brings to us an inference that is accurate and digital.
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    Cons
    Meta Platforms Inc
    • You have to look in multiple places for a full range of analytics
    • The way it handles ad spend can be unpredictable, so if you're on a budget, you have to make sure you're really watching your ad spend
    • For as much as Meta Business Manager pushes stories, reels, etc., the editing tools for this kind of content are limited or nonexistent.
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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
    Meta Platforms Inc
    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
    Meta Platforms Inc
    The UI is easy and intuitive for any beginner, but it also has a lot of depth for more advanced users. There have been very few cases where I could not do something I wanted to do regarding media buying. However, there are big limitations regarding account management, admin settings, and user appeals.
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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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    Support Rating
    Meta Platforms Inc
    Facebook is notoriously difficult to access for help and FBM is no exception. Only the chat feature will get someone in touch with you and then there is very limited help. The most they do is send links from their 'help section' without really offering much help at all. Business owners and directors need a person on the phone that can understand the problem and help fix it, not 'helpful links that have already been tried.
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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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    Alternatives Considered
    Meta Platforms Inc
    Facebook is a well-known platform that has to be utilized. It allows us to reach so many new customers and potential patients for our clients. As well as allows us to interact with them consistently and keep them informed or advertise to a new niche of people. The best part about Facebook Business Manager is its usability and reach!
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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
    Meta Platforms Inc
    • Pro: It gives me a central place to manage my Page.
    • Pro: There are a lot of options to take advantage of, like Ads, available, which I hope to use more in the future.
    • Pro: The pixel has allowed me to connect Facebook data with my website, and has been a good referral source.
    • Con: There is so much I don't use because it is so complicated. I know I could get more use of it, but it's not going to happen anytime soon, and probably without help.
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    Zoho
    • I had a month-long delay in launching my website. Zoho Social allowed me to continue to build an audience and anticipation while the website technical issues were worked out.
    • The free trial meant I could give it a good try before spending any of my precious startup budget.
    Incentivized
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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.